Most NJ voters oppose movie theaters selling booze, poll says

Most New Jersey voters oppose movie theaters selling booze, according to a new poll. A bill in Trenton would make it easier for theaters to buy liquor licenses.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 510

Last Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago

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Most New Jersey voters oppose expanding liquor sales in movie theaters, a newly released Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found.

Fifty-five percent of the 1,211 registered voters polled support retaining existing regulations, which require movie theaters to obtain the same type of costly liquor license used by bars and restaurants, compared to 38% who said they support theaters selling booze.

“Voters just seem to be very skeptical of changes to liquor licenses, …

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