Typical preshow timing
See community-logged start patterns so you can plan parking, concessions and your seat without missing the opening scene.
About 22 min after showtime at Regal UA King of Prussia, from 11 confirmed logs.Free on iPhone, Android and the web
See when the movie really starts and what each auditorium is like before you choose your seat.
Start-time logs, room reports and seat reviews shared by moviegoers.
Room-by-room reports
Check screen, sound, seating, temperature, sightlines and technical details before you decide where to book.
Auditorium 8: Clear & Bright screen, Great sound and a seating concern reported.
Free on the web, iPhone and Android. No account required to explore or contribute.
What moviegoers are reporting
Real start-time logs and auditorium reports from the people in the seats.
Auditorium 9 · IMAX
Screen and sound rated Perfect across 5 room reviews.
View theater reportAuditorium 10
Comfortable seating with Perfect screen and sound reports.
View theater reportAuditorium 2 · IMAX
Strong screen, sound and seating reports, plus details about room temperature and the crowd.
View theater reportCommunity reports update as moviegoers add new visits.
How it works
Use start-time patterns and room-by-room reports to plan your visit, then share what you experienced.
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Add your movie
Share a ticket from your wallet*, scan a ticket or email screenshot from Photos, or enter the theater and showtime manually.
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Plan your arrival
See the best available estimate of when the movie will begin, and set a live countdown to plan parking and concessions.
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Help the next person
When the movie begins, tap once to log the actual start time. Afterward, fill out a quick room report to help future moviegoers.
* Wallet share is only available on iOS.
See what moviegoers noticed
Check the room before you choose your seat, then share what you experienced afterward.
Read tips from people who sat there
Room-specific comments can help you choose a row, spot a concern and know what to expect before buying.
See what’s actually in the room
Check the format, projector, screen ratio, dimensions and film capability before deciding where to sit.
Log when the movie begins
Enter the ticketed showtime and tap once when the feature starts. That real-world timing makes the next estimate better.
Share what you noticed
Answer one quick question after the movie, then stop or add more about the screen, sound, seating and overall experience.
For theaters
Guest feedback you can act on, room by room
Moviegoers tell us what they noticed about a specific auditorium: the screen, the sound, a broken recliner, a room that ran cold. We route it to you with the room number and when it was seen, and we show guests what you did about it.
Email us about a pilotor write to info@itsstarting.com
Room-level reportsEvery rating and issue is tied to an auditorium, not the building.
Real start times per showingLogged preshow lengths by movie, format and room, compared with your chain.
Show guests what changedPost an update when something is fixed so moviegoers can see it on the room page.
Questions before the movie starts
What can I do with the app?
Add upcoming movies, follow a live movie-night countdown, log actual start times, explore auditorium feedback, and report a screen or room issue even after you have left the theater.
Does the app cost anything?
No. It’s Starting! is free to download and free to use on iPhone, Android and the web.
How does the app know when the movie really starts?
Moviegoers log the actual time the movie begins. It’s Starting! uses the available reports to provide the best estimate it can for a theater, movie, chain, or auditorium. The information becomes more useful as more people contribute.
What happens when there is not enough data?
The app shows the best available information and indicates how much data supports it. Some results rely on broader averages while the community grows.
Is the estimated start time guaranteed?
No. Movie schedules and preshows can change. The app provides better information for planning, not a guaranteed movie start.
Do I have to complete a long survey?
No. After a visit, the app asks one quick question and you can stop there. You can also share a room issue later, without being at the theater.
Do I need to import a ticket?
No. You can share a ticket from your wallet*, scan a ticket or email screenshot from Photos, or enter the theater, movie, and showtime manually.
* Wallet share is only available on iOS.
Does the app tell me to arrive late?
No. It gives you more information so you can make your own decision: arrive for every trailer, skip part of the preshow, or use the estimate to plan parking and concessions. Every now and then a theater skips the trailer package entirely. We’re not on the hook for those decisions.
What information is collected from my ticket?
Ticket details are used to identify the movie, theater, date, and showtime. The app does not access payment-card information. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Built by a moviegoer
I wanted to know which theater was worth the trip.
I’m Mike, founder of It’s Starting! I built it because I wanted to know which theaters were worth the trip and which auditorium to choose once I got there. I wanted to find the best screens and sound, know about broken seats and other problems before booking, and have a better idea of when the movie would really start.
It’s Starting! brings that information together through start-time logs, room reports and seat reviews shared by moviegoers. If something feels off or you have an idea, I want to hear it.
Mike
Founder & Head Movie Watcher
mike@itsstarting.com
Help make movie night more predictable
Log your next visit. Share the real start time and a quick room report to help future moviegoers.