Movie nights add up fast, especially with kids in tow. The good news? Several theater chains (and one local indie favorite) offer weekly discount days on tickets, often with extra savings on snacks if you’re in their free loyalty programs. Here are the best recurring deals to know around Indianapolis, plus local theater addresses so you can pick the closest one.

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Quick list: weekly discount movie deals

• Emagine: $5 Ticket Tuesdays (Emagine Rewards members)
• Regal: Regal Value Days (discounted tickets + popcorn deal for Regal Crown Club members)
• Flix Brewhouse Carmel: $5.55 Wednesdays (2D shows)
• AMC: 50% off tickets Tuesdays and Wednesdays (AMC Stubs members)
• Living Room Theaters Indianapolis: “7 at 7” (select indie films at 7 PM for $7)

Emagine: $5 Ticket Tuesdays

Best for: Families who can commit to Tuesdays and don’t mind joining a free rewards program.

The deal is straightforward: $5 tickets on Tuesdays for Emagine Rewards members. Keep in mind that premium formats and 3D may have an upcharge, special events are excluded, and Emagine lists specific blackout dates.

Indianapolis-area Emagine location

• Emagine Noblesville
  13825 Norell Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060

See Emagine $5 Ticket Tuesdays details

Regal: Regal Value Days

Best for: Families who already go to Regal and want a consistent discount day.

Regal’s Value Days typically run on Tuesdays and offer discounted tickets (pricing varies by location). Regal Crown Club members may also see an extra-value Tuesday popcorn deal. Value Days may not be available on holidays, and some titles or special events may be excluded, so it’s worth double-checking showtimes and pricing for your preferred theater before you go.

Indianapolis-area Regal theaters

• Regal UA Galaxy – Indianapolis
  8105 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46256
• Regal Greenwood
  461 Greenwood Park South Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142
• Regal Village Park
  2222 E 146th St, Carmel, IN 46033
• Regal Noblesville
  10075 Town & Country Blvd, Noblesville, IN 46060
• Regal Shiloh Crossing
  10400 E US 36, Ste 800, Avon, IN 46123

See Regal Value Days details

Flix Brewhouse Carmel: $5.55 Wednesdays

Best for: A dinner-and-a-movie midweek treat, especially if you’re on the north side.

Flix Brewhouse offers $5.55 tickets for every 2D show on Wednesdays. The discount isn’t valid during holiday weeks, for films premiering on Wednesday, or for Flix Picks shows, so check the listing before you head out.

Indianapolis-area Flix Brewhouse location

• Flix Brewhouse Carmel
  2206 E 116th St, Carmel, IN 46032

See Flix $5.55 Wednesday details

AMC: 50% off tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Best for: Families who like flexibility (two discount days) and already use AMC Stubs.

AMC Stubs members get half-price tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The all-day discount is calculated as 50% off the adult evening base ticket price. There’s also a limit of 10 tickets per show date.

Be aware that the discount does not apply to convenience fees, premium format upcharges, special events, or taxes. Bonus: AMC also advertises 50% off small combos (in-theater purchase only) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Stubs members.

Indianapolis-area AMC theaters

• AMC Indianapolis 17
  4325 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217
• AMC Castleton Square 14
  6020 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
• AMC Traders Point 12
  5920 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
• AMC Washington Square 12
  10280 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229
• AMC Perry Crossing 18
  380 Cinema Blvd, Plainfield, IN 46168

See AMC discount days details

Living Room Theaters Indianapolis: “7 at 7”

Best for: Parents who want a date-night vibe or older teens who love independent films.

Living Room Theaters offers early screenings of select independent films every week at 7 PM for $7. It’s not available for every title, so check the week’s “7 at 7” film before you go.

Indianapolis location

• Living Room Theaters (Bottleworks District)
  745 E 9th St, Ste 810, Indianapolis, IN 46202

See Living Room Theaters “7 at 7” details

Tips to actually get the discount (and avoid surprises)

• Join the free loyalty program first. Many discount days require membership (Emagine Rewards, AMC Stubs, Regal Crown Club).
• Expect upcharges for premium formats like IMAX, Dolby, and 3D, even on discount days.
• Watch for exclusions like holiday weeks, special events, or select titles.
• Buy directly from the theater when possible. Third-party ticket sites may not apply discounts and can add fees.

Pro parent move: build a cheap movie day routine

• Pair a discount day with an earlier showtime to keep costs down.
• Skip premium formats if you’re aiming for the lowest total.
• Consider sharing one popcorn among younger kids (and check theater policies on outside drinks).
• If you want more of an “experience,” Flix and Living Room feel like a treat while still saving on tickets.