Celebrate Cineworld’s 30th with £5.99 films, prizes, and iconic classics

CINEWORLD is turning back the clock to 1996 as it celebrates its 30th birthday, bringing film fans a summer of freebies, prizes and some of the biggest movies of the last 30 years. The celebrations kick off with a special Birthday Card giveaway. From Wednesday, July 15 to Sunday, September 13, customers spending £15 or more at the snacks counter will receive a FREE scratchcard-style Cineworld Birthday Card, with every card guaranteed to win. Three decades of movie magic, shared laughter, and unforgettable moments on the big screen Prizes include FREE cinema tickets, snacks and combo deals, with winning cards redeemable from Monday, September 14 to Thursday, October 1. Movie lovers can also enjoy the 30 years of Cineworld season this September, bringing back iconic favourites chosen by staff and fans. Each film will cost only £5.99 and no extra cost for Unlimited customers. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Nothing beats the big screen experience here at Cineworld The first throwback titles announced are: Jerry Maguire: Celebrate 30 years with one of cinema’s most-loved romantic comedies and one of cinema’s most quoted films. Independence Day: Relive the blockbuster that defined a generation and reminded audiences just how big the big screen can feel. Fargo: Revisit the Coen brothers Oscar-winning masterpiece, whose unforgettable characters and razor-sharp storytelling still captivate 30 years on. Trainspotting: Experience the bold, generation-defining classic that changed British cinema forever and remains as iconic today as it was in 1996. There are also birthday prizes up for grabs online, including a year of Cineworld Unlimited and an exclusive 30th anniversary bundle featuring a tote bag, badge, popcorn plushie and £30 gift card. With new releases including Toy Story 5, Moana, Minions and Monsters and more must-see releases on the way such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Paw Patrol, Super Troopers, Ice Cream Man, The End of Oak Street, Insidious: Out of the further, Spa Weekend, The Dog Stars, How to Rob a Bank. Most read in Money How to claim this offer To get 25 per cent off a Cineworld Unlimited membership for 12 months, follow the steps below: Step 1: Head to the Cineworld website here. Step 2: Select ‘Join Now’ and create your account. Step 3: Choose your preferred cinema and select ‘Pay Upfront’. Step 4: Enter the code THESUN25 at checkout to claim your 25 per cent discount. Step 5: Complete your purchase and start enjoying a year of unlimited cinema visits. Cineworld 30th birthday offer Terms & Conditions: Customers will receive one (1) scratchcard when they spend £15 or over on food, drink or merchandise in one transaction (snacks counter only) until Sunday, 13 September 2026 or while stocks last. One scratchcard per customer per day. Ticket only purchases do not qualify. Gifts may only be redeemed between Monday 14 September and Thursday 01 October 2026. For full Terms and Conditions visit www.cineworld.com/offers. 25 per cent off Cineworld Unlimited membership offer Terms & Conditions: 18+ UK only (exc. IoM & CI). Online access required. Offer only valid for New Unlimited members only using the promotional code THESUN25 until 23/08/26. Minimum 12 month subscription. One promotional code allowed per application. Discount cannot be used with any other offer or discount. Non-transferable & non-refundable. Membership automatically renews after the initial subscription on a month to month basis and membership fees will be payable at the full monthly price applicable to the Unlimited Membership Group at that time, unless and until Membership is cancelled. Full terms available at cineworld.com/terms/unlimited-card. Comment now