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Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY
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ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY

This January 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 January and experience the magic of movies and more!  

WINTER KIDS SERIES:  Cost: Movie Tickets are $3 for All Ages / Guests can enjoy $5 Magic Pack Combos*. Magic Pack discount pricing is only valid prior to the start of each showtime. Showtimes will vary by location.

Emagine Theaters, courtesy of Emagine Theatre
Emagine Theaters, courtesy of Emagine Theatre

Locations: All Michigan*, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Theatres

Film Schedule:

THE LAND BEFORE TIME – January 9 – January 15

DESPICABLE ME 4  – January 16 – January 22

THE WILD ROBOT – January 23 – January 29

KUNG FU PANDA 4 – January 30 – February 5

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 – February 6 – February 12

THE BAG GUYS – February 13 – February 19

THE MUPPET MOVIE – February 20 – February 26

MIGRATION – February 27 – March 5

DRINK OF THE MONTH
The 16oz Bloody Bones cocktail is made up of Spiced Rum, Ginger Liqueur, and Bloody Mary Mix to celebrate the release of the movie 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

Dates: January 1, 2026  – January 31, 2026

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

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY

Celebrating National Popcorn Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, with $5 traditional popcorn buckets no matter what size you order! Plus, with every popcorn purchase that day, guests will receive a Pop & Peel Emagine pull-tab prize ticket, and every ticket is a winner! Guests will have the chance to win gourmet popcorn upgrades, sodas, popcorn size upgrades, and two grand prize offerings that include movie tickets and free popcorn throughout the year.

Cost: All popcorn sizes will cost only $5

Dates:

Free Popcorn Day  – January 19, 2026 

Pop & Peel Prize Redemption  – January 20, 2026 -February 28, 2026

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

UFC 324: GAETHIE vs. PIMBLETT

Cost: $25 

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Locations: 

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

(Indiana) Emagine Portage, Noblesville

(Illinois ) Emagine Batavia

UFC 325: VOLKANOVSKI vs. LOPES 2 

Cost: $25 

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Locations: 

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

(Indiana) Emagine Portage, Noblesville

(Illinois ) Emagine Batavia

FLASHBACK FILM SERIES

Emagine Entertainment will host their Flashback Cinema Series with a selection of classic films everyone knows and loves. Welcome the New Year with these classics throughout January.

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

Film Schedule:

INDIANA JONES & THE TEMPLE OF DOOM

Wednesday, January 7

THE OUTSIDERS

Sunday, January 11

Wednesday, January 14

MEAN GIRLS

Sunday, January 18

Monday, January 19 (MLK Day)

Wednesday, January 21

INTERSELLAR

Saturday, January 24**

Sunday, January 25

Wednesday, January 28

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 Friendly screenings, 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 at www.Emagine-Theatres.com/EmagineForEveryone

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

Emagine Together – Taking place every Saturday morning at all Emagine locations. 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)

January Film:

HAIRSPRAY (1988)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

*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.

Emagine Entertainment social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emaginetheatres

Twitter: https://twitter.com/emaginetheatres / @Emaginetheatres

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmagineTheatres

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emaginetheatres

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/emagine-entertainment/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emagine_theatres


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