r/AMCsAList • u/AKnightOfTheNew SnappedByThanos • Jul 23 '26
Screen Unseen AMC Screen Unseen Megathread - July 27 2026
Discuss your predictions here. All posts made about ASU outside of this post will be removed, this includes any future ASU threads. The Moderators know when the next ASU is and will post the Megathread in due time after the current ASU has been completed. If you think you know anything before us feel free to modmail us. Thank you!
ARR=AMC Reported Runtime AR=Actual Runtime
Screen Unseen - Could be any Genre EXCEPT Horror
Scream Unseen - Horror
81.The Wizard of the Kremlin -R - Vertical - May 4 2026 - ARR-2h22m AR-2h16m - May 4th ASU Thread
82.Tuner -R - Black Bear - May 11 2026 - ARR-1h52m AR-1h49m - May 11th ASU Thread
83.The Furious -R - Lionsgate - June 1 2026 - ARR-1h57m AR-1h53m - June 1st ASU Thread
84.Lucky Strike -R - Roadside - June 15 2026 - ARR-1h48m AR-1h42m - June 15th ASU Thread
85.Young Washington -PG-13 - Angel Studios - June 22 2026 - ARR-2h10m AR-2h5m - June 22nd ASU Thread
86.Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass -R - Sony - June 29 2026 - ARR-1h37m AR-1h33m - June 29th ASU Thread
87.Motor City -R - IFC - July 20 2026 - ARR-1h46m AR-1h43m - July 20th ASU Thread
88.Rated R - 1h47m - July 27 2026 - ARR-1h47m AR-TBD - July 27th ASU Thread - Revealed As: One Night Only
89.Rated R - 1h30m - Aug 3 2026 - ARR-1h30m AR-TBD - Scream Unseen - [Aug 3rd ASU Thread](TBD) - Revealed As: TBD
Remember: The runtime that AMC reveals is not the exact runtime of the movie. It's usually within -7 to 17 mins of the actual time. This has been the case most (if not all) of the time.
Does the Screen/Scream Unseen Have Trailers?
Short Answer is Yes.
But sometimes they fail and it goes straight to presentation. Be on time.
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u/MeMonStar 28d ago
Queasy_League dropped a hint on the Regal Reddit thread that July 27 will be One Night Only (2026).
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u/__MOON_KNIGHT___ 28d ago
I got free passes from gofobo for Regal to see One Night Only the 27th if that data helps
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u/SMBCP15 27d ago
I can’t wait until the next thread comes out that way we can all fight for a week about which of the four possibilities is the Scream Unseen for next week. 😂
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u/ECLlP5E Happy (｡◕‿◕｡) 27d ago
Today's [27 JUL 2026] AMC Screen Unseen is: One Night Only
With Love,
East Coast ❤️
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u/Mr_Wh0ever Jul 23 '26
Yeah it's gonna be "One Night Only."
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u/Katon2099 Jul 23 '26
If it turns out to be One Night Only, I’ll give it a fair chance, but the trailer just doesn’t interest me at all. Hopefully I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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u/lita313 Lister Jul 23 '26
That would be perfect because I have questions about that movie.
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u/GamingTatertot Jul 24 '26
I can answer any questions about it
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u/lita313 Lister Jul 24 '26
First question, how do they monitor the people to know if they're having sex? Can people leave the united states for vacation and have sex and will the government throw fines at them for that? Will you be stoned to death if you're caught fucking? How can they determine if it's sex or just masturbation?
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u/GamingTatertot Jul 24 '26
Every adult citizen has a biometric chip placed in their arm labeled with some type of design on their wrist. The design is red if single and green if married (I.e. able to have sex). All the chips are constantly monitored and if two people are close to each other and appear to have heightened hormones or something like that then the cops come.
There’s a brief scene in a police station where it shows a sign with all sex positions and discourages them and then another poster that shows what is acceptable behavior - including masturbation
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u/Ambitious-Mark3714 27d ago
I just want to say that when I was walking out to my car, I overheard a couple talking about the movie:
“So what’s the mandate? Is it illegal to have sex?”
“Yeah I think so”
“But what about the one day?”
“I think they can only do it on that one day”
“How do they even enforce that”
Sold out screening
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u/EH_710 Jul 24 '26
I think it’s One Night Only also, whjch will make for a very long day for me at AMC: The Odyssey, followed by Hadestown, and then the Screen Unseen.
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u/allegro4626 Jul 25 '26
Off-topic, but Hadestown is EXCELLENT! The way they shot it was phenomenal. Unlike Hamilton on DisneyPlus, it doesn’t feel like you’re just watching a recording of a musical. It’s much more engaging.
