Emagine Theatres Offer In-Theatre Experiences and Screening Events This August

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This August experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet popcorn and snacks and a cinematic experience inclusive for all. Visit Emagine this August and experience the magic of movies and more!

SPIDER-MAN TAKEOVER

Celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with various activities and goodies!

TRADING CARDS

Celebrate opening day of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Emagine. Guests will receive transparent trading cards (while supplies last) when they visit during opening weekend. Guests must show Spider-Man ticket stub.

Dates: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Locations: All Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan,* Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

SPIDER-MAN LANYARDS

Guests who attend the first showing of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in any of Emagine’s Premium Large Format (PLF) screens on opening day, will receive a Spider-man Lanyard (while supplies last). Guests must show Spider-Man ticket stub.

Dates: First Showing in Premium Large Format Showings on Friday, July 31, 2026

Locations: Locations with Premium Large Format (PLF)

BALLON ARCHES

Celebrate the opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Emagine. Select locations will have balloon archies and decorated selfie stations ready for you to snag a photo as you head into the theatre to see the new film.

Dates: Beginning Thursday, July 30, 2026

Locations: Emagine Rochester, Emagine Canton, Emagine Novi

SPIDER-MAN HOLIDAY PINS

When guests come to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Emagine on National Spider-Man Day (August 1) and National Peter Parker Day (August 10) they will receive a free Spider-Man Pin (while supplies last). Guests must show Spider-Man ticket stub.

Dates: Saturday, August 1, 2026 and Monday, August 10, 2026

Locations: All Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan,* Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

SUMMER KID’S SERIES

This Summer, Emagine Entertainment will be hosting their annual Summer Kids Film Series at all of their locations*. This series features a different family-friendly themed film each week from June 19 – August 21, 2026. All ticket prices are only $6 per person with $1 from each purchase donated to the Will Roger Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, which provides financial aid and supportive counseling to those who work in theatrical exhibitions and distribution, and who are experiencing hardships due to illness, accidents, or unemployment. Magic pack concession boxes are also available for $6 each and include popcorn, a drink, and a Mott® Applesauce pouch (while supplies last).

Cost:

$6.00 Tickets for all ages. $1 from each ticket sale will be donated to the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. Not eligible for group rentals.

$6.00 Magic Packs include popcorn, a small drink, and a Motts® Applesauce pouch (while supplies last)

Locations: Select Emagine Theatres in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Film Schedule:

August 7 – August 13: The Lego Movie

August 14 – August 20: Muppet Treasure Island

August 21 – August 27: The Sandlot

UFC330: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY

Watch live on the BIG screen at Emagin as Islam Makhachev takes on Ian Machado Garry in the title bout.

Cost: $25

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Time: 9:00pm EST / 8:00pm CST

Locations:

(Michigan) Emagine Canton, Hartland, Macomb, Novi, Palladium, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline

(Indiana) Emagine Portage, Noblesville

(Illinois) Emagine Batavia

PAW PATROL 2: THE DINO MOVIE LUNCH & MOVIE PACKAGE

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before experiencing a screening of one of the newest movie releases, Paw Patrol 2: The Dino Movie.

Cost: $22* per person includes an $8 movie ticket and a lunch buffet

Lunch Menu: Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza, House Salad and Soft Drinks
Alcohol and concession items are available for purchase.

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Time: Lunch: 12:00pm / Film Begins: 1:00pm

Location: Emagine Royal Oak

PUMPKIN SPICE CARAMEL CORN CONCESSION SPECIAL

Fall is right around the corner and guests are encouraged to try Emagine’s Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn. Enjoy some of the most tempting tastes of the season while you sit back, relax, and watch some of the most anticipated Hollywood films.

Dates: Beginning, Wednesday, August 26 through October 21

Locations: All Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan,* Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

THE REEL SOCIAL CLUB

Emagine is kicking off a female-driven monthly movie club with their friends at Club Cinephilia – because some movies are best experienced with your girlfriends! The first movie to premier is Spa Weekend. Tickets are $30 and include admission to the movie, a small popcorn, a cocktail or mocktail, and a special gift. (Tickets will go on sale August 11).

Cost: $30 per ticket

Film: Spa Weekend

Date: Wednesday Evening – August 26, 2026

Locations: Emagine Rochester Hills

FLASHBACK CINEMA FILM SERIES

Emagine Entertainment will host their Flashback Cinema Series with a selection of classic films everyone knows and loves. Enjoy these classics, on the Big Screen throughout July.

Locations: All Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan,* Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Time: Dates & Times are subject to change. Check theatre listings.

Film Schedule:

Twilight: New Moon (2009)

Sunday, August 2
Wednesday, August 5

The Goonies (1985)

Sunday, August 9
Wednesday, August 12

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Sunday, August 16
Wednesday, August 19

The Fast and the Furious (2001) 25^th Anniversary

Starting August 21

Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) 25^th Anniversary

Starting August 28

CHRISTOPHER NOLAN DIRECTOR’S FILM SERIES

Experience the visionary work of Ridley Scott on the big screen with this special limited-time series at Emagine Birmingham 8, every Thursday. From breathtaking sci-fi epics to gripping historical masterworks, this lineup showcases a director whose legendary world-building has redefined cinema for decades.

