ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lights, camera, cheap!
In celebration of National Cinema Day, theaters across the Lehigh Valley are offering a blockbuster discount — tickets for only $4 on Sunday, Aug. 27.
- Movie theaters in Allentown, Easton and Center Valley will offer $4 movie tickets on National Cinema Day
- The special savings will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27
- Theaters and drive-ins will feature new and classic movies such as "Barbie," "Jurassic Park" and "Dazed and Confused"
Close to 20 films will be shown throughout the region, including summer hits "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," and "Little Mermaid."
Newer flicks such as "Blue Beetle," "Gran Turismo," "The Hill" and "Retribution" will also be shown.
The $4 ticket price applies to all movies and formats including IMAX.
A sneak peek of anticipated autumn releases is also expected to play before each screening.
For the whole family
Recent family faves "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem," and classic re-releases such as "Jurassic Park (3D)" and "American Graffiti" are also part of lineup.
Held at more than 3,000 theaters and 30,000 screens across the U.S., National Cinema Day was created in 2022 and organized by The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Theater Owners.
'Dazed' in deals
It's Shankweiler's Drive-In first year participating in the event since co-owners Lauren McChesney and her partner, Matthew McClanahan, purchased the iconic venue in November.
The theater will screen cult classics "Dazed and Confused" and "Wet Hot American Summer."
As part of the fun, there will be photo ops and selfie stations along with chances to win movie-themed gifts from the Cinema Foundation.
“Whether indoors or outdoors, seeing a movie on a big screen is a memorable experience,” McClanahan said. "National Cinema Day is an opportunity to really celebrate that.”
Where to get tickets
Tickets can be purchased in advanced by visiting the participating theaters. For showtimes, click here.
Check out what's screening for a discount:
"Blue Beetle", "The Hill," "Gran Turismo," (select showtimes to offer subtitles in Español), "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," "Strays," "The Little Mermaid" (Asylum's animated version), "The Little Mermaid," "Jurassic Park," "American Graffiti," "Retribution," "Golda" and "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem."
Info: 2805 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, 610- 709-8635
"Blue Beetle," "The Hill," "Gran Turismo," "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem," "Meg 2," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," "Strays," "The Little Mermaid"(Asylum's version), "The Last Voyage of the Demeter, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "The Little Mermaid," "Retribution" and "Sound of Freedom."
Info: 1700 Catasauqua Rd, Allentown, 610-264-9694
"Blue Beetle," "Gran Turismo," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie" and "Strays."
Info: 4608 Broadway, Allentown, 484- 866-9455
Movie Tavern Trexlertown Cinema
"Blue Beetle," "The Hill," "Gran Turismo," "Barbie," "Strays," "The Secret Life of Pets," "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire," "Jurassic Park," "American Graffiti" and "Retribution."
Info: 6150 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, 484-655-6667
Regal Northampton Cinema 14 & RPX
"Blue Beetle" "The Hill," "Gran Turismo," "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem," "Oppenheimer," "Strays," "Jurassic Park" and "Retribution."
Info: 3720 Nazareth Road, Easton, 844-462-7342
Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre
"Dazed and Confused" and "Wet Hot American Summer."
Info: 4540 Shankweiler Rd, Orefield, 610-481-0800