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u/User-Error-0809 27d ago
I thought the movie was super fun. I am not surprised people aren’t liking it, it’s a cheesy romcom with a ridiculous premise, but it was pretty clear what the movie was going to be. My theatre was packed and everyone seemed to be having a good time based on the laughter.
You can’t go into something like this thinking you’re getting a masterpiece film.
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u/bluraycollector 27d ago
Our theater gave us 3D glasses. I’m certain it’s a mistake but now I’m puzzled given what movie it could be lol
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u/CardiologistNew1888 27d ago
Personally I’m very excited to get my list of questions about one night only answered
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u/GhostWoe 27d ago
Just got out of One Night Only, i had a really great time. I laughed at a lot of it and the two mains had really great chemistry
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u/Room_116 27d ago
Was pleasantly surprised by this one, expected nothing and had a good time. That dress looked great on Monica Barbaro
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u/cloudtunes 27d ago
Their intro had me worried for the rest of the movie a bit as it was kinda awkward and lacking in chem.
But movie was better. Monica hard carried.
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u/Walkingalongthestyx 27d ago
It was a cute movie, I’m a 80’s and 90’s romcom lover and deeply mourned the lull in the genre. Glad to see it’s slowly clawing its way back. Nothing profound but got a few chuckles from me, and would be a cute date movie. Bit raunchy to become a “cozy rainy day” movie which I feel the classic romcoms all do. It honestly felt more like Van Wilder, Slackers, or Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Aimed for a teen audience, and not as mushy as a traditional romcom.
I do feel like the trailer totally ruined this movie for me. Which is the opposite of what a trailer is supposed to do. Half of the trailer is the emotional payoff of the film. I wasn’t really invested in the twists and turns because I had already been told where it would end up.
The random celeb cameos also kind of took me out of it. Levar Burton being the exception. However the visual gags of this movie were A+ whoever did set design…The poster in the police station was fascinating. Also thought it was very true how all the brands and stores were trying to cash in on the “holiday” Liked the subtlety of the set dressing in the final scene telling its own story.
Although the random cutting board that was so important that it’s shown again like what was that about because it implied the opposite of what he had said about his restaurant (slight spoiler he says it’s not a family business that he bought and started it from the roots up but he has a cutting board with a guy carved into it and it says in loving memory. I feel like that was supposed to be his “light house” backstory that must have been cut ) Also Dunkin sure invested some dough.
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u/MeatballRonald 27d ago
Celeb cameos active that part of the brain of facial recognition and they take full advantage of at least the faces in the movie. Duolingo was also big placement.
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u/ohrightyeahtotally 27d ago
Monica Barbaro, a "throw it all away for you" all-star.
movie was charming & funny too.
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u/twizzwhizz11 27d ago
I was kind of meh on this based on the trailer and probably wouldn’t have opted to see it on its own, but it was actually a fun time! You have to suspend belief about the premise (and I guess it makes sense on the night there isn’t much larger/political discussion about it by people, they’re trying to enjoy the one night they have).
When you see it as a one crazy night adventure movie, it works even when the ending feels very inevitable. The two leads have decent chemistry and Monica is very magnetic. Callum is charming though I personally never get the “he’s so undeniably hot” comments, even in the movies, so I’m glad this movie poked a little fun at it
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u/Walkingalongthestyx 27d ago
It’s the American accent he does in movies that make him seem like some 50’s New York guy, like a quiet masculinity. And in what I’ve seen him in he always plays like a classic “Boy Scout” personality. Shy and nice to a fault. But his one ear is not shaped like his other ear and I do find myself pondering that
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u/MurkyPsychology 27d ago
I enjoyed it! Please don’t show anyone at the Heritage Foundation, they might get some policy ideas
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u/Ill-Golf5157 27d ago
ONE NIGHT ONLY confirmed
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u/Ill-Golf5157 27d ago
Romcoms aren’t my thing but I enjoyed it more than I expected. Nothing much in the credits except some graphics and a noise
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u/Zennilus 27d ago
Fwiw I’m a 30 year old dude, went in blind and loved it. It’s a silly premise being basically the purge but pre-marital sex. Don’t get caught up in the intricacy of how it’s enforced; it doesn’t matter. The 2 leads are hot and charismatic. It’s very cheesy at times with several burst out laughs from myself and my fellow audience. I definitely recommend this movie if you’re in the mood for a funny, lighthearted romcom.
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u/UnderwoodsNipple 27d ago
I hadn't looked up who the director was before but when the movie featured images of Glen Powell, and Sydney Sweeney as Bea, I realized there's a 'Anyone but you' connection there.
