MoviePass is relaunching in Kansas City. What to know about the discount ticket subscription
The fan favorite movie ticket subscription platform MoviePass is relaunching this month, and Kansas City is one of its first new homes.
The concept is simple: By paying a set monthly subscription fee to the service, moviegoers can see movies in theaters for less than it would cost to purchase tickets individually. In return, movie theaters get consistent visitors at a time when competition with digital streaming platforms is fierce.
Are you a movie buff already signed up for the company’s rollout, or just a curious cinema lover hoping to learn more? Here’s what you need to know about the new MoviePass in Kansas City.
How does the subscription work?
By paying a monthly membership fee, members will receive virtual “credits” that they can exchange for movie tickets. Tickets will have a varying “value” depending on when and where the movies are showing. The service is arranged into three tiers:
Basic: $10 per month, lets you see 1 to 3 movies
Standard: $20 per month, lets you see 2 to 4 movies
Pro: $30 per month, lets you see 3 to 5 movies
While the company hasn’t laid out specifically how the credit system will work, the basic idea is that prime-time showings of new blockbuster hits will be more valuable than repeat showings of movies at off-peak times.
For example, if you choose the “Basic” plan, you may have to choose between seeing one blockbuster on a Friday night, two week-old movies on weekday evenings or three less-popular movies during matinee times.
How can I sign up?
Right now, there is a fully booked waitlist to join the new service. When the service launches in each city, those on the waitlist will get an email from MoviePass about how to sign up.
While you can’t add your name to the list now, you have the opportunity to get invited by a movie-loving friend once the service launches.
“Each person who joins the waitlist will receive 10 friend invites that they will be able to send to friends when they become a member of the service,” MoviePass wrote on its website. Currently there are around 775,000 people on the waitlist across the country.
When does the service launch in Kansas City?
The rollout began on Monday, but some Kansas Citians on the waitlist told us they haven’t received a sign-up email just yet. Are you a member of the new MoviePass? Let us know how you like it at kcq@kcstar.com.
Chicago and Dallas are the other two cities where the platform is launching before it arrives in the rest of the country. The service will be available nationwide in the coming months.
Where can I see MoviePass movies?
According to MoviePass, “the new service will feature all major theaters that accept major credit cards in the US.” We don’t know yet which independent movie theaters in Kansas City will be included, but we’ll update this piece when we find out.
Do you have more questions about entertainment in Kansas City? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
