Who doesn’t love a free movie screening, especially during the rainier, colder months of the year? Cineplex Community Day is coming back to theatres across the country, and for one day only, you’ll get to take advantage of free movies, gaming, and discounted snacks.

The day is all about raising money for a good cause.

Cineplex Community Day is returning to participating Cineplex, The Rec Room, and Playdium locations on Saturday, Nov. 14, and is once again in support of BGC Canada, Canada’s largest organization dedicated to helping children and youth succeed in over 665 communities.

“Cineplex Community Day reflects what matters most to us: creating moments that bring people together and giving back to the communities that support us,” shares Bill Walker, CEO of Cineplex. “Bringing Canadians together for a morning of fun through movies and games is core to our values and who we are, all while supporting the important work BGC Canada does for young people and families.”

Which movies are free to watch?

This marks Cineplex’s 14th annual Community Day, with free screenings of the following films from 9 to 11 a.m. local time:

  • The Lego Movie
  • Paddington 2
  • A Minecraft Movie
  • Tom & Jerry

Note that tickets are available in-theatre only on a first-come, first-served basis.

How much are concessions?

In addition to free movie admission, guests can snack on regular-sized popcorn, drinks, and select candy for $3 a pop (plus tax), until 11 a.m.

Gaming discounts

If you prefer to do some gaming before your movie starts, XSCAPE locations will have 30-minute non-redemption playcards or tokens available between 9 and 11 a.m.

Likewise, The Rec Room and Playdium will have one-hour game bands between 9 and 11 a.m., giving guests the chance to explore a variety of immersive games.

Select snacks at both locations will be available until noon for $3 each, plus tax:

  • Fries and mini donuts at The Rec Room
  • Fries, regular popcorn, regular drinks, and select candy at Playdium

For the whole day, $1 from every concession, food or beverage, game band (and reload) purchase will go towards BGC Canada.

Mark your calendars, movie lovers.

Cineplex Community Day 2026

When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. local time
Where: Participating Cineplex, The Rec Room, and Playdium locations across Canada
Cost: Free admission

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Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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