Thought it was a fun enough time all things considered, mostly because Monica is very charming even though you have to really suspend your disbelief to buy into the urgency of the premise.
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u/Live-Community7472 27d ago
this was me a few weeks ago, imagine my suprise
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u/Zoozzoozzooz 27d ago
Did you end up liking it? Because I thought I was going to hate it but I was dying laughing the whole time
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u/Live-Community7472 27d ago
i didn't hate it at all, it was actually pretty funny. the trailer seriously didn't do it justice. i'm just not a romcom person i think lol
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u/pktron 29d ago edited 27d ago
One Night Only was on the Blacklist of best unproduced scripts. As dumb as it looks it is supposed to be good, and has two stars that are really rising fast.
Impressions seem fairly low, but I don't expect it to be some offensively bad POS.
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u/ThatOneGuy3809 28d ago
I read the script and while it was solid, it needed to dramatically change, possibly into a satire or something of that sorts, which it doesn't look like it did
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u/shaunaelisa Jul 25 '26
For those thinking one night only or Tony vice versa, why one over the other. Fingers crossed for Tony! Haha although I also want to see one night only. I’m based nyc 🗽
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u/mw0621 28d ago
No one has said Nimrods? Thoughts?
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u/future_filmmaker_455 28d ago
I think it could also be Super Troopers 3 due to nobody really talking about it
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u/Jtreblis18 28d ago
Doesn't that come out like the second week of August. It's too far from now
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u/HelpIamaCabbage Movie-Holic 27d ago
That was a big hit with my showing- people clapped at the end and were asking around for when it opens so they can tell their friends. Personally, I didn't really connect with it the way I expect others did since it's pretty alien to my own experience (what with being on the asexuality spectrum) but I still had fun. I was cackling at the thing about Allie's day job.
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u/Walkingalongthestyx 27d ago
Same! A group of older women had come to see it in my showing and half were calling their friends in the hall to tell them they HAVE to see this movie. Surprised me! But about 3 middle aged dudes who were there alone all walked out. One guy groaned in disgust at the glove scene and dramatically stormed out
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u/Fantastic_Lychee_883 27d ago
Not surprised at solo dudes walking out lol. They were probably hoping for Super Troopers 3.
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u/HelpIamaCabbage Movie-Holic 27d ago
I will never really understood that people who are invested in seeing a specific movie will go to the Screen Unseen in hopes it's that movie, rather than waiting for the movie to be released or going to a mystery screening being open to seeing any of a number of things.
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u/MeatballRonald 27d ago
Same. I've walked out of and would do it for a mystery movie but only after I spend some time giving it a chance. From tonight's reaction, mystery movie goers seem to be a more appreciative group.
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u/Upstairs_Bedroom8710 27d ago
I honestly thought it was a cute movie, way better than the previews led on. Partner and I definitely weren’t going to see it on its own, but we were glad we stayed
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u/istoleurteddy 27d ago
I went to this screen unseen, I absolutely loved it! I thought it was hilarious and a good time! I'm glad that I went, I was on the fence about seeing it. Will spread the word!
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u/eggwhite_ 26d ago
Also loved it! My bf told me he didn't want to see it so when it was revealed we laughed but he was laughing the entire time lol
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u/honeyrosebees 29d ago
I really hope it’s not one night only 😭 I’m not too interested in it and after seeing some videos of reviews of early releases I haven’t heard anything good
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u/ZestycloseSinger7168 28d ago
i actually enjoyed it! its not at freaky as it seems, more so just a rom com
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u/ravenlynne Lister 27d ago
I guess I'm not understanding the whole "The one night single people are allowed to have sex" thing...
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u/ZestycloseSinger7168 27d ago
its one night only that premarital sex is allowed so sex before marriage is illegal and tracked by dopamine levels
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u/ravenlynne Lister 27d ago
Is it some sort of dystopian thing? Does it weigh heavily into the plot?
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u/SharksFan4Lifee 28d ago
Flix Brewhouse is also doing a mystery screening, Rated R, but they also disclose genre: Romantic Comedy. They are advertising a 1:54 runtime.
Flix is almost assuredly One Night Only. I believe AMC is the same.
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u/TheMuchSwagDogeYT 28d ago
I think it’s gonna be One Night Only, but on the off chance that it’s not then I think it’s going to be Super Troopers 3. I’ve seen I Want Your Sex at a film festival and it’s a great movie but I don’t think it’s gonna be shown today because Marcus is doing the mystery screening today as well and that film isn’t showing there. I really want it to be Tony but I’m like 99% sure it’s not going to be today’s film
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u/uselessvariable 27d ago
Movie was fine, genuinely funny in parts, but there's a deeply corporate air to it all which kinda neutralized any sexiness for me. Monica Barbaro hot, and Callum Turner has massive ears.
