Claim Deadline: April 21, 2025
Total Settlement: $2.5 Million
Proof Required: No
If you bought electronic movie tickets at a Regal Cinemas location in New York State using guest checkout on Regal’s website and paid a booking fee, you could be eligible for a cash payment from a $2.5 million class action settlement.
What’s the Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit claimed that Regal Cinemas violated New York’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Law by failing to clearly disclose booking fees before ticket selection. Regal allegedly misrepresented ticket prices, resulting in customers paying more than advertised. Regal denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible, you must have:
- Purchased tickets to a Regal theater in New York State
- Used Regal’s website (not the app)
- Paid a booking fee
- Used guest checkout
- Made the purchase between July 31, 2023, and July 15, 2024
Settlement Details
- Total Settlement Amount: $2,500,000
- Covers payouts, legal fees, administrative costs, and a service award to the lead plaintiff.
Payout Info
- Estimated Payment: $5 to $25 per ticket (based on a pro-rata calculation of fees paid)
- Payment Methods: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or Check
How to File a Claim
- Submit online or by mail before April 21, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST online or postmarked by mail)
- No proof required, but if you didn’t receive a notice, you may need a Cinema ID (found on receipts or Regal’s website)
Sample Theater IDs:
- Regal Times Square (NYC) – ID 1929
- Regal UA Sheepshead Bay (Brooklyn) – ID 1159
- Regal Ronkonkoma – ID 0632
- Regal Destiny USA (Syracuse) – ID 1733
- Regal Deer Park – ID 0692
- Regal Battery Park – ID 1335
- Regal Union Square – ID 1320
Key Dates
- Opt-Out/Objection Deadline: February 14, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: March 5, 2025
- Claim Submission Deadline: April 21, 2025
- Expected Payout Date: Around late 2025 or early 2026 (depending on court approval and appeals)
Submit Your Claim Here: [Regal Settlement Website]
