How to Unlock the Movie Theater in Stardew Valley

With the Stardew Valley 1.4 update, players can now unlock exciting new features, including the Movie Theater—a highly anticipated late-game addition. This guide will walk you through how to unlock the Movie Theater in Stardew Valley, whether you’ve completed the Community Center or the JojaMart path. Learn the steps to gather the required items or gold to build this new building and enjoy its unique features.

Complete the Community Center or JojaMart Warehouse

To unlock the Movie Theater in Stardew Valley, you first need to complete the main game content. This means finishing either the Community Center path or the JojaMart path.

Successfully completing these tasks will advance you to the endgame of Stardew Valley, where you can then proceed to unlock the Movie Theater.

How to Build the Movie Theater in Place of the Abandoned JojaMart

If you’ve completed the Community Center path in Stardew Valley, your next task is to advance time until you trigger a specific cutscene.

This cutscene will occur on the first rainy or stormy night after finishing the Community Center. During the cutscene, lightning will strike the door of the Abandoned JojaMart, causing it to open magically.

The following morning, head to the Abandoned JojaMart to find that the door is now accessible. Inside, you will discover The Missing Bundle, which you need to complete to proceed with unlocking the Movie Theater.

The Missing Bundle Requirements:

• Silver Star Wine (any type): Make wine using the Keg with any fruit. For Silver Star quality, use high-quality fruits or age the wine in a Cask.
• Caviar: Obtain from a Fish Pond with Sturgeon or buy from Krobus or the Fish Shop.
• 5x Gold Star Ancient Fruit: Grow from Ancient Seeds. Use Quality Fertilizer and care for the plants to achieve Gold Star quality.
• Gold Star Void Salmon: Catch Void Salmon in the Witch’s Swamp or Cindersap Forest. Improve quality with Fish Ponds or high-level fishing gear.
• Prismatic Shard: Find in Skull Cavern, Mine, or buy from the Traveling Cart.
• Dinosaur Mayonnaise: Make from a Dinosaur Egg in a Mayonnaise Machine. Obtain Dinosaur Eggs from Dinosaurs, Artifact Spots, or Fishing Treasure Chests.

After completing The Missing Bundle, a short cutscene will play. Return to your farmhouse and sleep to proceed with unlocking the Movie Theater.

During your sleep, you’ll see a cutscene showing the JojaMart being renovated. Once you wake up, head back to the Movie Theater to use it if you wish.

Unlocking the Movie Theater in Place of the Joja Warehouse

If you sided with JojaMart, you can unlock a Movie Theater that replaces the Joja Warehouse. Visit JojaMart and speak with Morris to start the process. He will offer to build an entertainment building at the old Joja Warehouse site. The construction costs 500,000g. Pay the amount, then return to your farmhouse and sleep.

When you wake up, you’ll see JojaMart employees working on the renovation. Once the Movie Theater is complete, head over to check out the new addition.

What Does the Movie Theater Do in Stardew Valley?

The Movie Theater, found in the renovated JojaMart or Joja Warehouse (depending on your choice), offers a venue for watching movies and enjoying various activities.

1. Watch Movies: For an entry fee of 1,000G, you can visit the Movie Theater and enjoy various films. The movies rotate each season, and a “Coming Soon” poster outside the theater lets you know what’s playing next.

2. Visit with Friends: You can bring friends to the Movie Theater and buy them refreshments. Giving a loved snack earns 50 Friendship points, a liked snack earns 25 points, and a disliked snack has no effect.

3. Play the Crane Game: Inside the Movie Theater lobby, you’ll find a Crane Game that costs 500G to play. This mini-game offers prizes such as plushies and movie posters.

Overall, the Movie Theater is a fun, endgame addition that enhances your Stardew Valley experience with interactive and social activities.

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