11 Things Minnesotans Smuggled Into Movie Theaters (Besides Candy)

Going to the movies with my family of four now costs about $100. I love going to the movies, especially for the popcorn, but I don't go as often as I would like because it has become so expensive. According to Statista.com, the average movie ticket price in 2023 was $11.90.

The tickets alone can easily cost $50 for all of us, and the snacks like popcorn and drinks can cost almost as much as the tickets. People have been trying to save money at the movies for ages, often by secretly bringing candy. While candy is the usual choice, some Minnesotans admit to bringing even more.

Just so you know, it is not illegal to bring food into a theater. If you get caught, the worst that can happen is that you are asked to leave the theater.

You won't get arrested or anything. Most of the time, they'll probably just ask you to take your snack back to your car or throw it away.

Speaking of snacks, The Takeout recently ranked the most popular movie theater treats in each state.

Peanut M&Ms and Red Vines are popular across the country, but here in Minnesota we're all about Buncha Crunch. It's my favorite too! I love pouring the whole bag into my popcorn for the perfect sweet and salty combination.

Buncha Crunch is among the top 10 most popular movie theater snacks of all time, but the little chocolate candies aren't number one, according to the rankings below. Check out the full list to see where your favorite candy landed.

All the candy in the cinema, ranked from worst to best