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02.05.21

25 Easy & Fun Family Movie Night Dinner Ideas

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It’s time to snuggle in and enjoy being home! These movie night dinner ideas are super easy to make and delicious!

Get ready to create lasting memories with your family and friends with these ideas!

Collage of 4 delicious movie night dinner ideas

Dinner and a movie is a fun way to spend the evening.

But if you’re stuck inside, there’s no reason to give up on your favorite date-night activity.

Instead of heading out to enjoy a meal and a film, why not have a fun time at home?

With these 19 easy movie night dinner ideas, you can enjoy dinner and a show from the comfort of your own couch.

(We also have some amazing movie night snacks for after supper too!)

Move Night Dinner Ideas

The next time you’re ready to head out for dinner and a movie, skip the lines and make dinner at home instead!

You can enjoy some of your favorite take-out meals from the comfort of your living room.

And eat it while you watch your favorite movie!

21+ Easy Movie Night Dinner Ideas

These movie night dinner ideas are super easy to make and delicious!

Get ready to and create lasting memories with your family and friends with these ideas!

Tater Tot Pulled Pork Casserole Recipe

These loaded pulled pork tater tot nachos (or tochos for short) are an easy appetizer or full meal to make!

We combined BBQ, potatoes, and beans to create a cheesy casserole the whole family will love!

Photo Credit: kimandkalee.com

Sloppy Joes Key West Recipe

Our Copycat Original Sloppy Joes Key West recipe is the best thing outside Florida!

It’s one of our treasured recipes because the whole family loves it, and it’s so easy to make!

Photo Credit: soreyfitness.com

Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

Skip the carbs and takeout! Enjoy our Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice Recipe tonight!

It's ready in under 30 minutes, packed with veggies, and Whole 30-friendly!

Photo Credit: kimandkalee.com

Waffle Fry Nachos

We’ve combined only the best foods for these Fried Chicken Loaded Waffle Fries!

Skip the chips and enjoy these massive nachos with fried chicken, jalapeños, cooked bacon, and cheddar cheese on fries instead!

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

20-Minute Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

If heading out for tacos is a date-night tradition, why not bring your favorite Mexican place home with some homemade ground beef tacos?

This easy recipe from The Forked Spoon makes the perfect movie night dinner. 

Photo Credit: www.theanthonykitchen.com

Fajita Nachos

Or maybe you usually order some fajitas or nachos at your favorite Mexican place.

Combine those two delicious dishes into one satisfying meal with this recipe for steak fajita nachos from The Anthony Kitchen.

Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

Spinach Alfredo Pizza

Pizza and a movie go hand in hand. If you’re in the mood for something a little bit different from your regular take-out pizza, try this easy recipe for chicken alfredo pizza from Quiche My Grits.

Photo Credit: summeryule.com

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings 

Buffalo wings make a great movie night dinner. But they’re also packed with fat. Help cut down on the fat content with these air fryer buffalo wings from Summer Yule.

Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.com

Greek Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce

Instead of making a plain burger for your dinner tonight, why not take the flavor of your meal up a notch?

These Greek burgers with tzatziki sauce from Living Sweet Moments are a delicious meal to enjoy with a movie.

Photo Credit: www.marathonsandmotivation.com

Chicken Sliders with Pesto

What would go better with a movie at home than mini sandwiches?

These chicken sliders with pesto from Marathons and Motivations are a great main dish for movie night.

Photo Credit: kimandkalee.com

Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders are served on a King’s Hawaiian bun and topped with aioli sauce.

This sweet and salty recipe is so easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes!

Photo Credit: kimandkalee.com

Copycat In N Out Burger (Instant Pot)

This Instant Pot recipe is so similar to the real deal of In N Out Burger! They are perfect for a fun movie night at home!

Photo Credit: madeinapinch.com

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Bellagio

Do you like to eat at the Cheesecake Factory before watching a movie in the theaters?

Bring the taste of your favorite restaurant home with this copycat chicken Bellagio recipe from Made in a Pinch.

Photo Credit: www.savorybitesrecipes.com

The 30-minute egg roll noodle bowl

If you’re a fan of Chinese food on your dinner and a movie dates, making your own takeout recipes at home is a great idea!

