Fandango Media $9.4M Convenience Fee Class Action Settlement 2026 California Ticket Buyers and FanClub Members Can Claim Cash or a Voucher Before August 17

The Fandango Media $9.4 million settlement covers California residents who paid a convenience fee on movie tickets purchased through Fandango between June 11, 2020, and June 17, 2024, and California or Washington consumers who bought a FanClub membership between October 7, 2024, and April 16, 2025. Plaintiffs Jonathan Beer and Thalia Calo Gonzalez sued Fandango Media, LLC, alleging the company failed to timely disclose mandatory convenience fees and violated laws tied to its FanClub membership program. Fandango denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Quick Facts — Fandango Media Settlement

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$9,400,000
Claim Deadline	August 17, 2026 (Convenience Fee Class only)
Who Qualifies	California Fandango ticket buyers (Jun 11, 2020–Jun 17, 2024); CA/WA FanClub members (Oct 7, 2024–Apr 16, 2025)
Payout Per Person	$3.25 cash or $3.25 voucher (Convenience Fee Class); $7.50 voucher (FanClub Class)
Proof Required	No — notice ID from email is sufficient for Convenience Fee Class; FanClub Class is automatic
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved — Final Approval Hearing August 7, 2026
Administrator	Beer v. Fandango Media Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2779, Portland, OR 97208-2779
Official Website	fandangomediasettlement.com
Last Updated	May 23, 2026

Current Status of the Fandango Media Settlement

• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, in Department N-27 at the San Diego North County Courthouse, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.
• The opt-out and objection deadline is June 18, 2026, and the claim filing deadline is August 17, 2026.
• The settlement administrator will issue payments approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval.

What Is the Fandango Lawsuit About? Jonathan Beer et al. v. Fandango Media, LLC, No. 25CU046749N

Plaintiffs filed this class action in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, raising two separate claims. The first claim is straightforward: when you went to buy a movie ticket on Fandango, you didn’t see the full price upfront. The lawsuit alleges Fandango failed to timely disclose a mandatory convenience fee for online movie ticket purchases to California theaters between June 11, 2020, and June 17, 2024, in violation of California law.

The second claim involves Fandango’s FanClub membership. The lawsuit alleges Fandango violated certain laws in connection with FanClub memberships by offering $10.00 monthly credits, discounts, or promo codes that expired after just 30 days, sold to California and Washington consumers between October 7, 2024, and April 16, 2025. Credits that expire that fast are hard to use — and the plaintiffs say that’s a problem under state law.

If you bought California movie tickets through Fandango or signed up for FanClub during those windows, this consumer rights lawsuit directly affects you. You may not have realized you were overcharged — but that’s exactly the kind of harm this class action settlement eligibility process is designed to address. For broader context on how these cases work, see our guide to consumer class action lawsuits on AllAboutLawyer.com.

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Who Qualifies for the Fandango Media Convenience Fee Settlement?

There are two separate settlement classes, and if you qualify for both, you receive benefits from each.

Convenience Fee Class — you may qualify if:

• You paid a convenience fee to purchase movie tickets through Fandango to a California theater between June 11, 2020, and June 17, 2024
• You are not subject to binding arbitration with Fandango

FanClub Class — you may qualify if:

• You are a California or Washington consumer who purchased a Fandango FanClub membership between October 7, 2024, and April 16, 2025

You do NOT qualify if:

• You previously released your claims against Fandango, you are a governmental entity, counsel of record for either party, a Fandango officer or affiliate, or the presiding judge
• You bought tickets to theaters outside California (the Convenience Fee Class is California-specific)
• You validly opt out of the settlement

If you’re asking “do I qualify for the Fandango settlement,” the simplest check is this: did you use Fandango to buy tickets to a California theater or buy a FanClub membership in the windows listed above? If yes, you’re likely covered. Similar hidden-fee cases — like the Grubhub delivery fee settlement in California — follow the same class structure, and the eligibility logic works the same way.

How Much Can You Get from the Fandango Settlement?

If you are in the Convenience Fee Class, you can choose between a $3.25 cash payment or a $3.25 Fandango voucher. If you do nothing, you automatically receive the $3.25 voucher. If you want cash, you must submit a claim form by August 17, 2026.

