Movie tickets for two can often cost as much as a meal out. But there are options for the frugal movie buff.
Springfield has a few movie theaters, and each offers its own options for saving money on movie tickets.
- The AMC Springfield 11 has cushion seating and offers an IMAX screen. Films shown the IMAX theater usually cost more than their regular-screen counterparts. But AMC offers several different subscription options and ways to save money on movie tickets, including AMC Stubs. It is essentially a rewards program: the more money you spend, the more rewards you get, which can end up being helpful for ticket pricing. AMC also offers the AMC A-List, a $19.95-a-month subscription where the subscriber can see up the three movies per week.
2. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a newer addition to Springfield, was put in place of the Campbell 16 Theater a few years ago. Because it has a larger food option, its ticket prices can often be less expensive than other theaters’. The Alamo Drafthouse will serve food straight to your seat, making it a prime date-night location.
3. The Moxie Cinema — often called simply “The Moxie” — is Springfield’s independent, locally owned theater. The nonprofit theater focuses on indie and art films, rather than large-budget blockbusters. Often, tickets hover around $6, among the lowest price in town.
4. Fandango VIP is a free rewards program from Fandango, the online ticket purchasing site. It works simply: earn rewards when you buy tickets. You can also get free Fandango gear, free movies to stream at home, and access to early screenings.
5. Buy tickets at the door. In 2019, many movie buffs buy movie tickets in an instant online, but buying tickets that way can be more expensive because of the service charges to purchase them online. Though you can save money, you risk sell outs and should show up early to the theater.
