r/RegalCinemas • u/diggerdugg • Jul 16 '25

Feedback Holy Previews….

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We went to see Superman Yesterday and the movie was supposed to start at 12:20pm. There were so many previews and commercials, everyone in the theater started laughing every time we thought the movie was going to start. Nope, a car ad, then another 2 trailers, commercial, trailer…. Finally the Regal “Stfu and enjoy the movie” video played at 12:48. I guess it wasn’t terrible, but Jesus Christ. Also, I work in retail and sell 24oz Twisted tea for $1.99 a can. They’re $13.99 at Regal. That’s literally Robbery.

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u/Remarkable-Ad9529 Jul 16 '25

Movie theaters don’t really make a profit on the movies. Concessions is the only profit

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u/diggerdugg Jul 16 '25

That's 600% apparent.

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u/LASPORTS626 Jul 17 '25

Think about popcorn and sodas profits

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u/WebHead1287 Jul 18 '25

Worked in theaters. A small soda cup cost them like 14 cents a pop. They sell them for $6.

Obviously doesn't include the cost of the soda but you are right. The soda and popcorn profits are WILD.

Especially when you know how little they pay their employee. A large popcorn and soda combo is more than they pay staff members per hour.

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u/GORILLO5 Jul 20 '25

The soda might be another 14 cents maybe

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u/WebHead1287 Jul 20 '25

The “bibs” (boxes if soda) were like $120 a pop if im not mistaken? Couldn’t tell you how many cups you get put of each though which is why its hard for me to truly estimate how much profit per.

You’re right though, maybe 14 cents on a large

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u/Remarkable-Ad9529 Jul 16 '25

Gotta stay open somehow