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In-Theatre Experiences and deals continue this August at Emagine
This August step into Emagine Theatres and take part in some great 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!
FREAKIER FRIDAY GIRLS NIGHT OUT EVENT
Celebrate opening night of Freakier Friday with a special Girls Night Out Mother/Daughter event. Emagine Rochester Hills will be elevating the experience and inviting ladies to come out and snap some photos before they watch the film on August 8th.
Local vendors will be on-site in the lobby providing all guests with the opportunity to purchase hair tinsel from The Lon Next Door and glitter tattoos from The Friendship Factory.
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Emagine Rochester Hills – 200 Barclay Circle in Rochester Hills, MI
Synopsis: Freakier Friday, a sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. Rated PG.
THE BAD GUYS 2 CANDY DEAL
It’s almost criminal! Emagine is giving all guests the opportunity to purchase any of their MARS candy concession items for only $1 when a Magic Pack concession combo is purchased.
MARS Candy items include: M&Ms, M&M Peanut, M&M Peanut Butter, Skittles, Sour Skittles Gummies or Starburst Minis
Dates: Throughout August
Locations: All Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company.
In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our non-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Rated PG.
THE NAKED GUN – DRINK OF THE MONTH
Celebrate the release of The Naked Gun with Emagine’s themed cocktail of the month – “BINGO!”
Guests can enjoy a 16oz cocktail which includes New Amsterdam Vodka, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Freshly-squeezed Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup, garnished with a lime wheel and cherry.
Date: August 1 – August 31, 2025
Locations: All Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
Synopsis: Only one man has this particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva Schaffer. (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston. Rated R.
NATIONAL BOWLING DAY
Saturday, August 9 is National Bowling Day and Emagine Royal Oak and Emagine Batavia are inviting Emagine Rewards members to enjoy $10 off bowling August 3-16. Discount does not apply to private event bookings.
Date: August 3 – August 16, 2025
Locations: Emagine Royal Oak (MI) and Emagine Batavia (IL)
PUMPKIN SPICE CARAMEL CORN
Fall starts early at Emagine Theatres as Emagine debuts its new Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn flavor. Emagine is kicking off the cozy season early with a limited-edition twist on the classic favorite.
Date: August 22 – September 30, 2025
Locations: All Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
SUMMER KIDS FILM SERIES
This summer Emagine Theatres invites you to beat the heat and jump into the world of animated adventures with Emagine’s Summer Kids Movie Series. All tickets are only $3.00 per person and Magic Pack concessions are only $5! Each week guests of all ages are welcome to revisit a different blockbuster animated movie the whole family is sure to love.
Locations: All Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Dates: Now thru August 22, 2025
August 1-8: DESPICABLE ME 4 (2024) (PG)
August 8-15: KUNG FU PANDA 4 (2024) (PG)
August 15-22: TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (2023) (PG)
EMAGINE ALE DRAFT BEER
Emagine Entertainment and Leinenkugel have partnered to bring Michigan theatre goers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy “Emagine Ale”. Emagine Ale is a draft beer, created by Leinenkugel, that will only be available for consumption at Emagine Theatre locations in Michigan.
This light bodied 5.25% ABV, copper-amber colored beer eludes citrus hop notes upfront before it transforms into toasted malt aromas and develops caramel and toffee notes as you sip and enjoy.
Visit www.Emagine-Entertainment.com for a full list of theatre locations and showtimes.
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