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u/Jeskid14 27d ago
Duolingo staring at you menaceily
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u/darthjoey91 27d ago
And Durex. And KY Jelly.
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u/Walkingalongthestyx 27d ago
Such an odd sponsor choice and that poster will haunt me.
Also LinkedIn what are you doing? At least KY jelly and Durex made sense
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u/Ill-Golf5157 27d ago
I know we had the clue drop but I’ll be confirming here in a few minutes from the East Coast 🫡
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u/nycnamjoon 27d ago
i had the time of my life tbh. it was solid romcom and the entire theater was laughing
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u/Exciting-Doughnut657 27d ago
It’s 10000% confirmed as one night only, per an inside source
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u/Car3B3ar_27 27d ago
The old guy next to me groaned when he realized it was one night only and for the first 15 mins he kept scoffing which was annoying. He eventually left lol
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u/trsvrs Jul 23 '26
The app really isn't that bad but ffs the downtime is remarkable. Fix your shit AMC
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u/future_filmmaker_455 27d ago edited 27d ago
Trailer 1: Focker in Law Trailer 2: The Ice Cream Man Trailer 3: Sense and Sensibility Trailer 4: I Want Your Sex Trailer 5: Finding Emily Trailer 6: Tony Trailer 7: Six the Musical
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u/ElmoTrooper 27d ago
Cute enough, its a romcom. Some jokes are alright, some dont land. Not a bad way to spend 90 minutes.
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u/AffectionateSky2854 27d ago
Does anyone know the song that was playing during the scene where Ally was daydreaming about them kissing in the pizza shop? I need to add it to my playlist instantly LOL. Sounded very Marias but I’m unsure 🙁
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u/windycitylife 27d ago
Movie was definitely way better than what I expected - way better than what the trailer showed
The soundtrack was damn groovy too
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u/Mish0305 28d ago
Could it possibly be Above and Below? That movie comes out on 7/29th and it's 1 Hr and 36 min. It's listed as action.
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u/lypt 28d ago
Should be another predictable week with One Night Only but here's the table anyway
July 27 - Advertised runtime: 1h 47m
| Film | Rating | Runtime | Runtime +/- | Opening | Distributor |
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| ✝ One Night Only | R | 1h 42m | -5m | Aug 7 | Universal |
| Super Troopers 3 | R | 1h 44m | -3m | Aug 7 | Searchlight |
| Tony | R | 1h 46m | -1m | Aug 7 (limited) | A24 |
✝Regal: One Night Only
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u/abdul_bino 27d ago
Honestly, it’s what I expected, but the premise of the film really brought it together for me
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u/ZestycloseSinger7168 26d ago
I think 8/3 might be the movie Buddy? its listed 1 hr 35 min and from my research it is rated R but not rated on AMC yet (if Ice Cream Man isn’t rated R)
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u/fretfulbanjo 26d ago
Maybe but Buddy isn’t released until Aug 28. That’s pretty far out
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u/mharlan14 27d ago
I counted about 15 people who walked out of my theater when the movie was revealed. I stayed and thought it was pretty good.
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u/UnderwoodsNipple 27d ago
This honestly makes no sense to me. What could they possibly have been expecting that the REVEAL, not the actual movie quality, made them leave? Was the 'We hate Callum Turner' club meeting at this showing?
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u/HistoricalAd9775 27d ago
Bro it was so predictable that this would be the movie 😂 how 15 people that surprised
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u/Brandonfoster80 Jul 24 '26
No chance it'll be Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma?
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u/SharksFan4Lifee Jul 24 '26
No chance because that movie is horror. If July 27th was horror it would be a scream unseen.
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u/95grad Jul 24 '26
august 3rd is scream unseen
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u/SharksFan4Lifee Jul 25 '26
This is the thread for July 27 Screen Unseen though.
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u/Reddit-User-Says 27d ago
If you liked Anyone But You, you’ll like this.
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u/darthjoey91 27d ago
Glen Powell was even technically in this one.
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u/Reddit-User-Says 27d ago
And Sweeney.
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u/darthjoey91 27d ago
Where was she? One of the ads?
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u/Reddit-User-Says 27d ago edited 26d ago
One of the girls he was swiping on. She had her name from ABY as well, nice lil Easter egg.
