The couples attempt to capture the spirit of a specific movie genre, performing a paso doblé, jazz, rumba, Argentine tango, samba, jive or quickstep; a couple is eliminated.
The six remaining couples perform a regular couples dance and a special trio dance, in which a past season's winner or finalist is paired with each couple to compete; a couple is eliminated.
All 13 couples return for the opening number; the three remaining contestants perform two dances; musical performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Stirling, Becky G, and Jordan Fisher and Debbie Gibson; the champion is named.