The 13 Best Movie Theaters in Seattle (2024)

1.Boeing IMAX Theater

8.8

200 2nd Ave N (in Pacific Science Center), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Lower Queen Anne · 38 tips and reviews

Suma Kashi:Major upgrade from what it used to be. Seats are comfy, well-spaced, and the acoustics are incredible. Worth every penny.

Mark:Beware of impostor IMAX cinemas at local multiplexes. This and the PACCAR Theater are the only real IMAX cinemas in the Seattle area.

Nas Benali:Huge screen. Make sure you get in early enough to get a good seat facing straight.

2.SIFF Cinema Egyptian

8.8

805 E Pine St (btwn Broadway & Harvard Ave), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Capitol Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Henok Kidane:Been here twice since they re-opened, and loved it both times. Employees are super friendly, amazing ambiance and decent selection of snacks. Just wish they had a wider selection of films at once...

Dustin Anglin:Friday & Saturday Night Midnight movies are some of the best classic films with some of the best audiences you could ask for. My favorite movie theatre in Seattle.

Mel Gray:go here during SIFF. eat popcorn

3.AMC Seattle 10

8.4

4500 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · University District · 46 tips and reviews

Ari Kohn:Food (black bean burger)! Comfortable clean seats!! Entire atmosphere! Quickly, has become my favorite theater. Super well staffed w/ great friendly service.

Michelle D.:OMG. Finally new seats! Finally comfort and independent cinema can co-exist on 45th.

Myra Kohn:Excellent seating. You can't go wrong anywhere.

4.Big Picture Seattle

8.6

2505 1st Ave (at Wall St), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Belltown · 24 tips and reviews

Justin Jackson:Great staff, vintage atmosphere. Great date night idea.

Adam Dorsey:get fancy drinks at the bar.

Kaede Balazs:Small "film bar" with a vintage feel. I love love this place! The service is fantastic- I even suggest ordering candy- they offer to put it in a chilled glass! Lovely place.

5.Northwest Film Forum

8.4

1515 12th Ave (at Pike St), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Capitol Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Talia Kraines:Must do cinema in Seattle for independent movies and documentaries you wouldn’t find anywhere else. It’s so quiet I’m afraid for its future but it’s wonderful.

David Ezell:I think so forum popcorn maybe THE best popcorn I've ever had.

Davy Snuggle:Popcorn. Wine. Beer. Candy

6.Majestic Bay Theatres

8.0

2044 NW Market St (at 22nd Ave. NW), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Ballard · 24 tips and reviews

Rick P:Great theater. Paul Allen outdid himself with this gem. Comfortable, roomy, friendly staff. Smaller screens upstairs, but still enjoyable.

Dan Cawdrey:No ads, straight to previews. Best theatre in town!

Jonathan Speights:In theater 3 there is only one way to access seats in each row. Best to get drinks and hit the bathroom before you sit down.

8.0

316 NE Thornton Place, Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · Northgate · 48 tips and reviews

Lisa Renee:I love the rocking chairs & removable arm rests - makes for a very cozy date night!

Quoc Tang:Don't forget to silence your phone after checking in to FourSquare!

Regal Entertainment:Did you know that you can get a concession coupon delivered to your cell phone? Visit our Facebook page and start saving today.

8.Seven Gables (Landmark Theatres)

7.5

911 NE 50th St (Roosevelt Way NE), Seattle, WA

Movie Theater · University District · 4 tips and reviews

Simone A:I love this intimate comfy theater. The screen cover painting is unique. Don't miss visiting Cinema Books around the corner in the same building.

Dre:This theater has an intimate feeling. The staff is extremely friendly but the age of the theater shows with stiff arm rests and a distinct odor inside the screen room. The smell goes aways soon though

Brendan Griffin:As of 1/13 - FREE TEA OR DRIP COFFEE.

9.Siff Cinema at the Film Center

8.7

305 Harrison St (Seattle Center NW Room), Seattle, WA

Indie Movie Theater · Lower Queen Anne · 8 tips and reviews

Stacie Benton:Seats are a little stuffed for those with short legs and venue is quite small but great programs there.

Melodie Hardwick:Fortunately, an easy walk/jog from the Uptown!

Brendan Griffin:Best place ever.

10.Admiral Theater

8.0

2343 California Ave SW (at SW Admiral Way), Seattle, WA

Theater · North Admiral · 7 tips and reviews

Lisa Bartel:Only theater I know of with free flavor toppings for popcorn- bonus!

Michelle Pena:The theaters and seats are kind of gross and sticky, but it's good to support the neighborhood theater.

Jennifer VanMatre:Check out the graffiti in the women' restroom. It's like time traveling.

11.Broadway Performance Hall

7.2

1625 Broadway (at E Pine St), Seattle, WA

Performing Arts Venue · Capitol Hill · 5 tips and reviews

Moe Ghorab:The show was amazing. Be prepared to have your sensibilities challenged... loved it

Chris Falskow:Listed as a "Bar" but it's a theater.

Matthew Monsoor:Check out any Cornish College Of The Arts performances when they are held.

12.Jet City Improv

7.8

5510 University Way NE (at NE 55th St), Seattle, WA

Comedy Club · University District · 19 tips and reviews

Alaa Shaker:Hilarious! Mike Murphy and Jon Koenen are unbelievable! Great for a late-night outing with a few friends. Every show is unique. Try to sit at the front.

Jonathon Colman:See a late-nite improv show!

Brian Peterson:Visit the bar

13.Neptune Theatre

7.8

1303 NE 45th St (at Brooklyn Ave. NE), Seattle, WA

Music Venue · University District · 31 tips and reviews

Miraj Shah:Beautiful, charming old concert space. Huge reverberating acoustics. Good drink prices, stick with New Belgium beer.

Allen Brand:The bathrooms don't resemble a Dexter kill room anymore!

Evan MacDonald:Sound is pretty good on the balcony. View is good too.

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