Connecticut Bill Proposes Requiring Movie Theaters to List Actual Film Start Times

State Senator Martin Looney aims to address audience frustration by mandating separate listings for trailers and feature films.

Connecticut State Senator Martin Looney introduced a bill on January 21, 2025, requiring movie theaters to list both the start time of trailers and the actual film start time.
The proposal seeks to give moviegoers the option to skip pre-show advertisements and arrive just in time for the feature presentation.
Looney described pre-show ads and trailers as an unnecessary use of patrons' time, advocating for more transparency in movie scheduling.
Independent theaters and industry representatives have raised concerns, arguing the change could harm revenue streams that rely on pre-show advertising.
AMC Theatres and other major chains currently advise moviegoers to allow an extra 20 minutes for pre-shows, but do not list separate start times for trailers and films.