A “dollar theater” is what we call a movie theater that offers discounted tickets. They used to really only be $1, and even though they’re a bit more these days, they’re still well worth a visit.
A dollar theater is a great place to escape the summer heat (or winter chill!) without spending a lot of money. There are several dollar movie theaters that offer cheap movies in Atlanta.
It may not be the latest blockbuster, but the price sure beats regular movies fees. Here are some of the best dollar theaters in and around metro Atlanta.

Where To Find A Dollar Theater In Atlanta
What: The Picture Show at Merchants Walk
Where: 4400 Roswell Rd., Marietta, Ga. | (770) 977-2977
Cost: Tickets range from $5 before noon on weekdays to $9.25 for adults after 6pm. Find all ticket pricing here.
What: Regal Summer Movie Express
Where: Regal Cinema’s Austell
Cost: $2
What: Calhoun Gem Theatre
Where: Calhoun, 114 North Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30701 | (706) 625-3132
Cost: You can catch FREE movies on select days May – July!
Where: Marcus Theatres
Where: Movie Tavern Horizon Village, 2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 | (678) 730-6900
Cost: $3 per family movie, or $18 for a pass to see all of them throughout the summer! See pricing info and their movie lineup here.
For more summer movie fun, check out these 13+ Free or Cheap Outdoor Movies in Atlanta!
Dollar Theater FAQ
Why have a lot of dollar theaters closed?
Many discount theaters have been driven out of business by an oversupply of new movie screens, which allowed movies to stay in theaters longer, which meant the time between the theater and home streaming was significantly shortened.
What is a second-run movie?
A second-run movie is a movie that’s re-released after its original run.
What were movie theaters called during the Roaring 20s?
Going to the movies was a big event in the 1920s and 1930s, and the theaters were quite grand, which was why they were often called Picture Palaces back in the day.
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