We all have that one friend who practically lives at the movie theater. You know, the one who logs and rates films on Letterboxd before they can even leave the theater. With the holidays coming up, you might think about getting them a random DVD and calling it a day, but where’s the fun in that? And what do you give someone who seems to have seen every single movie on Earth? I’m here to help. As a cinephile myself who frequents the theater at least twice a month, these are the gifts that I know any movie lover will want. From games to “Wicked” water bottles to Blu-rays, here’s your guide to the best gifts for the film buffs and movie lovers in your life.
18 Gifts for Movie Lovers
- Ten Points for Gryffindor: Does Hogwarts exist? No. But will that stop us pretending that it does? No. This Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Harry Potter Edition Board Game transports you to Hogwarts with Harry, Hermione and Ron. Choose a house, hop onto the Hogwarts Express train, make your way to Dumbledore’s office and collect points — $20
- I’m Off to See the Wizard: No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do love this Owala cup inspired by Elphaba. It’s green just like her! Plus, the insulated stainless steel material keeps drinks hot or cold for hours — $40
- Changed For Good: And you should definitely get the Glinda bottle to match, because pink and green go great together — $40
- Rule the Galaxy: If they love the dark side, this affordable Darth Vader Funko Pop! Figure is the perfect gift. It features his signature helmet, black cape and red lightsaber — $10
- Pop, Pop, Pop!: You can’t have a movie without popcorn. Grab them this Dash Popcorn Maker so they can have fresh, hot popcorn every movie night. It even comes with a removable butter tray — $20
- Fun Flavors: If they prefer more flavor, this Urban Accents Popcorn Gift Set comes with five flavorful seasonings, including white cheddar and sriracha, along with popcorn kernels — $22
- Popcorn Buckets: Make a movie lover’s basket with these retro-style Novelty Place Popcorn Buckets. They’re leak-proof and oil-proof, so they can add as much butter and oil as they desire on movie night — $14
- Splurge Gift: If you’re willing to splurge, snag them this 32-Inch 2-Series Amazon Fire TV, which has Dolby Digital Plus, HDR 10 and HD 720p resolution — $110
- Blockbuster: Millennials and older Gen-Z will love reminiscing on the days of picking out movies from Blockbuster while playing this Blockbuster and Chill game. Crack clues and try to guess each other’s movies before time runs out — $14
- Bomb Screenplay: If they still find themselves talking about “Barbenheimer summer,” they’ll love this Oppenheimer: Official Screenplay by Christopher Nolan — $11
- This Is Barbie’s Dreamhouse: Another Barbenheimer staple, they can watch Barbie navigate through the human world and take back Barbieland from Ken in this Barbie Blu-ray DVD — $10
- Theater Room Decor: Those who have a movie room or movie-themed office or home can display this film clapboard. It comes with a pen so they can write down their favorite scene, director and details on it — $13
- Streaming Device: There’s nothing better than the gift of streaming your favorite movies at home. If they’re still using cable, give them the ultimate upgrade with this Roku Streaming Stick 4K, featuring sharp 4K imagery and Dolby Vision — $30
- Marvel Universe: Even if they’ve seen all of the movies, it doesn’t hurt to grab them this Marvel Cinematic Universe Official Timeline Book, which follows the MCU timeline from the beginning, including Iron Man and the infinity stones — $28
- Movie Night Upgrade: Let them take movie night to the next level with this projector, which has built-in streaming apps like Disney+ and Netflix — $50
- Simple Gift: For something simple, yet thoughtful, you can’t go wrong with a gift card. Grab a Regal one for $25 or $50 on Amazon — $50
- AMC Movie Theater: A wise woman, a.k.a. Nicole Kidman, says, “We come to this place for magic.” If AMC Theaters is local to their area, get them an AMC gift card — $25
- District 12’s Victor: If they’re a huge fan of “The Hunger Games” movies, then you have to grab the books for them. In preparation of the new “Sunrise on the Reaping” movie next year, snag them a copy of the book — $16
