The return of MoviePass: Everything we know

Can the subscription-based ticketing service successfully return after a spectacular collapse?

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After a spectacular collapse that included securities fraud charges against its CEO, MoviePass has officially returned. A relaunched version of the movie subscription service has been in beta since last year, but it was made available nationwide for Memorial Day weekend. Like before, subscribers pay a monthly fee in exchange for a card that can be used to purchase movie tickets, but there are a few key differences between the new version and the old one.

How does the new MoviePass compare to the old one?

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.