And the winner is…frugal film fanatics!
If you love awards season, now’s the time to catch up on the Best Picture nominees — without breaking your entertainment budget.

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Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2025 Best Picture Film Festival at participating locations from Feb. 21 to March 2, 2025.
Regal Crown Club members get the star treatment with $5 tickets (per movie) and a $7 small popcorn + drink combo. Join Regal Crown Club here. (Tickets are $6 for non-members.)
BONUS: Regal Crown Club members also enjoy a $5 concessions voucher for each ticket purchased (for any film featured in the Best Picture Film Festival) online via Regal’s site or app with Apple Pay. The bonus voucher is available from Jan. 23 to March 1, 2025.
Titles and showtimes vary by location, so check first before making plans.
The Best Picture Film Festival includes the following films:
Anora (Rated R)
The Brutalist (Rated R)
A Complete Unknown (Rated R)
Conclave (Rated PG)
Dune: Part Two (Rated PG-13)
Emilia Pérez (Rated R)
I’m Still Here (Rated PG-13)
Nickel Boys (Rated PG-13)
The Substance (Rated R)
Wicked (Rated PG)
The 97th Oscars air live on Hulu and ABC March 2, 2025.