{"id":929800,"date":"2026-01-22T08:34:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/countdown-to-cinemas-biggest-night-with-cinemarks-oscars-movie-week-festival\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:34:36","slug":"countdown-to-cinemas-biggest-night-with-cinemarks-oscars-movie-week-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/countdown-to-cinemas-biggest-night-with-cinemarks-oscars-movie-week-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Cinema\u2019s Biggest Night with Cinemark\u2019s Oscars\u00ae Movie Week Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Countdown to Cinema\u2019s Biggest Night with Cinemark\u2019s Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> Movie Week Festival<\/b><\/p>\n

Movie lovers can experience the year\u2019s most celebrated films on the big screen with festival passes, individual tickets and exclusive perks including specialty merchandise.<\/i><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is presented by Focus Features\u2019 highly anticipated romantic drama <\/i>\u201cSense and Sensibility,\u201d arriving in theaters on September 11.<\/i><\/p>\n

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Cinemark Holdings, Inc.<\/a>, one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, invites movie lovers nationwide to immerse themselves in Hollywood\u2019s finest storytelling during its annual Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> Movie Week festival. From Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15,<\/b> audiences can enjoy participating titles across Best Picture, Live Action Short Film and Animated Short Film categories in the immersive environment of a Cinemark auditorium. Presented by Focus Features\u2019 fall release Sense and Sensibility,<\/i> this year\u2019s program offers two ways to join the celebration: an all-inclusive festival pass granting access to every participating nominee or single showtime tickets. More than 130 Cinemark theaters will host the weeklong event ahead of the 98th Oscars\u00ae<\/sup>, airing March 15 on ABC and streaming live on Hulu. Festival passes are available now at Cinemark.com\/movieweek, with individual tickets on sale starting January 28.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOscars\u00ae<\/sup> Movie Week is all about honoring the artistry of film and giving cinephiles the chance to experience these acclaimed titles in the unparalleled movie theater environment,\u201d said Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Cinemark Chief Marketing and Content Officer. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring back this beloved tradition where audiences can watch these powerful stories unfold from our Cinemark auditoriums, while also enjoying new curated beverage and merchandise offerings for an awards-worthy experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nIn addition to the festival pass, which is on sale now for $40, individual tickets will go on sale for each title beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28. Tickets for the feature-length Best Picture nominees are available at standard pricing, with showtimes beginning on Monday, March 9. All Live Action Short Film and Animated Short Film nominees are bundled into one $10 viewing, available Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15.<\/p>\n

Shimmering Perks<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMoviegoers love collecting themed merchandise to remember their favorite movie moments by, and now Oscars\u00ae <\/sup>enthusiasts will be able to take home their own golden trophies. For the first time ever, select Cinemark locations will offer official Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> merchandise from the Academy Museum Store<\/a>, including an Oscar\u00ae statuette magnet, an Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> logo pocket film notes journal designed for film enthusiasts and inspired by the prestigious journals gifted to Academy members, an Oscar\u00ae<\/sup> statuette key clip and theory11 x Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> playing cards to match the highest honor in filmmaking.<\/p>\n

\nAdding to the excitement, select locations will debut a cocktail crafted specifically for this program for everyone who wants to toast their favorite nominees.<\/p>\n

\nContinuing a fan-favorite program feature, Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> Movie Week festival pass holders can get 50 percent off any size popcorn at participating Cinemark theaters during the run of the program.<\/p>\n

\nFor more details on Oscars\u00ae<\/sup> Movie Week, including participating theaters, showtimes and how to purchase tickets, visit Cinemark.com\/movieweek.<\/p>\n

Moviegoing Enthusiasm<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAudiences continue to show strong enthusiasm for the shared, immersive experience that only movie theaters can deliver. According to National Research Group data<\/a>, 77% of Americans ages 12\u201374 went to the movies in 2025, with younger audiences demonstrating particularly high engagement, which is a positive indicator for the long\u2011term strength of theatrical exhibition. At Cinemark, the number of guests seeing six or more movies per year surpassed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. Additionally, 2025 marked the first year since 2019 in which more than half of Cinemark\u2019s moviegoers also visited during the prior year, reflecting a growing return to consistent, habitual moviegoing.<\/p>\n

The Cinemark Experience<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCinemark\u2019s commitment to delivering a preeminent out-of-home entertainment experience comes to fruition through continual investment in its theaters and customer journey.<\/p>\n