AMC Theatres hosts Best Picture Showcase marathon over two weekends

AMC Theatres is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers on a budget!

If you’re anxiously awaiting Oscar night, the popular theatre chain has the (discounted) ticket for you to catch up on all of the nominated films for Best Picture before the big night. 

This year, AMC Theatres is bringing back its popular AMC Best Picture Showcase Marathon — offering fans an opportunity see all of the nominated films over two weekends.

The Two-Day Event runs on March 7, 2026 and March 14, 2026.

Tickets are $40 for each day. 

The first film starts at 11:30 a.m. Showtimes may vary by location. 

There are small breaks scheduled between films.

Day One | March 7, 2026

Train Dreams (Rated PG-13) 

Secret Agent (Rated NR)

One Battle After Another (Rated R)

Hamnet (Rated PG-13)

Frankenstein (Rated R)

Day Two | March 14, 2026

Sentimental Value (Rated R)

F1 (Rated PG-13)

Marty Supreme (Rated R) 

Sinners (Rated R)

Bugonia (Rated R)

The special two-day event take place at select locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts. Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Find participating locations here. 

Check out the nominees and see which film takes home the big prize, when the 98th Oscars air live March 15, 2026 on ABC and Hulu.

Regal Cinemas is also hosting a 2026 Best Picture Showcase with discounted tickets and snacks.