Monday movie dates just got a little easier on the wallet.
Ayala Malls Cinemas has brought back its Red Carpet Mondays promotion, giving moviegoers a Buy 1, Get 1 ticket deal every Monday. The promo runs from July 20 to November 30, 2026, giving film fans several more months to plan a budget-friendly cinema date with friends, family or a partner.
The promotion comes at a time when going to the movies can quickly become an expensive outing once tickets, food and transportation are added to the bill.
With the Buy 1, Get 1 offer, however, moviegoers can bring someone along without paying for two regular tickets, making Mondays a potentially cheaper alternative to weekend cinema trips.
How Red Carpet Mondays works
The mechanics are fairly straightforward.
Every Monday during the promo period, moviegoers can purchase two tickets for the same movie and schedule, with one ticket offered for free under the Buy 1, Get 1 promotion.
The deal is available at participating Ayala Malls Cinemas and can be booked through Ayala All Access, Ayala Malls’ online platform for movie tickets and other cinema purchases.
For moviegoers who prefer planning ahead, checking the available screening schedule before heading to the mall can help avoid sold-out screenings, particularly for popular releases.
Not every cinema or movie is included
There is a catch, however.
The Buy 1, Get 1 offer does not apply to every Ayala cinema and screening. Bonifacio High Street Cinemas are excluded, along with specialty formats including 4DX, A-Luxe and MyCinema.
Selected movie titles are also excluded from the promotion. These include Disney’s live-action Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Insidious: Out of the Further.
The promotion also cannot be combined with senior citizen or PWD discounts, since the Buy 1, Get 1 offer is already a discounted ticket deal.
Because participating titles and screening schedules can vary by branch, moviegoers should check the listing for their preferred Ayala Malls Cinema before purchasing.
A reason to bring back the Monday movie date
For many Filipinos, moviegoing is less about simply watching a film and more about having somewhere to spend time together.
Ayala Malls’ head of marketing and consumer experience, Mae Dichupa, said that while people can watch videos almost anywhere today, watching a movie together in a cinema remains a different experience.
“Nothing quite compares to gathering around a movie and experiencing it together,” Dichupa said.
That idea is central to Red Carpet Mondays. Instead of treating Monday as the start of another work or school week, the promotion turns it into an opportunity for a movie date, family outing or catch-up with friends.
It also fits into a broader effort among Philippine cinema chains to encourage audiences to return to theaters through lower-priced tickets and promotions. Other major cinema operators have introduced their own discounts as the industry continues to compete with the convenience of streaming at home.
What you can watch
The exact movies available under Red Carpet Mondays depend on the branch and the week’s screening lineup.
Current Ayala Malls cinema schedules show a mix of new releases and returning titles across different locations, so moviegoers can check their preferred branch before booking.
For those planning a group outing, the offer can make a noticeable difference, particularly when two people would otherwise each need to purchase a regular ticket.
The deal can also turn a spontaneous Monday plan into a regular weekly ritual: pick a movie, choose a cinema, grab some snacks and split the cost with your movie buddy.
Where to book
Moviegoers can reserve seats through Ayala All Access, Ayala Malls’ online platform for cinema tickets. The service allows users to browse movie schedules and purchase tickets online, with no account currently required to make a purchase.
Since showtimes and participating movies may change, it is best to check the listing before heading to the cinema.
For those who have been putting off a movie date because of the cost, Mondays may now be the easiest excuse to finally make plans.
Red Carpet Mondays runs every Monday until November 30, 2026.