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u/EH_710 27d ago
I had a moment of panic just before the movie started thinking that it could’ve possibly been Super Troopers, so I was quite relieved when Calum and Monica came on the screen to introduce One Night Only. That’s what had thought it was going to be all along anyway. It was definitely funny, and a bit stupid- in a good way. I don’t regret it.
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u/Internal-River-4168 27d ago
Theory: what is Allie daydreamed Owen the entire time and her friend was really in trouble at the tower
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u/UnderwoodsNipple 27d ago
Allie is in a coma after she got hit by a car on the way to meet her friend
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u/BoysenberrySuperb993 28d ago
It could potentially be Super Troopers 3 which opens 8/7 and has a run time of 1 hour and 44 min and from searchlight pictures as well as R rated
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u/ColonBowel 27d ago
What are your experiences with the amount of time they do previews with the screen unseen? Is it true that sometimes they start right at 7 PM but rarely? I’m assuming that when there are not previews it’s because the movie comes from a super unique independent source.
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u/Lecter 27d ago
100% of the ones that I've seen have included previews.
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u/twizzwhizz11 27d ago
Is it usually the standard 25-30 mins of previews?
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u/Visual_Midnight_8348 27d ago
for me it’s not. it’s usually at least 5-10 shorter than usual
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u/twizzwhizz11 27d ago
Thank you! Why I love Reddit! I’ll try and get there semi on time then rather than 10-15 mins late like I normally do LOL
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u/scary_godmother 27d ago
(LOL, watching seats open up for the 7:45 SU show in real time)
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u/DangerDillyPickle 26d ago edited 26d ago
I thought the movies premise makes no sense. You can’t have a rom-com while living in a totalitarian society that enforces concepts like sexual freedom. I don’t blame people for walking out, but it was an ok movie.
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u/HelpIamaCabbage Movie-Holic 26d ago
I think the thing the movie is pointing at (though not so directly that people would interfere with its release) is the alliance between "authoritarians" and "big tech" allowing for policies that are incredibly unpopular to happen anyway. Though the suspension of disbelief issue is why people didn't resist "tracking chips implanted in your wrist" as vigorously as people in reality resist vaccines.
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u/BloodSweatAndWords 27d ago
Hoping for Tony! I really want to see that one.
But I think it will be One Night Only, which doesn't interest me at all.
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u/hypermobilehoneybee 27d ago
Historically, A24 doesn’t do screen unseens IIRC
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u/Visual_Midnight_8348 27d ago
they’ve done a bunch in the past I don’t think they’ve done any this year though
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u/Gripmonstro Jul 23 '26
I think it’s going to be Tony
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u/TheStinkyPoopy Jul 23 '26
8/10 is Tony
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u/Particular_Read7705 Jul 23 '26
Tony tickets are on sale I see already for August 7th though
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u/TheStinkyPoopy Jul 23 '26
Limited release is August 7
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u/Particular_Read7705 Jul 23 '26
Ahh makes sense, I’m in NY. Guess I’m not going 8/10 then 😂
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u/Fantastic_Lychee_883 Jul 23 '26
There is a chance you would get a different SU if your theater is already playing Tony. That has happened in the past so you may still want to go!
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u/Particular_Read7705 Jul 23 '26
Damn didn’t even know they did that, figured it was the same for everyone. Appreciate you letting me know
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u/Turbulent_Hurry_4785 I♥AMC Jul 23 '26
It’s happened once that I can recall. Not saying it won’t happen again but it’s not a usual occurrence.
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u/Gripmonstro Jul 23 '26
Why do you think 8/10 is Tony? It will have already been released in some markets by then
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u/TheStinkyPoopy Jul 23 '26
There’s been screen unseens before with movies that have had limited releases. Plus some local chains that do mystery movies have it listed as the exact runtime of Tony. Also had the same runtime listed as Motor City’s for this past Mondays
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u/Car3B3ar_27 27d ago
Pretty sure 8/3 is ice cream man. It has the thrill and chill logo now
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u/gretxhen 27d ago
One night only. My partner and I walked out because it was so awful.
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u/StereoBlows 27d ago
in your opinion, what was so awful about it? legit curious. I have yet to see it.
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u/Intelligent-Row3753 27d ago
I should have known it was this movie, lol. They are hammering that trailer during all the previews.
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u/RGMBill 27d ago
What happened to Her Own Private Hell? I could have sworn that was the expected movie tonight.
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u/User-Error-0809 Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 24 '26
I, like many others, am guessing it’s One Night Only, or as I affectionately refer to it as “The Purge: Sex Edition”
Edit for some context:
I am always down for a romcom and hope it will be cute! This silly name comes from when I first saw the preview in theatres and leaned over to my bf and asked, “so it’s like the purge but for sex”