Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, today announces the next presidential debate will air live on the big screen at select Regal Cinemas on Sunday, October 9. This free showing will be available at 206 Regal Cinemas across the United States. Here’s whatSteve Bunnell, Chief Content and Programming Officer at Regal Entertainment Group, had to say in a statement about this debate betweenTrumpandClinton.
“While our auditoriums feature the likes ofBatman V. SupermanorAlien vs. Predator, we are excited to offer voters a chance to watch Clinton vs. Trump as they go head to head on the big screen. As we continue to look at ways to bring alternative content to our screens, we invite you to come cheer and jeer the candidates at Regal this Sunday.”
The second presidential debate takes place on Sunday, October 9 at 9 PM ET at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, moderated byAnderson Cooper. For a full list of 206 participating theatres, please visit REGMovies.com. The site also reveals that debate attendees will receive a free drink with the purchase of a popcorn. While we don’t know if the election betweenDonald TrumpandHillary Clintonwill ever be adapted for the big screen, we do know of one recent hit that was somewhat inspired by this election.
Back in May, filmmakerJames DeMonacoadmitted that his sequelThe Purge: Election Yearwas partially inspired by the race between these two candidates. Given how this election has dominated the news cycle and various aspects of pop culture throughout the year, it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that aDonald Trumpvs.Hillary Clintonmovie could some day hit the screen. Until then, fans can see this rivalry play out on the small screen as well.
Last weekend, during the season premiere ofSaturday Night Live,Alec Baldwincame aboard to portrayDonald TrumpalongsideKate McKinnonasHillary Clintonin a mock version of the first debate.Alec Baldwinwill return toSNLasDonald Trumpin the weeks leading up to Election Day on November 8. The third and final presidential debate will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 9 PM ET at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, moderated byChris Wallace.
