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Winner announced for 4 tickets to Studio Movie Grill (any location)

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner, Ronnie F., has been emailed. 

Studio Movie Grill opened its second Charlotte location on December 18th, 2019. 

It’s in Prosperity Village, 5336 Docia Crossing Road, off I-485 in the Highland Creek area. The first Charlotte Studio Movie Grill is in EpiCentre.

Read on to learn about Studio Movie Grill and how to enter to win 4 tickets to either location!

To those versed in local-speak, the new location is where the old Bi-Lo used to be. Also, it’s in the same shopping center as the best pizza in Charlotte, Due Amici Pizza. (Don’t argue this one, friends.)

The parking lot borders the  new 1.3-acre open space, The Green at Prosperity Village.

Studio Movie Grill features luxury recliners in 10 dine-in auditoriums. It will house a full-service bar and lounge area serving a made-to-order American Grill menu and premium drinks.

Buy tickets for your reserved seat online.

Here are a few useful things to know:

Discount on Tuesdays

On Tuesdays tickets are just $5 all day. This is also the case at Studio Movie Grill in EpiCentre.

Special Needs Screenings

On a Saturday morning shortly following the release of a family movie, at 11 a.m., Studio Movie Grill will offer a Special Needs Screening. At these screenings, the lights will be up and the volume will be lowered. Children are free to move around and talk. These screenings are FREE for children with special needs and their siblings. Other family members will receive matinee pricing.

Special Needs Screenings are not available at the Epicentre location.

Schedule for Special Needs Screening (please note corrected information):

  • January 25th, 2020: The Voyage of Dr. Doolittle

SMG Access

Studio Movie Grill’s loyalty program is called SMG Access.

There’s a free version, Cast, and a premium version, Director, which is $10 a year.

The unusual feature about this loyalty program is that not only do you get rewards, but the program also donates a movie and meal to deserving community organizations when you earn points.

Here’s what you get (and give) with each:

Cast:

  • $10 eBonus Card for every 1,000 points earned
  • 50 points upon sign-up
  • 50 points on your birthday
  • 50 points on your Access anniversary
  • 4 points for every $1 spent on movie admission
  • Advance promotional screenings
  • Special discounts
  • 1 movie and meal to a community organization for every 1,000 points
  • Free to join

Director:

  • No online booking fees
  • $10 eBonus Card for every 1,000 points
  • $5 eBonus Card upon sign-up
  • 1,000 points on your birthday
  • 100 points on your Access anniversary
  • 8 points for every $1 spent on movie admission
  • Priority advance promotional screenings
  • Special discounts
  • SMG Early Access tickets
  • Exclusive SMG events
  • SMG fan experiences
  • 1 movie and meal to a community organization for every 1,000 points
  • $10 annual fee

Win 4 tickets to Studio Movie Grill

To celebrate the opening of Studio Movie Grill at Prosperity Village, one Charlotte on the Cheap can win 4 tickets to the either Studio Movie Grill. To enter, you just need to be an email subscriber of Charlotte on the Cheap, and to leave a comment to this post. (You’ll need to keep scrolling down to do that.)

If you’re not an email subscriber yet, you can subscribe now. You’ll receive one email every morning, with all the latest free and cheap events and deals.

The winner will be randomly selected Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020. We will send you an email, and you’ll need to respond by end of day January 24th, with your mailing address so that the tickets can be mailed to you. If we don’t hear from you by then, an alternate winner will be selected.

Please know that there are some restrictions on the ticket pass you’ll win. There are some movies you can’t use the pass for, although at the time of this posting, there are no restricted movies. You can check on the current restrictions here.

Studio Movie Grill, Prosperity Village

5536 Docia Crossing Road
Charlotte, NC

Visit Website Get Directions

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: contest · film

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  5. Senetra Mcduffie says

    My family loves studio grill. One year we went right after the Thanksgiving parade. It was amazing the kid loved it

  7. William Driggers says

    Looks fabulous! I come to Charlotte for the transplant center and never know what to do during layovers.

  15. Darina says

    Thank you Charlotte in the Cheap!!! Your site really makes finding things to do in Charlotte easy!!! I’ve been using it since I moved here a year and a half ago.

  22. Marge says

    Would love to bring my family from out of town here! Awesome concept! Nice it’s so close to me too!

