Where to see classic holiday movies on the big screen in Dallas-Fort Worth this December
Holiday classics like “Elf,” “The Grinch,” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas” are annual traditions for families. Why not take the whole gang to the cinema and make it an outing?
This activity does not have to add to the financial burden that holidays already bring. According to Statista, movie ticket prices have remained stable despite inflation. An average movie ticket costs $10.53 in the U.S.
And for even cheaper options, theaters like AMC, Cinemark and Regal offer discount Tuesdays where guests can get tickets at a cheaper rate, sometimes for just $5.
So load the family in the minivan and get in the joyful spirit. Here are some holiday classics coming back to Dallas-Fort Worth theaters near you.
Holiday movies at Fort Worth Cinemark theaters
The Plano-based Cinemark has many locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, inclding two in Fort Worth. One is located on 2300 Green Oaks Road and the other is at 9228 Sage Meadow Trail.
The company’s “Holiday Movie Clubhouse” runs from Nov. 30 until Dec. 18, where they offer Christmas movies for only $5 per ticket. They also help guests save $1 off on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn and drink combos during showtimes.
All showtimes below are compatible with any Dallas or Fort Worth Cinemark theater. Visit the theater’s website here to see your closest location’s exact times.
$5 Holiday Movie Clubhouse:
“Elf”: Dec. 4 between 6 and 6:30 p.m.
“The Polar Express”: Dec. 7 between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 6 and 6:40 p.m.
“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: Dec. 14 between 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. and Dec. 18 between 6 and 6:40 p.m.
Other holiday movies at Cinemark:
“For King + Country: A Drummer Boy Christmas - Live”: Dec. 5 through Dec. 9 at 6:30/6:35 p.m.
“Black Christmas” 50th Anniversary: Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.
“The Met: The Magical Flute Holiday Encore”: Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.
“Andre Rieu’s Christmas Concert”: Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.
“It’s A Wonderful Life”: Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 14 at noon.
“White Christmas” 70th Anniversary: Dec. 15 through Dec. 17 at 1 and 7 p.m. (Dec. 15 is the only day with 1 p.m. showtime options).
Royal Ballet: “The Nutcracker”: Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.
Holiday movies at Fort Worth AMC theaters
AMC also has multiple locations across D-FW, with four in Fort Worth. They are located in Clearfork, Lake Worth, Hulen and downtown near Sundance Square. They also have Burleson, Arlington and Highland Village in Dallas locations.
Showtimes vary depending on location. Check AMC’s showtimes here.
For the AMC Lake Worth theater located on 6600 NW Loop 820 (showtimes until Christmas Day):
“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 12:30 p.m.
“Elf”: Dec. 7 at 11:20 a.m.; Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 14 at 11:15 a.m.; Dec. 18 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 12:15 p.m.; Christmas Day at 12:15 p.m.
“The Polar Express”: Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m.; Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m.; Dec. 22 at 12:15 p.m.
“Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch”: Dec. 6 at 12:15 p.m.; Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 20 at noon
“Love Actually”: Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 17 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 24 at 12:15 p.m.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 16 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 23 at 12:15 p.m.
It is important to note that AMC Clearfork, AMC Hulen and AMC Palace 9 (in downtown Fort Worth) do not announce showtimes until the Wednesday of the prior week. If these theaters are near you, keep your eye out for the schedules for the movies above.
Holiday movies at Rooftop Cinema Club in Fort Worth
Fort Worth’s Rooftop Cinema Club is located on The Worthington Renaissance Terrace at 235 Throckmorton St. in Sundance Square. Tickets range from $11 to $30 depending on the time of the day and the seat you chose.
Many Christmas movies come with a “Fireside Film” option. This includes a heater and complimentary hot chocolate, tea, cider or hot coffee.
Holiday showtimes include:
“Elf”: Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. (fireside film); Dec 13 at 5 p.m.; Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 23 at 1:30 p.m.; Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (fireside film)
Love Actually”: Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 10 at 8:50 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. (fireside film)
“The Nightmare Before Christmas”: Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“Home Alone”: Dec. 6 at 7:15 p.m. (fireside film); Dec 12 at 6:30 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. (fireside film)
“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”: Dec. 13 at 10:15 p.m. (fireside film)
“Die Hard”: Dec. 6 at 9:45 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 22 at 8:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m. (dog-friendly screening); Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.; Dec. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
“Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch”: Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.; Dec. 15 at 11:45 a.m.
“The Holiday”: Dec. 7 at 9 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 21 at 8:30 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 23 at 8:35 p.m. (fireside film)
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: Dec. 8 at 8:45 p.m. (fireside film); Dec. 16 at 9:50 p.m.; Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“Serendipity”: Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“Last Holiday”: Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“Four Christmases”: Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“The Polar Express”: Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 11:30 a.m.
“The Best Man Holiday”: Dec. 15 at 8:30 p.m. (fireside film)
“The Office”: Holiday Party TV marathon: Dec. 19 at 9:30 p.m.
“The Santa Clause”: Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. (fireside film)
“Friday After Next”: Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. (fireside film)
“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Dec. 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Holiday movies at Alamo Drafthouse in D-FW
The Alamo Drafthouse has locations in Las Colinas, Denton, the Cedars and Lake Highlands neighborhoods in Dallas, and in Richardson.
The Drafthouse’s holiday movie offerings are scheduled for the following days and locations. To see movie showtimes, check the Alamo Drafthouse website.
“Elf”: Playing every day from Dec. 7 until Dec. 23 at one of the five locations.
“Klaus”: Dec. 7 at Denton; Dec. 8 at Richardson and Cedars; Dec. 10 at Richardson and Denton
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: Dec. 4 at Cedars, Highlands and Denton; Dec. 22 at all locations.
“Love Actually”: Dec. 4 at Richardson only at 7 p.m.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Dec. 21 at Cedars; Dec. 22 at Denton; Dec. 24 at Richardson; Dec. 25 at Las Colinas and Lake Highlands
“Black Christmas” Dec. 13 at Richardson and Denton; Dec 18 at Cedars
“The Holiday”: Dec. 7, 9 and 11 at Denton
“Gremlins”: Dec. 9 at Richardson only at 7 p.m.
“The Polar Express”: Dec. 7 at Lake Highlands; Dec. 8 at Richardson and Denton
“Silent Night, Deadly Night”: Dec. 4 at Denton only at 1:30 p.m.
Holiday movies at The Texas Theatre in Dallas
The Texas Theatre is located at 231 Jefferson Blvd. in Dallas. Tickets range from $11 to $15 per person. The theater also has a bar that opens 45 minutes before the first showtime, Thursdays through Sundays.
The theater’s holiday showtimes are:
“Die Hard”: Dec. 6 at 9:45 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
“Silent Night, Deadly Night, Part 2”: Dec. 7 at 8:30 p.m.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” (with live ballet show): Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
“Black Christmas”:: Dec. 21 at 9:30 p.m.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: Dec. 22 at 3 p.m.
“Gremlins”: Dec. 25 at 4 p.m.
This story was originally published December 3, 2024 at 2:23 PM.