Locations: Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine

Time: 7:00pm

Dates:

July 30 – Legend

August 6 – Thelma & Louise

August 13 – American Gangster

August 20 – Gladiator

MONDAY MYSTERY MOVIE

Emagine Theatres will be hosting “Error_MovieTitle_Unknown” a Mystery Movie Monday event. Catch an exciting new film release, before anyone else, for just $5 on select Mondays! The best part? You won’t know the movie until it starts. Tickets are Final Sale.

Cost: $5 per ticket

Dates: Monday, August 3, 2026

Time: 7:00pm

Rated: R – “Horror Edition”

Locations:

(Michigan) Emagine Birch Run, Canton, Hartland, Macomb, Novi, Palladium, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline, Woodhaven, Quality 10 Powered by Emagine, Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine

(Wisconsin) Emagine Geneva Lakes

(Illinois) Emagine Frankfort, Batavia

(Indiana) Emagine Noblesville, Portage

STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2026

Don’t miss the chance to experience these breathtaking animated masterpieces back on the big screen where they belong! From the sweeping landscapes to the iconic characters that have captured hearts for generations, there is truly no better way to immerse yourself in the magic of Ghibli and other foreign films than in the theater.

Locations: Select Emagine Theatres in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Film Schedule:

August 8 – Tales From Earthsea – 20^th Anniversary

August 9 – Only Yesterday – 35^th Anniversary

August 22 – Castle in the Sky – 40^th Anniversary

SECRET CINEMA

Experience a Secret Cinema movie event at Emagine Palladium. Guests will be treated to a carefully curated secret film screening, complete with engaging discussions led by film critic Greg Russell and a special guest. Tickets are $10.

COST: $10 per ticket

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 7:00pm

Locations: Emagine Palladium

EMAGINE FOR EVERYONE

Each month guests can watch some of the newest film releases with an enhanced experience. Open Caption screenings occur every Monday and Wednesday and provide subtitles for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Emagine Together screenings, occur each Saturday morning, and provide modifications to the theater atmosphere without modifying the film for those with sensory sensitivities, and families with young children. Dementia Friendlyscreenings, occur the second Wednesday of each month, provide exclusively selected classic movies and musicals and encourage audience participation while providing guests with special door-to-door service. All details can be found atwww.Emagine-Theatres.com/EmagineForEveryone

Emagine Together – Taking place every Saturday at all Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Theatres. Films and showtimes will vary by location.

Open Caption – Taking place every Wednesday & Sunday at all Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Theatres. Films and showtimes will vary by location.

Dementia Friendly – Taking place at 1:00pm the second Wednesday of the Month at Emagine Saline, Emagine Canton, Emagine Rochester Hills (Michigan), Emagine Batavia (Illinois), Emagine Noblesville (Indiana), and Emagine Geneva Lakes (Wisconsin)

August Film:

Pat and Mike (1952)

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Doors Open at 1:15 – Film Begins at 2:00pm

BREAKING & ENTERING – CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Emagine is once again partnering with Channel 955’s Mojo in the Morning to help raise funds for their annual Breaking and Entering Christmas Wishes initiative. The community initiatives is designed to surprise local families in the Metro Detroit area who are facing severe hardships, financial difficulties, and personal tragedies by providing them with gifts and funding during the Christmas season. Guests are encouraged to donate on-site at their local theatre and Emagine will match the donations, up to $15,000.

Dates: Donations will be collected in-theatre July 1 through August 14

Locations: Select Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan

BETTER MADE CONCESSIONS

Michigan based Emagine Entertainment has teamed up with the iconic Detroit snack brand Better Made to launch “The Summer of Better Made,” a limited-time concession collaboration bringing bold hometown flavors to moviegoers across the Midwest. The new menu features craveable concession items inspired by Better Made’s classic Barbeque and Sour Cream & Onion flavors, which first launched in 1973.

Better Made Tossed Fries & Tots – seasoned with either Sour Cream & Onion or BBQ flavoring
Better Made Tossed Chicken Tenders – available with Sour Cream & Onion or BBQ seasoning
Better Made BBQ Pizza – Specialty pizza featuring a ranch base, six-cheese blend, seasoned fajita chicken, and Better Made BBQ seasoning

Dates: Available Now for a limited time only!

Locations: All Emagine Theatre Locations in Michigan,* Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

*Offer may not be offered at Emagine Woodhaven or The Riviera Powered by Emagine.

** In select theatres.

Theaters, dates, and showtimes are subject to change.

Visit www.Emagine-Entertainment.com for a full list of theatre locations and showtimes.