Unlocking the Stardew Valley Movie Theater
Discovering the Movie Theater in Stardew Valley is a special achievement that can enhance your relationships with the villagers. The pathway to unlocking this feature varies depending on which storyline you pursue, but the purpose of the Movie Theater remains consistent.
The Movie Theater is accessible the day after a rainy or stormy night following the completion of all community center bundles or the purchase of all town upgrades from Joja Mart.
If you opt for the community center route, the Joja Mart in town becomes deserted, and the Missing Bundle is revealed after a stormy night. To complete this missing bundle, you will need five out of the six listed items:
- Wine of Silver or higher quality
- Dinosaur Mayonnaise
- Prismatic Shard
- 5 Gold Quality Ancient Fruit
- Gold or Iridium Quality Void Salmon
- Caviar
Alternatively, if you choose the Joja Mart path, the community center transforms into the Joja warehouse. With a payment of 500,000G, you can convert the warehouse into a movie theater.
Utilizing the Movie Theater
Watching a movie at the Stardew Valley Movie Theater is a great way to earn friendship points with the villagers. By purchasing a ticket for 1,000G, you can experience a film with a fellow villager to strengthen your bond. Remember, it’s crucial to watch the movie on the same day you give the ticket to someone, or the opportunity will be lost.
There are a total of 8 movies showcased at the theater, rotating each season on a two-year cycle. Watching a movie that a villager loves can earn you 200 friendship points, while a liked movie can grant you 100 friendship points. Neutral or disliked movies do not impact your friendship points.
Below is a breakdown of the movies available at the Stardew Valley Movie Theater, along with the villagers who love and like each film:
| Movie | Loves | Likes |
|---|---|---|
| The Brave Little Sapling | Caroline, Dwarf, Jas, Penny, Sandy, Vincent | Abigail, Alex, Clint, Demetrius, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jodi, Kent, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Marnie, Maru, Pam, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Willy |
Additionally, there is a concessions counter at the theater where you can offer snacks to enhance the movie-watching experience. Providing a loved snack during the movie can earn you an extra 50 friendship points, while a liked snack can add 25 friendship points. The game usually includes one loved and two liked snacks among the five offered.
Here is a list of snacks available at the concessions counter, along with the villagers who love and like each snack:
| Snack | Love | Like |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Slices | Harvey | Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Demetrius, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, Haley, Jas, Kent, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Marnie, Maru, Penny, Pierre, Robing, Sandy, Sebastian, Vincent |