Regal Cinemas’ 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers tickets and popcorn at blockbuster price

And the winner is…frugal film fanatics!

If you love awards season, now’s the time to catch up on this year’s Best Picture nominees — without breaking your entertainment budget.

Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2026 Best Picture Film Festival at participating locations from March 6 to 15, 2026.

All frugal film fanatics get the star treatment with $7.99 tickets per movie at participating locations.

Plus, Regal Crown Club members enjoy a $10 small popcorn + drink combo with the purchase of a festival ticket. Join Regal Crown Club here. 

Buy tickets here. 

Titles and showtimes vary by location, so check first before making plans. 

The 2026 Best Picture Film Festival includes the following films:

Bugonia (Rated R)

F1 (Rated PG-13)

Frankenstein (Rated R)

Hamnet (Rated PG-13)

Marty Supreme (Rated R) 

One Battle After Another (Rated R)

Secret Agent (Rated NR)

Sentimental Value (Rated R)

Sinners (Rated R)

Train Dreams (Rated PG-13) 

The 98th Oscars air live on Hulu and ABC March 15, 2026.