This simple egg roll noodle bowl from Savory Bites Recipes can be made in just 30 minutes.

Photo Credit: www.healthylifetrainer.com

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Sandwiches are a great choice for an easy movie night dinner idea.

They’re easy to eat and quick to make – especially with this Philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe from Healthy Life Trainer.

Photo Credit: www.maritimeglutton.com

Fast Food Burgers

There’s no need to head to the drive-through before watching your favorite film!

With this recipe for fast food burgers at home from Maritime Glutton, you can make your own restaurant style hamburgers in your own kitchen.

Photo Credit: grandbaby-cakes.com

The BEST Sicilian Pizza

Instead of picking up the phone and ordering a pie from your favorite pizza place, why not make some homemade pizza tonight?

This easy recipe for Sicilian pizza from Grandbaby Cakes is a delicious dinner idea for movie night.

Photo Credit: www.backyard-bohemian.com

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

You can’t go wrong when you whip up a pasta dish for dinner. And with the help of Cajun spices, this easy Cajun chicken pasta recipe from Backyard Bohemian is packed with flavor.

Photo Credit: www.bucketlisttummy.com

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Nachos

Making nachos for movie night is a great idea. But if you’re looking for a healthier option, try swapping the tortilla chips for sweet potatoes.

This delicious recipe for sweet potato nachos from Bucket List Tummy is sure to be a hit with your family on movie night.

Photo Credit: www.mapleandmango.com

Cheesy Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

Satisfy your craving for Mexican by whipping up these cheesy chicken enchiladas from Maple and Mango for movie night.

It’s a delicious recipe that everyone in the family is sure to love.

Photo Credit: www.ashcroftfamilytable.com

English Muffin Pizzas

Finding fun movie night dinners for kids can be difficult. But with these easy English muffin pizzas from Ashcroft Family Table, your kids will love eating dinner while watching their favorite movie.

Photo Credit: soreyfitness.com

Nashville Hot Chicken Chili 

This Nashville Hot Chicken Chili is spicy, hearty, and a family-favorite on a chilly night!

Packed with cannelloni, chili, and kidney beans – it’s full of fiber while staying low calorie!

Photo Credit: www.smartypantskitchen.com

Texas Chili

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of chili on a cold night. Make this delicious Texas chili from Smarty Pants Kitchen for your next movie night to warm up everyone at the dinner table.

Photo Credit: www.alsothecrumbsplease.com

Sushi Bowl

Skip the trip to your favorite Japanese restaurant and enjoy the flavors of sushi at home.

This California sushi bowl recipe from Also the Crumbs Please features all the flavors of California rolls without all the hard work.

Photo Credit: maesmenu.com

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Enjoying a delicious BBQ sandwich is a great option for movie night. And there’s no need to fire up the grill when you have this recipe for Instant Pot BBQ chicken from Mae’s Menu.

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We planned a whole Karate Kid themed night with No Mercy Spicy Cheese Dip, Strike First, Strike Hard Stir Fry and sushi cookies!

Hawaiian Themed Movie Night

Love Moana, Aloha, or one of the other dozen movies set in Hawaii? Why not make it a night to remember with these fun and easy recipe ideas!

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In a hurry? Order a pizza and enjoy one of these movies with iconic pizza scenes in them!

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We also did a fun web story on how to pick out what you’ll serve for a movie night!

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  1. Justin Leyva says

    May 13, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    The waffle fry nachos was awesome! Thank you so much for the idea! You made our night!

  2. Shirley says

    May 13, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    Really great ideas. Thank you!

  3. Kim and Kalee says

    May 14, 2022 at 10:11 am

    We are so glad you liked them! Comments like yours are why we do this site! Thank you!! You made our day!

  4. KP says

    June 23, 2024 at 3:14 pm

    The pulled pork nachos recipe seems incomplete. Where does the bbq seasoning & water come in? Did I miss it?

  5. Kim and Kalee says

    June 26, 2024 at 11:05 am

    You’re so right! The BBQ sauce goes on top, but the water is unnecessary. We’ve updated the recipe card now. Thank you so much for pointing it out!

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