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The Best L.A. Movie Theater Popcorn, Ranked

L.A. TACO went on a mission to decide which local movie theaters sell the best popcorn in Los Angeles.

2:01 PM PDT on September 12, 2025

Los Feliz 3 showing "The Phoenician Scheme" and "Friendship".

Los Feliz 3 showing “The Phoenician Scheme” and “Friendship”. Photo by Marina Watanabe for L.A. TACO.

Close-up of movie theater popcorn. Photo by Marina Watanabe for L.A. TACO.

As Angelenos continue to search for ways to beat the heat during the characteristically sweltering September weather, movie theaters offer a tried-and-true retreat from the sun’s scorching rays.

So, why not choose the spot with the best concessions?

L.A. TACO went on a mission to determine which local theaters serve the best popcorn, in addition to enjoying their meticulously air-conditioned rooms and brain-freeze-inducing slushies.

To meet our criteria, the movie theaters we selected needed to be easily accessible via public transit and either independently owned (sorry, Nicole Kidman) or quintessential to Los Angeles.

L.A. TACO ranked the following L.A.-based theaters’ popcorn offerings in order from least to most tasty.