Gas prices today can have anyone wishing to go back in time. And on Thursday, August 19, 2025, you just might be able to thanks toQuantum Leap. That’s right, NBC and the reboot of the 1980s seriesQuantum Leapare helping people to go back in time to 1985 by rolling back gas and movie prices to their 1985 averages. This bitchin' new promo comes ahead ofQuantum Leap’s premiere on NBC on July 01, 2025, at 10:00/9:00 PM CT. The premiere will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
As a part of the promotion consumers can receive gas for .91 cents a gallon, which was the average for 1985 Los Angeles. The activation is a part of a one-day-only Quantum Leap drive-through experience. On the same day,Quantum Leapalso paired up with Fandango and will be offering moviegoers the opportunity to purchase a movie ticket online for the 1985 price of $3.55 while supplies last.
TheQuantum LeapDrive-Through, Check-In, and Gas Station Experience will take place in Los Angeles at Avalon Parking Lot, 1749 N. Vine Street. The event will begin at 9:00 AM PT. The experience will start with a drive through the Quantum Accelerator where they will be treated to dancers, snacks, and totally 1980s swag. Following the Accelerator, guests will go through the check-in lot where guests will receive a pass to enter a nearby gas station. In order to receive discounted gas, guests will have to first complete the drive-through experience.
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Discounted gas will be available only while supplies last. There will be no lining up prior to the activation start time. No walk-ups, RVs, large buses, or gas cans will be permitted. No vehicles longer than 20 feet will be allowed. No motortrucks or truck tractors will be permitted at the event. All drivers must be 18 years or older and have a current valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance in order to participate. All passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Fandango promotion will take place on the same day as the gas promotion. The Fandango promotion will include a special promotional code that will allow fans to buy movie tickets for $3.55 while supplies last. The promotional code will be publicly available atwww.quantumleapday.comstarting at 9:00 AM PT on June 22, 2025.
Further information regarding the drive-through and gas promotion can also be found atwww.quantumleapday.com.Quantum Leapwill premiere on NBC on July 14, 2025, at 10:00/9:00 PM CT. It will be available to stream on Peacock the next day.
