Operation: Movie Night

Tempest Logistics // Crew Morale // Status: Pending // Clearance: Pathfinder

In the original trilogy, we had the Citadel DLC - a final, heartwarming party with the crew. In Mass Effect: Andromeda, we have "Movie Night."

This is not a single mission.

It is a massive, game-spanning quest chain that involves every member of your squad. It is the emotional climax of the game, offering a unique scene where Ryder snuggles up with their chosen romance option while watching a terrible vid-vid.

However, getting to that final scene is a logistical nightmare. The quest relies on a fragile chain of dialogue triggers.

If you talk to someone too early, or too late, the prompt may vanish forever.

⚠️ Technical Warning: Script Errors

This quest is notoriously buggy. If you progress the main story too fast without completing these steps, the dialogue prompts may disappear. Follow this checklist in strict chronological order.

Check your email terminal after every main priority mission. Do not assume the game will remind you.

Phase 1: The Movie Library (Liam)

Trigger Condition: You must have established the first outpost on Eos ("A Better Beginning") and returned to the Tempest.

Liam Kosta is the architect of this plan. He realizes the crew is stressed and needs a distraction. He suggests a classic "Vid-Night" but lacks the media library.

The Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Liam in the Storage Room (Tempest). Exhaust his dialogue until he mentions "Downloading some movies from the Nexus archive."
Step 2: Fly to the Nexus. Go to the Operations deck.
Step 3: The file is NOT at a vendor. It is on a generic console behind the main operations desk (near where Director Tann's office entrance is). Look for a "Download" prompt.
Step 4: Return to the Tempest and give the files to Liam. He will mention that the quality is terrible, but it's a start.

Phase 2: The Snacks (Suvi)

Trigger Condition: You must have visited the planet Aya, met the Angara (Evfra), and recruited Jaal to your squad.

Suvi Anwar wants to provide food, but human snacks are scarce in Heleus. She craves something that tastes like home.

The Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Suvi on the Bridge. She will mention a specific plant she saw on the Nexus that tastes like Earth snacks ("crunchy and salty").
Step 2: Travel to the Nexus. Go to the Docking Bay area.
Step 3: Head to the General Merchant (the kiosk near the hydroponics garden/Construction area).
Step 4: Purchase the quest item "Special Plant." It costs very few credits.
Step 5: Return to the Tempest and give the plant to Suvi. She will start processing it into snacks.

Phase 3: The Popcorn (Vetra)

Trigger Condition: You must have completed "Hunting the Archon" (Salarian Ark) and settled Kadara Port.

You need something crunchy. Vetra Nyx, being the crew's smuggler, knows where to find illegal imports that taste better than Suvi's science experiments.

The Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Vetra in the Armory. She suggests sourcing "good" snacks from her contacts on Kadara.
Step 2: Travel to Kadara Port. Go to the market area (the slums).
Step 3: Find the specific vendor marked on your map (usually the mod merchant). Buy the "Popcorn Mix."
Step 4: Return to the Tempest and give the snacks to Vetra. She will stash them away from Liam so he doesn't eat them early.

Phase 4: The Projector (Jaal)

Trigger Condition: After the mission "Journey to Meridian" begins (late game).

Liam's movie files are corrupted or incompatible with the Tempest's displays. Jaal offers an Angaran solution: a Remnant-based projector.

The Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Jaal in the Tech Lab. He offers to build a better projector using Remnant parts.
Step 2: Travel to Eos (or any planet with Remnant ruins). You likely already have the materials, but if not, destroy Remnant bots to loot the specific tech he needs.
Step 3: Craft the "Remnant Projector" at a Research Station on the Tempest or a forward station. (Alternative: You can sometimes buy the part from the General Vendor on the Nexus if you have the "Market Dominance" cryo pod perk).
Step 4: Give the part to Jaal. He will install it in the crew quarters.

Phase 5: The Alcohol (Lexi)

Trigger Condition: Before the final assault ("The Way Home").

Dr. Lexi T'Perro monitors crew stress levels. She prescribes... alcohol. But not just any alcohol - a chemically safe intoxicant for dextro and levo DNA.

The Walkthrough

Step 1: Talk to Lexi in the Med Bay. She suggests a specific blend of "Andromeda Spirit" to help everyone relax.
Step 2: Travel to the Nexus. Go to the Vortex Bar (Cultural Center).
Step 3: Buy the "Special Reserve" bottle from the bartender.
Step 4: Return to the Tempest and give the bottle to Lexi. She will certify it safe for consumption.

Phase 6: The Premiere

Requirement: All previous steps complete. Main story advanced to "The Way Home."

Once all items are gathered, Liam will send you one final email: "Movie Night: It's Time."

Action: Go to the Crew Quarters on the Tempest. Interact with the banner/poster on the wall.
The Scene: The entire crew gathers. You will give a speech about family and survival.
The Romance Moment: As the movie starts, Ryder will sit down. If you have successfully locked in a romance, your partner will sit next to you, and you will put your arm around them or lean on them. If you are single, you relax with the whole crew.