Themed Movie Night Ideas

Premiere Outdoor Movies • Sep 26, 2019

In case you're looking for a party idea that is entertaining and simple, a themed movie night party is a perfect choice. You can transform your home into a cinema with next to no exertion, and enjoy the lovely climate and host an open-air motion picture night that is reminiscent of a recreation center drive-in or screening

Tips for A Perfect Themed Movie Night

Pizza Night. Look for movies that have a pizza theme, there are so many fun toppings to go with pizza and your guests can suggest their favorites. Since pizza is a staple food for many teens, think of what teen movies your kids will enjoy with pizza night. Consider options such as:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
  • Mystic Pizza.
  • Do the Right Thing.
  • Wayne’s World.
  • She’s All That.

Southern Movie Night. There are many great films that are set in the South. Look for food options to match such as Southern BBQ, gumbo, pecan pie, biscuits, Cajun food, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, and drink some sweet tea. Consider options such as:

  • Forrest Gump.
  • Fried Green Tomatoes.
  • Steel Magnolias.

Sports Movie Night. There are plenty of fun and inspiring movies about football and baseball. Look for food options similar to what you would enjoy at a game. Such as hot dogs, popcorn, candy, cracker jacks, soft pretzels. Use decorations to make your own stadium at home and enjoy these great movies:

  • The Bad News Bears.
  • Air Bud.
  • Field Of Dreams.
  • Rudy.
  • Radio.
  • Rocky.
  • The Blind Side.
  • Friday Night Lights.

Mobster Movie Theme. Of course, this brings to mind the stereotypical Italian family, what would they eat? A big pasta dinner, a tray of lasagne complete with a huge antipasto appetizer tray. Add some garlic bread, some red wine and some tiramisu or cannoli for dessert. Consider these great movies:

  • The Godfather
  • The Last Godfather
  • Scarface
  • Carlito's Way
  • The Untouchables
  • Casino
  • Goodfellas
  • Donnie Brasco

Ocean Themed Movie Night. Those who love seafood will find any excuse for a seafood dinner. So whether you cook up a seafood dish or roll some sushi, you can find much good fishing themed movies to go along with it:

  • The Abyss.
  • Deep Blue Sea.
  • Moana.
  • Jaws.
  • Finding Nemo.
  • Cast Away.
  • The Perfect Storm.
  • Titanic

Superheroes Themed Movie Night. The best superhero movies are adrenaline-pumping thrill rides that see good triumph over evil and depict conflicted characters who fight for justice above all else. They are the movies that leave you walking out the cinema, punching the sky, and believing you can make a difference in this cruel world too. Pick your favorite foods and rename them to match the superhero movie you choose for movie night. Anything goes! Consider movie options such as:

  • Spiderman.
  • Batman.
  • Thor.
  • Captain America.
  • Captain Marvel.
  • Wonder Woman.
  • Ironman.
  • Avengers.
  • Superman.
  • Aquaman.

The Takeaway

There are very few that don't enjoy movie night. In order to try to make movie night more fun and interesting, don't be afraid to try a themed movie night!

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