Movie Night is one of the most memorable narrative-driven quests added in the ARC Raiders: Headwinds update. While the world grows increasingly hostile and ARC threats escalate, this quest offers a brief but meaningful pause, focused on morale, character development, and a reminder of the old world. Apollo's plan is simple: host a movie night at Speranza. Carrying it out, however, requires venturing into some of the most dangerous zones in the game.

To complete the Movie Night quest in ARC Raiders, players must locate Old Movie Tapes and a Portable TV, safely extract with both items, and return them to Apollo. This guide explains where to find each item, the safest routes to take, and how to improve your odds of a successful extraction.

Where to Find Old Movie Tapes in ARC Raiders

The Old Movie Tapes are found on the Stella Montis map, specifically in the Cultural Archives area. This location sits east of the Business Center and is well known for valuableloot andd equally dangerous enemy density.

Because the Cultural Archives can also spawn useful ARC Raiders Items, many players choose to combine this quest with general loot farming.

Cultural Archives Overview

The Cultural Archives is a partially enclosed urban zone filled with rubble, crates, and abandoned storage areas. While it offers excellent loot density, it's frequently occupied by hostile ARC units, including:

·Ticks, which swarm quickly and punish careless movement

·Shredders, capable of dealing heavy damage if engaged head-on

Before entering, make sure your armor is repaired, your weapons are loaded, and your inventory has enough space to safely carry quest items.

How to Locate Old Movie Tapes

Once inside the Cultural Archives, open your map and look for a blue cross icon inside a circle. This icon marks the objective location for the Movie Night quest.

Near this marker, you'll find several tarp-covered boxes. These containers stand out visually and are the only valid spawn location for the Old Movie Tapes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Travel to the Cultural Archives on Stella Montis

2. Locate the blue cross icon on your map

3. Find the tarp-covered boxes near the marker

4. Interact with the boxes to search them

5. Retrieve the Stack of Movie Tapes

6. Immediately place the tapes into your Safe Pocket

Using your Safe Pocket is essential. If you're downed or fail extraction, items stored there are protected.

How to Get a Portable TV in ARC Raiders

The Portable TV is the second quest item, and unlike the Movie Tapes, it does not have a guaranteed spawn. This makes the second half of the Movie Night quest more RNG-dependent.

Portable TV Spawn Locations in the Cultural Archives

Your first attempt should still be within the Cultural Archives. Portable TVs can spawn in multiple container types, including:

·Drawers and cabinets

·Breachable transport crates

·On top of furniture such as desks, chairs, or storage units

Make sure to check elevated surfaces. Many players miss TVs simply by focusing only on ground-level loot.

Where to Find a Portable TV if It Doesn't Spawn

If you don't find a Portable TV during your Stella Montis run, extract safely and try again elsewhere. The Portable TV is categorized as a residential-type item, meaning it spawns more frequently in living spaces.

Your best alternative farming zone is Buried City.

Best Buried City Locations for Portable TVs

When searching Buried City, prioritize residential and interior-heavy areas such as:

·Grandioso Apartments

·Santa Maria Homes

·Red Tower

·Space Travel buildings

These locations feature multiple rooms, shelves, and furniture spawns, dramatically increasing your odds. Buried City also tends to have more predictable enemy patrols, making it safer for solo players.

Extraction Tips for the Movie Night Quest

Both quest items must be successfully extracted, making survival the most important part of the mission.

To improve your chances:

·Avoid prolonged fights once items are secured

·Use Smoke Grenades to disengage from enemies

·Plan your extraction route before looting

·Prioritize stealth and movement over combat

If repeated runs are proving difficult, upgrading your equipment-or choosing to buy ARC Raiders Items to strengthen your loadout- can significantly reduce risk during extraction.

Movie Night Quest Rewards

After securing both the Old Movie Tapes and the Portable TV, return to Apollo in Speranza to complete the quest.

Movie Night Rewards

Completing the quest grants:

·3× Showstopper Grenades

·3× Smoke Grenades

·1× Fireworks Box

These rewards are excellent for future raids, offering both offensive pressure and reliable escape options.

Final Tips for Completing Movie Night Efficiently

·Always store the Movie Tapes in your Safe Pocket

·Thoroughly search the Cultural Archives before extracting

·If the TV doesn't spawn, switch to Buried City instead of repeating Stella Montis

·Residential zones offer the highest Portable TV spawn rates

The Movie Night quest in ARC Raiders is short, atmospheric, and rewarding, blending tension, exploration, and storytelling. With careful preparation and a smart search strategy, you can complete it in one or two successful raids-and help Apollo bring a small piece of the old world back to Speranza.