  28. Joyceleen English says

    I have never been to a Studio Movie Grill before, winning free tickets would be a awesome l would be so grateful. Thank you

  31. Nicole L Sudler says

    This would be great for a family outing, haven’t been to the movies in quite awhile.

  39. Wanda Howard says

    This sounds like a fun place to go and treat my kids to a movie- thanks for the opportunity to win!

  40. Erica Ring says

    Hello! 😊
    Thanks for the chance, COTC!
    My husband’s birthday is on 01/25.🎂🎁🎈🎉I’d love to celebrate it there with our lovely neighbors.

  43. Zay says

    A friend has been going to the first location for years. Perhaps now I’ll get over to see the new one. Even better if it’s due to winning this!

  50. Takela Swain says

    I am excited about the new location. I love seeing the expansion of businesses. It allows for growth in the city and more opportunities for consumers to engage.

  54. Alycia Fuller says

    SMG is our go to Movie place best, service and food. Cant wait 2 win those tickets!!😁😁

  62. Janeta J. says

    This is exciting! Looking forward to seeing lots of movies this year, and visiting the new location. I really hope I win the tickets.

  64. Kashti Haynes says

    My family & I would love to visit the new location. I’m excited about the fact that this theater has special days for special needs children.

  69. Latricia says

    Glad to know there’s a new spot in town to check out the best movies. Looking forward to visiting.

  72. Dana Taylor says

    I love SMG! The customer service, bar and food exceptional! I love movies and what better way to do in search a relaxed environment. It’s home away a from home armosphere.

  79. Jessica says

    We went once to Epicenter and can’t wait to try the new location right down the street! Winning 4 tickets would just be a bonus!! I love that they offer a special needs screening! Thank you COTC for sharing that info. I will be sharing with all my friends who have children with special needs!!

  81. Karen T says

    I love to get my movie on in style. Thanks studio movie grill for another great location. Charlotte on the Cheap, you’re the gift that keeps on giving.

  86. Nicole says

    Wow! My son was invited to a Sweet 16 Birthday last weekend and he and his friends celebrated by going to the movies at the new theater. He said it was great! I’d love to win tickets to take the family.

  87. Kelly F says

    How fun!!! Definitely want to go check out SMG!!! Thanks Charlotte on the Cheap for all the awesome tips 🙂

  93. eboni v baten says

    I would LOVE to win some free passes, then go get some oh the best pizza in Charlotte!!!!

  94. Ashleigh Alexander says

    Went to visit the new theater and LOVED it. Can’t wait to go again. Such a great experience!

  97. Kaitlyn Abromitis says

    We have t been to the movies in so long! Looking forward to a nw theater close by.

  100. Evon says

    Love this location because it’s walking distance for me…. thanks for the Highland Creek love!

  101. Kendra says

    My husband and I went to a movie at the new location and it was a great experience! Staff was friendly, food was good and the theater was clean. So happy to have a new movie theater in my neighborhood.

  106. Felicia Nichols says

    I love that the new location has accommodations for special needs children on a day just for them. I’m looking forward to passing on this info to parents at my school. And my winning tix would be used for a deserving student in my 5th grade class!! Thanks COTC & SMG.

  112. Felicia Nichols says

    I love that the new location has accommodations for special needs children on a day just for them. I’m looking forward to passing on this info to parents at my school. And my winning tix would be used for a deserving student in my 5th grade class!! Thanks COTC & SMG

  119. QueHorn says

    The discounted Tuesdays and Special Needs day for children and their siblings are fantastic incentives for families.

  128. Jennifer says

    I’m looking forward to visit the new location. I went last night and it was sold out. Friends who have attended, love it.

  129. Sharon Bradley says

    Love Studio Movie Grill. And really appreciate what you are doing for special needs children.

  133. Nesha says

    Those tickets are what my family need right now. Those would be perfect for us. I always wanted to try Studio Movie Grill and this new location is just right for us. Good luck to everyone and congratulations to the person who wins!!

  134. Mary Ann Smith says

    I would love to bring my 3 kids for a movie at Studio Movie Grill at the new location in Prosperity Village.

  138. Cindy says

    Love the studio movie Grill concept! Glad to see that there’s a second location that has been built!

  140. Jamie Chaw says

    Love SMG n thanks for iodaryng us every day on things to do in Clt!!!
    Am a loyal subscriber 👍
    Pick us out family of 4…

  145. Michael Rosario says

    I would love this. Please pick me, Studio Grill is amazing and I’m so glad a second location is open for everyone to experience how great it is!!!!

