By G. Allen Johnson, Staff Writer May 20, 2025 San Francisco Chronicle
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer movie season, and both chain multiplexes and indie art house theaters have reason to hope for their best summer since 2019.
That’s because the start of the pandemic is now five years in the past, practically a distant memory these days. And productions that were halted during the writers and actors’ strikes of 2023 have been completed, leading to a wealth of films in the release pipeline such as “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Superman.”
All systems are go, and Bay Area theaters aren’t taking any chances. From $1 movies to free popcorn, they’re doing anything to lure film fans back to the cinema. Many offer steep discounted tickets on Tuesdays.
From $1 movies to free popcorn: The Bay Area’s best movie deals
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