Gifts for Movie Lovers 2024

Stumped shopping for gifts for your favorite cinephile? Our experts have chosen 5 great gift ideas for movie lovers, whether they can't get enough of classic cinema or spend hours updating their Letterboxd account. You can shop the best gifts online as well as at our store in Glenview if you prefer to see products in person before you buy.

Most modern TVs are too thin to contain complex sound systems, so real movie lovers should add a soundbar to their setup to enhance the audio. Our top two picks are the JBL Bar 1000 and the new Sonos Arc Ultra; these soundbars make great gifts for movie lovers because they're a simple upgrade that don't require professional installation.

The JBL Bar 1000 is designed to create 3D sound with its included detachable speakers and its subwoofer. The soundbar itself has two up-firing drivers, with two more in the detachable speakers; as such, the JBL Bar 1000 surrounds you with sound thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Your movie loving friend can place the speakers behind their seating area to replicate the sound they experience at the movie theater. There's also tech that helps make voices clearer, which is crucial for truly enjoying movies. This soundbar even lets them stream music with built-in Wi-Fi so they can enjoy their soundbar even when they're not enjoying a new film.

The Sonos Arc Ultra is the latest release from the brand. The newest Sonos soundbar features breakthrough Sound Motion echnology that a true cinephile would appreciate. This sound technology is designed to save space while delivering better, more immersive sound; with booming bass but no mechanical vibration, they'll literally feel like they're at the movies. The Sonos Arc Ultra also features Dolby Atmos to further enhance the sound quality, with the ability to pair with a subwoofer to get the most out of the feature. Plus, Speech Enhancement, which now has different control levels, produces more cinematic dialogue. Available in black and white, the Sonos Arc Ultra will look great no matter the setup.

Buying gifts for movie lovers can be difficult because they usually have a great setup already. But what if they want to watch movies away from their couch? The Epson EpiqVision Flex portable projector means they can watch movies outside or on vacation; it also gives them the freedom to have multiple movie-watching setups in their home. This projector provides a FHD 1080p picture, and it's compatible with most streaming apps so they can enjoy their full library wherever they are. The sleek, lightweight design makes it travel friendly, and it's small enough to fit in a backpack. With technical specs like 3,000 lumens for outstanding brightness, they'll appreciate the quality on this projector.

Abt also offers wallet-friendly gifts for movie lovers, and the Roku Ultra 4K streamer is a favorite pick under $100. This ultra-convenient device lets them access basically every streaming app, whether or not they have a smart TV. They can click through Netflix, Peacock and even Spotify with easy access to all of their favorites. The 4K picture makes everything look great, and this streamer has even integrated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. If they're not a fan of the remote, they can also use the free Roku app to control the device. The Roku Ultra 4K also allows Bluetooth pairing so they can watch with headphones perfect if they have roommates or a spouse.

We're also fans of the Apple TV 4K model, which is another affordable pick. If they already own Apple devices, this streamer is a great choice as it also provides access to Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+. This device is a great way to keep their streaming subscriptions all in one place. Your cinephile friend will love the 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technology for vivid pictures. And for great sound, the Apple TV 4K also offers Dolby Atmos. The Apple TV 4K also features Color Balance, which lets them use their iPhone to adjust the output for more accurate colors. They can even connect their AirPods for watching at night or with other people around.

While these products are some of our top picks, they're not the only gifts for movie lovers we offer. You can shop our larger collection with anything they'll need, too. Be sure to check out the rest of our guides for more gifting inspiration.