  147. Katrina says

    Always happy to enter for free prizes. Thanks for giving us a chance to go to a movie as a family at such a cool place!

  151. Travonna Casey says

    I love the new SMG! The north side of town needs more attractions like this and I’m glad they decided to open it in our area. I took my children to see Frozen 2 there in NYE and they loved it!

  170. Jean says

    This theatre is really nice. I just went last night. It would be even nicer if I was going for free!!

  173. Stacelyn Jones says

    Looking forward to checking out the new location. We used to live over there. Hope I win tickets 😆

  179. Juan McKissick says

    Anytime I get the opportunity to win something for my family of 4, I am ALL in!!! #familytimeatthemovies

  182. Quenisha Boyd says

    Let’s try this again. Hoping to win some tickets! Hey Tim! You might see my comment as you scroll again bahaha

  185. Jessica Ingram says

    This would be an awesome deal for our family of 8 to have half of our tickets paid for! And a great gift for my husband’s birthday 1/28!!

  195. Glory Talbott says

    We’re a family of four, so I have to leave a comment to have a chance/entry! Thanks for the opportunity!

  203. Adrienne Armstrong says

    Charlotte on the Cheap is the #1 go-to for what’s happening in and around Charlotte. I love SMG and would love to win tix!!

  208. Kristie says

    We took a trip to the uptown Charlotte Studio Grill for my daughter’s birthday one year and we had a BLAST! We would love to check out the new one, crossing fingers!

  209. Kim says

    When we first moved here we signed up for Charlotteonthecheap.com because we wanted to experience what CHARLOTTE and the surrounding areas had to offer and we didn’t know where to start. by signing up we got to experience the food, the fun, holiday events, and everything and stayed informed about new things in the area and stay up on upcoming events. I really feel like a North Carolinian due to this subscription. I’m also excited that I got to find out about something in my own area where I live in advance. I’m so excited about the studio grill and I can’t wait to make that a Regular outing for me my husband and my three kids that are in college and my daughter who’s in high school. I can see her wanting to take her friends and I can see that as a place where me and my husband can you go enjoy our family when they come to town to visit and take our friends. And it’s right here close by💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️☄️⚡️⚡️💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🤍🤎💔🤎💗💓💞💞💕❣️💖💖💖💘💝💯💯💯💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️

  210. Carmen Mckinstry says

    I would love to win the tickets!! Just got out the hospital and my grands would love this!!! Hope I win!!!

  215. Stephanie Stewart says

    Wining this giveaway would mean a fabulous outing for the family or date night for the grownups!

  218. Dina says

    Wow sounds awesome!! Never heard of this before but would LOVE to take the family & try it!! Pick me PLEASE!!❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼😘

  220. Ebony says

    Knowing that it’s community driven I’m excited and would enjoy a preview visit to kick the fun off and besides it’s my birthday 🎉🎉.

    Pick me this would help my family of five enjoy a great movie.

  222. Mitzie says

    Yippee 😁 Love to experience going to this new place. What a awesome way to eat, drink and watch a movie.
    Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  228. Lauren says

    I love that they have a screening day for children with special needs. Will have to bring my nephew when he visits.

  232. R Denise says

    Thank you for this amazing website! It has allowed my family to experience new things in Charlotte and explore the city more.

  234. Kristy H says

    Would love to win tickets.
    Family just moved from Florida
    Bravo 👏🏼 for having special show times for people with special needs as I myself suffer from Misophonia.

  235. Ashley says

    New to the state and I’ve only been to the one in the Epicentre. Glad to know there’s one a bit closer to me bc my 6 yr old loves it. Reminds us of back home in NyC

  236. Baker Daniel says

    Are they good only in Charlotte?
    Will travel to use since we’ve enjoyed the experience in Atlanta!

  241. Tim McCulla says

    Please pick me for the 4 winning tickets. I never win at the lottery, and a win here would prove there is a Higher Being.

  243. Mary Ann Kinney says

    My daughter’s 20th birthday is in a couple of weeks- I’d love to send her & 3 friends to the movies for a celebration!

  245. Becky White says

    Love that a nice place like Studio Movie Grill has come to Prosperity Village. Nice night out without a lot of travel.

  254. Kamilah says

    Went last night for the first time and the place is really nice. Food and drinks were good…and we’ll loved the seats, especially my husband. Will definitely be going again soon.

