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This Valentine’s season, Dallas-Fort Worth theaters are rolling out the red carpet for lovers of all kinds, offering everything from interactive sing-alongs and costume parties to cozy rooftop experiences and gourmet meals. Forget the predictable dinner reservations. It’s time to find your perfect love story on the big screen.
Here’s your guide to the most romantic movie events happening around town.
Alamo Drafthouse: Props, Passion and Period Pieces
If your idea of romance includes belting out Dionne Warwick at the top of your lungs, the Alamo Drafthouse has you covered. The My Best Friend’s Wedding Movie Party is an interactive experience where you’re encouraged to say a little prayer for your favorite characters. Tickets include a prop bag with a microphone for karaoke moments, a wedding veil for when you’re wishin’ and hopin’, and even lobster claw mitts for that unforgettable restaurant scene. Catch it on Feb. 12 in Lake Highlands at 7:30 p.m. or Las Colinas at 7 p.m.
For those whose love language is more brooding and windswept, the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights is heating up screens across Dallas. The Alamo is taking it a step further with special costume screenings. Don your best Regency-era attire and prepare for a night of gothic romance. These events take place on Feb. 12 at the Cedars and Lake Highlands locations at 7 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 13, at the Richardson location at 7 p.m.
The Texas Theatre: A Trilogy of Romance and a Classic Debate
The historic Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff is serving a perfect Valentine’s double feature. Start your day with what might be the most genuine cinematic romance of all time, Before Sunrise, screening at 4:40 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Let Jesse and Céline’s walk-and-talk journey through Vienna remind you of the magic of a single, unforgettable connection. The theater will screen the rest of the trilogy later in the month, so you can follow their story to its beautiful, complicated end.
Then, stick around to settle the age-old question: can men and women ever really be just friends? At 7 p.m., they’ll be screening the quintessential rom-com, When Harry Met Sally…. You’ll have what she’s having, and it’s a perfect night out. For those who want to start the celebration early, the Texas Theatre is also presenting a screening of the timeless Casablanca at the Majestic Theatre on Feb. 12. Here’s looking at you, kid.
More Ways to Fall in Love on Screen
If you miss the Majestic show, you can still catch Casablanca in a classic 35mm presentation at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station all day on Valentine’s Day, with showings from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For a more luxurious affair, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas in Victory Park has curated a special Valentine’s menu. Their spotlight dish is a Valentine’s pasta made with heart-shaped Barilla pasta, roasted shrimp and a lemon cream sauce. Pair it with a showing of Wuthering Heights or one of their $5 throwback screenings, like The Bodyguard and In the Mood for Love on Feb. 11.
Head to Fort Worth for a classic date night at the Coyote Drive-In. On Valentine’s Day, cuddle up in your car for a showing of the weepy romance The Notebook or the 2025 horror-romance Heart Eyes if your love has a darker side.
For the ultimate cozy-chic experience, the Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown Fort Worth is your destination. With loveseats, blankets, hot chocolate, and a skyline view, it’s an unbeatable atmosphere. The lineup is a rom-com lover’s dream, featuring Titanic (Feb. 11), 50 First Dates (Feb. 12), La La Land (Feb. 13), and a Valentine’s Day triple-header of 10 Things I Hate About You, Love Jones and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The romance continues all month with films like Pride & Prejudice and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Finally, for a date that’s truly out of this world, visit Cosm Dallas. While not strictly romantic, their immersive “Shared Reality” dome screenings of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The Matrix offer a unique adventure. Plus, with the code LOVE26, you can get 20% off tickets for a date night that bends reality.
