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AMC and Cinemark, the major chains around me, have those kinds of programs already. I think most chains are starting to implement this.

They're not entirely subscription services, but memberships to offer cheaper tickets to frequent moviegoers etc.

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Cinemark gives you about a $1 discount for one ticket only when you subscribe to a monthly membership, which includes only that said ticket per month. It doesn't make any sense.

The Cinemark membership is $8.99, the general admission (2D, non-matinee—what you get the ticket for with the membership) for my local Cinemark theaters is around $12.50.

That's more than a $1 discount. It also includes add-on tickets at the same price (structured so it's basically unlimited viewing for one person plus optional guest at the $8.99/ticket price), concession discounts, and waiving of online ticketing fees.

It's not really anything like MoviePass, but it definitely makes sense.

That's only for a 2D ticket. The AMC subscription for 20$ a month is so much better if you even go "only" twice a month.

I see. In my area, general admission (2D, non-matinee) is $9.25 (I thought it was $9.99, but I just checked), so that's why I find it nonsensical. In SF it clearly is a good deal, especially if you frequently go with your family.

The Cinemark one for us is about $4 cheaper than a regular ticket (SF bay area) and also gives 20% off concessions and you don't have to pay the extra fee charged for standard online purchases.

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