  273. Dena says

    The new location is fairly close to my home. A friend went to something similar in NY and had very positive things to say. I look forward to going and experiencing for myself.

  285. Michael Hayes says

    As an educator, I absolutely LOVE the idea of Special Needs Screenings! This is a PHENOMENAL endeavor!!!

  299. Stella P says

    Always wondered about this places new to Charlotte and always looking for fun, new things! Would be a great birthday present to be picked! Thank you gor the information and chance to win! 🙂

  318. Corinne E says

    I’ve been wanting to try out the new location. Winning free tickets would be perfect! Love this website!

  324. Diane M Mahoney says

    Didn’t even know this venue was open – never been & with my birthday next month, this would be the PERFECT Winners gift to celebrate!! It’s one of those MILESTONE birthdays🎉🎁🤹🏻‍♀️#happybirthdaytome #thegiftthatkeepsongiving

  325. Pilar says

    I can’t wait to go to this new location – I’ve been waiting for it to open! Plus, I like that it’s close. Thanks COTC!

  347. Melvin Jones says

    Thanks Charlotte on the cheap. I have only heard good things about SMG. Cant wait to go!

  352. Monica E. Peterson says

    I would love the opportunity to take my 3 boys to a movie! I have never been to this place. Sounds exciting!

  353. Lane Angell says

    Can’t wait to check out the new location! Hopefully w/free tix 🙂
    Thanks Charlotte on the Cheap!

  360. DEBBIE TYSON LAMB says

    SO EXCITED FINALLY HAVE A MOVIE THEATRE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD!!! MY HUSBAND ALONG WITH MY BFF & HER HUSBAND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THOSE COMP. TICKETS!! WE GO TO THE MOVIES AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH.

  364. Katherine Kil says

    Would love to win these! A date night with my three teens. Love your awesome updates! Thank you!

  366. Sally Cunningham says

    I’m so excited to have this new theater close to home! Looking forward to checking it out:-)

  368. Dusty Harman says

    Love Charlotte on the Cheap and Studio Movie Grill’s setup. I’ll take the 4 tix please!

  374. Dasia Mcinnis says

    My family would love an opportunity like this, it’s very rare that we get to enjoy a night out at the movies with my mom working 2 jobs just to keep a roof over our head and food on the table.

  383. Peggy says

    Great to have theater in this area. Looking forward to going. Thank you for opportunity for free tickets.

  392. Jorden Henderson says

    I’m glad they added another location Studio Movie Grill is a very nice theater and the food is good as well.

  396. JESSICA REID says

    I didn’t realize the second location was open until I went to Due Amici Pizza. They really do have great pizza. I would love to win those tickets though 😄😁

  397. michael junghans says

    would love to see this new location.if it’s anything like the epicenter location, I know that it will be awesome!!!!

  401. Ivonne Lago says

    I’ve never been to a studio grill, this would be a great place for family fun on Valentines!

  402. Maddie says

    I would love to win these!! I LOVE going to SMG!! I’ve been a patron of the uptown location for years. I really want to go to the new location! Fingers Crossed!!!

  405. Michelle M says

    SMG tix would be exciting to win for a fun family night out! Thank you Charlotte on the Cheap!

  408. M E says

    Studio Movie Grill brings 2 of my great loves, food & movies, together in an atmosphere of a cozy, comfortable theater!

  410. William Scoggins says

    Enjoy Studio Movie Grill!!
    Food is good and delivered to your seats. can’t beat the service.
    And as always, thank you Charlotte on the Cheap!

  414. YolandaSTay1 says

    This would be a grand opportunity for my kids that I provide respite for. Thanks Movie Studio Grille. See you soon.

  415. Holly Huskins says

    These theaters look amazing and I would love to win these tickets. Thanks Charlotte on the Cheap for the chance to WIN:)

  417. KIMBERLY MOORE says

    Movies and dining out are my go to. How nice to have them in one location. The area is nice and easy to get to. Looking forward to going.

  419. Amber Middleswarth says

    Winner Winner! Movie and Dinner?! I’d love to win this opportunity to check this out! It sounds amazing!

  425. Shelcie Menard-Harvey says

    I’ve been looking forward to the opening of SMG. It would be so great to win these tickets! Please pick me!

  438. Keisha Brookins says

    Can’t wait to get the chance to visit. Sounds like an awesome mom’s night out…or I guess I could take the kids! LOL

  440. Jae Durant says

    With a split of our household this would be such a gift of distraction for my kids!!! Hope we win!!

