7 Fun Activities to Do at the Movie Theatre

Great news: movie theatres are open again. After a weird couple of years, people can finally ditch Netflix to go and experience the big screen. With so many new and exciting movies coming out, there’s plenty of reasons to be happy about this. So, if you’re planning on going to the movies with your friends or spouse soon, you should make it extra fun by trying out these 7 activities. 1.    Play games on your phone before the movie starts Everyone knows the universal rule that you’re supposed to turn your phone off (or put it on silent) when the movie starts. But if you arrive early and want to pass the time, then your phone is an awesome source of entertainment. You can grab a seat and do anything, from browsing social media to playing games. For the best games, you should try. From slots to roulette, they’ve got you covered. 2.    Go retro and wear a drinks helmet If you want to go retro and be a little goofy, you should wear a drinks helmet to the movie theatre. This way, whenever you get thirsty, all you have to do is grab one of the straws next to your ear. If you’re a fan of the 1990s, this is definitely an activity to try. 3.    Watch the trailers Some people love the pre-movie trailers, whilst others hate them. But let’s remember that movie trailers are pretty entertaining these days – so it’s a good idea to grab your seats early so that you can watch them. Plus, they help to set the mood before the movie begins, so embrace the magic! 4.    Go to the arcade If your local movie theatre comes with a built-in arcade, you should check it out. It might be busy, though, so give yourself plenty of time to play by arriving early. From Air Hockey to Mortal Combat, all the classic games should be waiting for you! Also, don’t worry if your movie theatre doesn’t have an arcade – just play arcade games on your phone instead. 5.    Take selfies for Instagram Fact: you can’t go to the movie theatre without taking selfies for Instagram – it just wouldn’t be right. So, whether you’re going solo or with friends, remember to take some selfies to let your followers know what you’re up to. If you need some help, here are some useful selfie tips.  6.    Make plot predictions Whether you are watching an action or romance film, you should make some plot predictions before it starts. This is a great way to test your knowledge and see whether you’re as smart as you think you are. For example, before Spiderman: No Way Home begins, you’ll be able to predict whether Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will really return or not. Throughout the history of movies, there have been, so anything is possible. 7.    Grab your favorite snacks and drinksLastly, make sure to grab your favorite snacks and drinks. If you don’t, you’ll risk getting hungry or bored whilst the movie is playing – and you don’t want that to happen. Also, if you don’t want to pay the hefty prices that movie theatres usually charge, then no problem. Instead, all you have to do is sneak your own snacks and drinks in with you, but you’ll need big pockets to do this! -