Tickets Available for Free Movies for Grownups “Wonka” Showing

AARP Movies for Grownups is holding a free screening of the new movie “Wonka,” in Kailua-Kona at the Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 theatre on Monday, Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

The movie shows how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker became the beloved Willy Wonka, the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It stars Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman and Keegan Michael-Key.

Tickets are free, but registration is required. Seating is limited and first come, first served. You do not have to be an AARP member or of AARP age to attend. To register go to aarp.org/MFGHI4 or go to the AARP Hawai`i Facebook page or aarp.org/local to find out about all the activities AARP is offering.

AARP Movies for Grownups was launched in 2002 to help fight ageism in the entertainment industry by encouraging films that resonate with older audiences and highlighting the best films & performances of the year. The national screening program for AARP members and friends started in 2012 to give people the opportunity to gather as a community for free in person movie screenings. In 2020, Movies for Grownups added free virtual movie screenings, including a real-time chat feature creating a sense of community among the viewing audience. Movies for Grownups films include pre-releases, new releases, fascinating documentaries, and fan-favorite classic films. And best of all, AARP Movies for Grownups screenings are FREE!

This is the first time in a while that a Movies for Grownups presentation has been held in Kailua-Kona. Those interested in learning about other free movie screenings as well as celebrity interviews and film reviews curated for movie-goers like you can check out Movies for Grownups at aarp.org/movies. To receive emails to learn about free screenings and other fun events, including online classes and interactive experiences, be sure to register your email on aarp.org and opt in to receive AARP email notifications.