If you are in the FanClub Class, you will automatically receive a $7.50 Fandango voucher with no expiration date — no claim form required.

The parties estimate that the total value of cash payments and vouchers distributed to class members will be approximately $9,400,000. This legal settlement payout is split across the class, and the $3.25/$7.50 figures are the confirmed per-person amounts — no pro-rata reduction is expected given the structure of the two classes.

Fandango has also agreed to pay notice and administration costs, incentive awards of up to $5,000 to each class representative, and attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to $2,500,000, as approved by the court.

How to File Your Fandango Settlement Claim

If you are in the Convenience Fee Class and want cash (not a voucher), you must file a claim. Here is how to do it:

Step 1 — Visit the official claim site at fandangomediasettlement.com

Step 2 — Locate the Email Notice you received — it contains your unique Notice ID and Confirmation Code

Step 3 — If you didn’t receive an email notice or lost yours, use the Unique ID lookup tool on the site or contact the settlement administrator at 1-877-279-8792

Step 4 — Complete the online claim form, selecting the $3.25 cash payment option

Step 5 — Submit the form before the August 17, 2026 deadline

Step 6 — Save your confirmation email and number for your records

If you prefer to mail your claim, send the completed form to: Beer v. Fandango Media, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2779, Portland, OR 97208-2779. Claims must be postmarked by August 17, 2026.

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes.

FanClub Class members do not need to file anything — your $7.50 voucher arrives automatically after final approval.

Key Dates — Fandango Media Settlement

Milestone	Date
Class Period (Convenience Fee)	June 11, 2020 – June 17, 2024
Class Period (FanClub)	October 7, 2024 – April 16, 2025
Opt-Out Deadline	June 18, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 18, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	August 7, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	August 17, 2026 (Convenience Fee Class only)
Expected Payment Date	TBD — approximately 75 days after final court approval, pending any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a class action lawsuit against Fandango for convenience fees? 

Yes. The case is Jonathan Beer et al. v. Fandango Media, LLC, Case No. 25CU046749N, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. It covers California ticket buyers and FanClub members, and the $9.4 million settlement is awaiting final court approval on August 7, 2026.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Fandango settlement claim? 

No. Filing is free and takes about five minutes online at fandangomediasettlement.com. You do not need an attorney to submit a claim or collect your payment. A free legal consultation is only necessary if you want to opt out and pursue an individual lawsuit instead.

How do I know if I’m part of the Fandango class action? 

Check your email for a notice containing your unique Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the settlement administrator. If you bought California Fandango tickets between June 2020 and June 2024, or a FanClub membership between October 2024 and April 2025, you are almost certainly included.

When will I receive my Fandango settlement payment? 

The settlement administrator will issue payments approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval. The Final Approval Hearing is August 7, 2026, so payments are expected in late 2026 — pending any appeals filed after that hearing.

What if I miss the August 17, 2026 claim deadline?

 If you miss the deadline for the Convenience Fee Class, you will not receive a cash payment. Class members who do nothing automatically receive a $3.25 Fandango voucher instead of cash — so you still get something, but you lose the option to choose cash. FanClub members receive their voucher automatically and have no deadline to meet.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes?

 Settlement payments may be treated as taxable income depending on the nature of your claim. The amounts here are small ($3.25–$7.50), but if you receive a 1099 form from the administrator, report it as instructed. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about your specific situation.

Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego is overseeing this case. The official settlement website is fandangomediasettlement.com. The settlement administrator’s phone number is 1-877-279-8792. Never pay anyone to file your claim — filing is always free.

How to file a Fandango settlement claim without my Notice ID? 

If you did not receive an email notice or have lost yours and believe you are a Convenience Fee Settlement Class Member, use the Unique ID lookup tool on fandangomediasettlement.com or contact the settlement administrator directly at 1-877-279-8792.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: fandangomediasettlement.com
• Official Court Notice (Long Form): fandangomediasettlement.com — Long Form Notice PDF
• Official FAQ: fandangomediasettlement.com/Home/Faq
• CourtListener Docket (Beer v. Fandango Media, LLC): courtlistener.com

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against official court records and the settlement administrator website on May 23, 2026. Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Claim eligibility depends on specific facts and applicable law. Consult a qualified attorney for advice about your individual situation.