Expands Operating Hours due to Attendance Increases and Popularity of Private Auditorium Rentals
Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) is offering up to (4) FREE tickets per order with SMG website and app bookings now through Sunday, July 26 as a way of showing appreciation.
“As the theater industry and our communities continue to face challenges, we want to change the narrative by giving back. SMG is pleased to offer free tickets to those wanting to escape for a few hours and enjoy a shared and safe experience at the movies this weekend,” Founder/CEO Brian Schultz shared.
To receive the free ticket offer, anyone interested can create a free SMG Access loyalty account and enter the promo code SMG4FREE on studiomoviegrill.com or (20807010000007) on the SMG App. This offer is reusable and shareable now through Sunday, July 26 at all currently open SMG Theaters.
All reopened SMG’s are offering customizable private auditoriums for $200. The rental includes the entire auditorium, luxury recliners in most locations, a choice from 100+ classic movies or guests can bring their own content. Freshly prepared food from the SMG restaurant and full-service bar is available to add-on. “It’s exciting to note that many people are booking 2nd and 3rd auditorium rentals, which is a testament to the experience,” said Tonya Mangels, Head of Revenue & Marketing. “Guests are consistently sharing positive feedback about the great service, reassurance with social distancing, the experience for their kids and families, and how it gave them some sense of normalcy.”
SMG is also increasing operating hours in several locations, offering showtimes Monday-Thursday 3pm-9pm and now expanding Friday-Sunday hours from 12pm-10pm.
Offering a broad range of film content to serve guests’ diverse interests, despite the lack of new releases from major studios, SMG has over 100 classic titles in rotation including fan favorites such as ‘A Star is Born’, ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ and the ‘Harry Potter Series’; and is also showing a robust lineup of exciting, high quality new releases from smaller independent studios.
Health and safety remain the top priority. Protocols continue following guidance from the CDC, state and local counties. Full details and a list of open theaters here: studiomoviegrill.com/story/reopen.
About Studio Movie Grill
Conceived in 1993, Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) modernized the traditional movie-going experience by combining first-run movies with full-service, in-theater dining. SMG has swiftly grown to 353 screens in 10 states. SMG was named to Inc. Magazine’s List of “Fastest Growing Private Companies” three years in a row, placed 11th in Box Office Magazine’s Giants of the Industry and, in 2019, 50 films put SMG in the top 10 at the Box Office with key titles grossing as high as #5 in box office receipts. Honoring its commitment to Opening Hearts and Minds, One Story at a Time™, SMG’s legacy programs include Special Needs Screenings, Chefs for Children program and annual Opening Hearts & Minds Award, which strive to help families and acknowledge local heroes. In June 2018, SMG created a unique loyalty program, SMG AccessTM which, as loyal guests earn rewards, allows them to join SMG in offering movies and meals to underserved community members. To date, this program has earned over 44,000 movies and meals. For additional information, visit studiomoviegrill.com.