Grab Your Popcorn: The DMV Is For Movie Lovers

D.C. Ranked Among Top 10

We all know how great fresh, buttery popcorn can taste as the opening credits begin to roll. Where in the U.S. can you have a memorable cinematic experience? Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Movie Lovers.

We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on movie theater access and ratings, as well as streaming quality for those who prefer to watch at home. We also considered affordability of movie tickets, film groups, and festivals, among 13 total metrics. And the Oscar goes to … New York (No. 1) remains the best option for “Moonstruck” movie lovers for the second year in a row.

Check out the 10 best cities for movie lovers below, followed by key insights from our report:

Rank City

1 New York, NY

2 Los Angeles, CA

3 San Francisco, CA

4 Chicago, IL

5 Atlanta, GA

6 Austin, TX

7 Portland, OR

8 San Diego, CA

9 Seattle, WA

10 Washington, DC