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Movie Theaters in the Seattle Area

Like most big cities, Seattle, Washington has a huge selection of movie theaters that combine to offer a wide variety of movie-going experiences. If you feel most comfortable in the standard multiplex with its varied list of movies and screen times, you can have your pick. If you prefer smaller houses showing independent films, Seattle has that. If you're hungry for more than popcorn to eat during a film, Seattle has options for that too.

  1. Regal Meridian 16

    • The Regal Meridian 16 is located at 1501 Seventh Avenue, adjacent to Pike Street. The Regal is a multiplex facility that offers one of the largest selections of first-run movies in the Seattle area. Evening ticket prices as of 2011 are $11 for adults and $8 for children, with a little extra for 3-D films.

    Seattle Cinerama

    • The landmark Seattle Cinerama and its signature 70-foot curved screen were saved from demolition in 1998. In November 2010, it was upgraded with a state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system. Evening ticket prices for first-run movies were $11 for adults and $9 for children in 2011. The concession stand features treats made by local vendors, including Chocolate by Theo, Cupcake Royal, Miro Tea Caffe Vita and the theater's special chocolate popcorn. The Seattle Cinerama is at 2100 Fourth Avenue in the downtown area.

    Central Cinema

    • Central Cinema at 1411 21st Avenue shows cult classics, independent films and family cartoons, and serves more than the standard pop and popcorn. Appetizers, salads, pizzas, burgers, beer and wine are on the menu. General admission was $8 per person in 2011; the prize did not cover food and drinks. Seating in the single-screen theater is arranged in diner-style booths. If you're not ready to go home after the movie is over, you can spend time in the lobby restaurant/bar, Cafe Noir.

    Grand Illusion Cinema

    • The Grand Illusion Cinema at 1403 NE 50th Street opened in 1968. As of 2011, it was the longest-running independent movie theater in Seattle. The Grand Illusion specializes in classic movies and art films. Since being saved from closure in 1997, the single-screen theater has been run by both staff and volunteers. The general admission ticket price as of 2011 is $8.

    Big Picture Seattle

    • Big Picture at 2505 1st Avenue in Seattle is a movie theater for grown-ups. It serves cocktails before the show, and drinks and white cheddar popcorn during the movie. This single-screen theater has plush stadium seating for 100. General admission tickets for evening shows cost $11 in 2011.

    Pacific Science Center

    • The Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater seats 405 in plush accommodations. The theater shows specialized IMAX programs and some first-run movies. The Pacific Science Center is at 200 Second Ave. North in downtown Seattle. Prices in 2011 ranged from $13.75 for adults to $9 for children.

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