12 Unique Movie Viewing Party Ideas

4. Find your dream home theater on Peerspace

Along with private movie theaters, Peerspace is also your best stop to find private home theaters all over the world. There are hundreds of great options out there like this luxury home movie theater with a starlight ceiling in New York.

This beautiful, intimate spot is best for small gatherings and comes packed with tons of great amenities. Color-changing lights, a PS5, reclining seats, and surround sound are just a few of the things that make this space so highly rated, so check it out!

5. Set up a concession stand

Want movie viewing party ideas that provide an immersive experience? Try something like this movie night party concession stand from Sunshine Parties on Etsy. It comes with a ton of fun labels that will help you create your very own concession stand to house all your treats and snacks–it also makes for a fun photo op!

6. Serve up themed cocktails for the adults

The best pairing for a themed movie night is of course a themed cocktail! This list from Liquor.com has seven different options for different themes ranging from heist movies to horror movies. These are sure to be a winner for the grown-ups at your party and go the extra mile for your theme.

7. Take an intermission with some fun games

Let’s face it, some movies are long and we can always use a few minutes to stretch out our legs in the middle. If you’ve got friends who like to get up and move around, you may want to book a location like this downtown lounge with a movie theater, pool table, and ping pong table in Tacoma. This spacious lounge offers all the space you need to both kick back and enjoy a movie or mingle and have some fun playing games. It’s truly the whole package!

8. Pop a popcorn pinata

Movie theater popcorn is great and all, but wouldn’t it be better if it were filled with more candy? This pinata shaped like a classic container of popcorn is a perfect addition to any movie viewing party. What better way to get things started than with an explosion of all the candy you’re going to enjoy throughout the evening?

9. Pose like a movie star with fun photo booth props

If you want to get everyone involved and send them home with a fun memento of your party, a photo booth is a perfect way to do that. On Peerspace, you can filter your results to find locations that already have them on site. Just grab a set of printable photo booth props like these from Etsy and you’re all set for lights, camera, and action!

10. Go all out with a decorations kit

Looking to deck out your party like a real Hollywood awards show? On Amazon, you can find some options that will get your party looking perfect fast. Try out something like this pack of 99 decorations that’s full of balloons, cutouts, photo backdrops, and more–truly everything you need for a red carpet experience!

11. Remind guests to turn off their phones (in a cute way)

If you’re having a proper movie viewing night, it’s important that everybody follows the usual theater etiquette. We recommend something like this adorable sign from Pigs Party Shack’s Etsy page that serves as a fun reminder to keep the cell phones silenced for the duration of the film.

12. Get the whole movie theater experience

For our last item on our list of movie viewing party ideas, we recommend going for the classic movie theater experience.

Thankfully, Peerspace can hook you up with options like this themed movie theater with a kitchen and rooftop in Illinois! This is a fantastic spot for enjoying your full menu while still being able to sit in a classic theater. Each theater has a specific theme as well, perfect for if you have a movie that corresponds with one of them.