Summer movie season has officially started.

Heres how two of the biggest theater chains (and two of your most obvious choices.)

Regal and AMC, compare.

This puts them both in fierce competition with each other, and neither one is backing down.

Regal Entertainment Group:Regal is probably best known for their trademarkroller coaster before the movie.

If you live remotely near civilization, theres probably a Regal theater near you.

Both theater chains are pretty comparable in most areas.

They each started upgrading to high-tech 4K displays in most of their theaters in the late aughts.

Where the two really distinguish themselves is in the theater experience.

In the last decade or so, its gotten easier to buildyour own home theaterthats good enough.

Frankly, its made the theater world a whole lot better.

These theaters feature full-menu restaurants with waiters that bring food directly to your seat.

AMC has also outfitted many of their locations with a full-servicebar and lounge named MacGuffins.

Here, adults can get alcoholic drinks and chill out before or after a film.

In more traditional areas, Regal and AMC are each upping their game as well.

Both companies offer recliner seating and reserved seats at specific locations.

If recliners and reserved seating matter to you (pro tip: they should.

Theyreawesome), then the competition doesnt matter as much as your proximity to a supported location.

Check the links above to find out which theaters near you have these features.

In return, for every $100 you spend, you get $10 back.

For avid moviegoers or families, it can quickly become worth it.

The Stubs program also gives you a virtual library of all your ticket stubs.

This has no monetary value to you whatsoever, but its kinda neat to look at.

Regals rewards program is called theRegal Crown Club.

Unlike AMCs program, it costs nothing to join, which is a plus.

However, the perks arent quite as nice.

you’re able to then spend those points on things like concessions or movie tickets.

For reference, a 2D movie ticket costs 15,000 points, which is around $150 worth of points.

While Regal may be lagging a bit behind, its not by much.

The company has nearly as many upgraded theaters as AMC and their rewards program doesnt cost a dime.

Of course, it also depends on whats available where you live.

Then sit back in your recliner, relax, and enjoy the show.