Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings

Lights up, sound down, and freedom to move — movies the way your child needs them.

At a sensory-friendly screening the house lights stay up, the volume comes down, and nobody minds if your child gets up, talks, sings, or moves around. The major theater chains all run versions of this, usually on a set day each month, so there's likely one near you — the listings below link straight to each chain's official schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a sensory-friendly movie screening?

It's a regular movie shown with the lights left up and the sound turned down, in a relaxed setting where guests are free to move, talk, sing, or step out and come back. Trailers are often skipped so the film starts right at showtime. The format is designed so families who find a standard dark, loud theater overwhelming can still enjoy a movie together.

Which theaters offer sensory-friendly films?

The three largest U.S. chains all run a version: AMC's Sensory Friendly Films, Regal's My Way Matinee, and Cinemark's sensory-friendly showtimes. Each runs on its own schedule and at participating locations only, so use the official links on each listing to find the nearest theater and confirm the date and title.

Do sensory-friendly screenings cost more?

No — they're priced as a standard (usually matinee) ticket. There's no premium for the relaxed format. Pricing and any membership discounts work the same as a normal showing at that theater.

How these listings are chosen

Every place is reviewed against a written checklist before it's published, and each listing shows the date it was last checked. Read our full process on the How We Verify page.