Cinemas throughout Ireland will celebrate National Cinema Day on Saturday (3 September) with admission tickets reduced to just €4 including premium seats, screens and 3D screenings.

Over 95% of cinemas in the Republic of Ireland will participate in this initiative, offering big-screen entertainment in every county.

The goal is to celebrate the ritual of cinema-going and its importance in Ireland, which has for many years had the highest cinema attendance in Europe (3.3 admissions per capita in 2019).

Omniplex Cinemas director Mark Anderson said: “Cinema has been an ever-present in Irish society for over 100 years and we are delighted to participate in National Cinema Day by offering €4 tickets for all shows, all day, including new releases.

“It is important for the industry to celebrate cinema and what better way to do that than by enjoying a movie (or two) on 3rd September 2022. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! See you on Saturday, and remember, book early to avoid disappointment!”

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Tickets can be purchased through the websites of participating cinemas and at the box office.

Audiences are advised to check local cinema listings, some of the movies showing include: Nope; Top Gun: Maverick; Bullet Train; Spider-Man: No Way Home (The More Fun Stuff Version); Beast; E.T. (40th Anniversary); The Invitation; An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl); The Forgiven; Fall; Blackbird and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (40th Anniversary).

Participating cinemas include:

• Arc Cinemas,
• Carrick Cineplex,
• Cineworld,
• Eclipse Cinemas,
• Eye Cinema,
• Gate Cinemas,
• IMC Cinemas,
• Light House Cinema,
• Movies@Cinemas,
• Odeon Cinemas,
• Omniplex Cinemas,
• Pálás Cinema,
• Reel Cinemas,
• Vue Cinemas.