Going to the movies can be exciting and expensive, especially if your kid wants to suddenly leave in the middle of the movie and have to go back to watch the rest. $18 tickets, $12 popcorn, $5 bag of Skittles. 3D? Don’t even think about it! Thankfully five-dollar Tuesday makes seeing your favorite characters on the big screen easier on the wallet.
You can find five-dollar-ish tickets at these participating theaters – some you can just show up, some you have to sign up – I’ll take either.
- Grand Lake Theater, Oakland >> $6 Discount Tuesday ($6 for 3D!) with no signup required. $7.50 matinee pricing for all shows before 6pm start time, all days.
- AMC Bay Street 16, Emeryville >>Â Sign up online with an email to become AMC Stubs member for 50% off tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Members also can get 50% off a Small Combo (small-sized fountain drink and popcorn)
- Alameda Theatre >> $5 Discount Tuesday. Just show up!
- Century Hilltop Richmond 16 >>Â Join Cinemark Movie Rewards to get discounted tickets on Tuesdays.
- Rialto Cinemas >> Join the Movie Lovers Club to get $9.50 tickets on Mondays.
Is it just me or the smell of popcorn is especially irresistible at the theaters?
Prices are current as of July 2026. Please call to confirm beforehand – we don’t want any disappointed friends.
