National Popcorn Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, and it’s a popular event at movie theaters, for obvious reasons. Read on to learn about a few deals. Please note that two of these deals start before National Popcorn Day.
We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Triangle, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.
Regal
On January 19, 2026, dress up in your favorite costume and head to a Regal near you to score a FREE large popcorn. Come prepared to tell the person working the concession stand who you’re dressed as.
AMC Theatre
For National Popcorn Day, AMC Theatre is focusing on its AMC Popcorn Pass. The pass costs $29.99 plus tax and offers 50% off a large popcorn every day through the end of 2026. If you buy an AMC Popcorn Pass you can get a free large popcorn on National Popcorn Day Weekend, January 16 to 19, 2026. One per pass.
Cinemark
Cinemark once again has a big National Popcorn Day deal. On January 18 and 19, 2026, Cinemark will load “your bucket” with popcorn for just $5 at participating locations. (Select locations will also offer kettle corn.)
Your container can be up to 400-oz. That’s equivalent to two (2) XL popcorns.
All containers must be clean and sanitized before use. Cinemark will also provide a complimentary food-grade liner for all popcorn fills.
Limit one fill-up per person.
The Lumina Theatre
Check back soon to see if The Lumina Theater, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is offering a Popcorn Day deal.
Triangle Cinemas
Check back soon to see if Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a National Popcorn Day deal. Last year they announced on Facebook that they were offering free refills.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Check back soon to see Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is offering a National Popcorn Day deal. 2116-D New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
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