Movie Tickets To Cost Just $3 Across US To Celebrate National Cinema Day

National Cinema Day will take place this Saturday, Sept. 3, at more than 3,000 theaters across the U.S.

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The Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit organization came up with National Cinema Day as a way to encourage people to return to the theaters.

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The Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by the National Association of Theatre Owners

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The $3 ticket price (not including tax) applies across all tickets, formats and showtimes

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More than 3,000 theaters with more than 30,000 screens are participating, including AMC, Regal and nonfranchise theaters.

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AMC tweeted it also will offer a $5 drink-popcorn combo

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U.K. cinemas have also set their own National Cinema Day event, which will also take place on Sept. 3

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Find participating theaters on the National Cinema Day website

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Enjoy the day with your family watching your favorite movie on big screen

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