  442. Kayla Hathaway says

    My boyfriend and I haven’t been to the movies in ages and when we used to go we always loved Studio Movie Grill because of the option to have a drink and have some food … and the comfy seats! Now that a location opened that’s easier for us to get to, it would be awesome to win some tickets to check it out! 🙂

  446. Missy Warner says

    Would love to win! The new prosperity one is literally a minute from my house!! ❤️👍 perfect date night!!

  464. Renee Julian says

    My daughter attended a Bar Mitzvah there & has always wanted to go back. She would love to win tickets & would be able to take 2 friends with her.
    Also, love your website, I view it on a daily basis!
    Thanks!

  468. Diane says

    SMG Kate’s going to the movies to a whole new level!! Winning free tickets for myself and friends would be an awesome way to celebrate my birthday & make it an experience to remember!! #notyourordinarymovietheatre #notyourmamasmoviehouse

  475. Barbara Decker says

    We are New to the area. We have a daughter who has Down Syndrome and loves watching movies. This sounds like a wonderful place to watch them. We are looking forward to going there.
    Thank you for your offer.
    The Deckers

  477. Pat Evans says

    I am so glad there is now one near my home. I will attend movies there a great deal more than I did uptown. I am looking forward to a fun night out. Give me those tickets lol!

  480. Lisa says

    What an awesome opportunity…
    We haven’t been able to try it yet and would love to go…
    Thank-you..💙

  482. Lisa Palermo says

    What an awesome opportunity…
    We haven’t been able to try it yet and would love to go…
    Thank-you..💙

  489. Charmaine Finch says

    I haven’t been to a movie theater in years. Looking forward to a movie, drinks, and food! I like all of the drink specials at the bar, as well!

  500. Peggy Thompson says

    I’m so excited to check out studio movie grill!! We are new to Charlotte and want to learn all there is to do here!!

  509. Marty Viser says

    I’d love to win free movie tickets!!! Thank you Charlotte on the Cheap for all the great information you provide daily!

  510. MB says

    I have already visited the Prosperity Road locations and was completely impressed with the design and ambience! It just felt gooood to be there! 😊

  512. JERRICK LAMB SR says

    LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING MY WIFE ON OUR TWICE A MONTH MOVIE DATE NIGHT. BEEN GOING TO NORTHLAKE BUT EXCITED THIS THEATRE IS BETTER AND CLOSER TO HOME

  513. TELLESHA CABBELL says

    I would love to win some tickets to check out the new location. This would be a great time to see Bad Boys 3!

  525. Lisa Corcoran Leviner says

    This would be great for our family of four! We have two “tween” agers and we all enjoy getting out and going to the movies together! We live in Gaston County and Mecklenburg has soo many more movie theatre options! And now, ANOTHER GREAT STUDIO MOVIE GRILL! Dinner and a movie all in one! 🙂

  535. Yahaira says

    I would love to win! It would be a great family night. I have never taken my daughter to the movies before because she is 4 yrs old but I thinks this would be a fun new experience for her.

  541. Sheree says

    I need this in my life. I am retired and enjoy a nice quiet afternoon at the movies. This new location is so convenient for me since I live near 485 and the $5.00 Tuesdays is the bomb. Keep up the good work and show me the movies.

  547. Denise P Stubbs says

    I have never been and would love to have a night out. We just got married on Nov.2 and were not able to afford a honeymoon. Finally is October 2019 after 17 years together we decided to tie the know.

  551. Karah Sanders says

    Would love the free tickets but if not will definitely be headed back soon. Thanks for the info about the rewards program, about to sign up now!

  553. Linda Hofmann says

    Charlotte on the Cheap and SMG: Thank you for offering this opportunity to win tickets! Love you!

  561. Shalonna Anderson says

    I kept driving by as they were building Studio Movie Grill ANXIOUSLY waiting for it to be completed. Looking forward to date nights here!

  562. Shalonna Anderson says

    Soooo ready to get my nails done next door before going to relax with a movie and a meal.

  566. Belinda says

    Happy to hear about new location. Downtown gets a little rough. Would love to go and take kids, single mom with adopted kids.

  572. Tiffany says

    I totally agree with you…Due Amici has thee best pizza! Anywho, I would love to check out the new SMG! Thank you!

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