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Columbia Movie Theaters: A Complete Guide

It’s time to go to the movies and enjoy all the latest new movie releases out now in theatres!

In a city as bountiful as Columbia, Missouri there are so many local movie theaters near you to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. Just searching “movie theaters near me” is overwhelming AF––what’s the difference between one theater and another? Is it worth the trek across town to go to one theater with reclining seats versus another one around the corner? Do I want to ball out and get drinks served at my seat, or keep it chill at an independent theater with drinks and unique food offerings?

Don’t worry, we’re here to help make your decision easier. We’ve narrowed it down to 10 of our favorite local movie theaters to help you make the most of your Columbia movie theater experience.

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Grab some movie theater popcorn and get comfy as we dive into our Columbia movie theater guide!

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Columbia Movie Theaters: GQT Forum 8

Columbia’s GQT Forum 8 offers movie-goers an immersive experience with its D-BOX seating. With D-BOX, guests can purchase tickets to sit in a box where their seats move along with the action of the film. Viewers who opt for traditional seating can watch their movies in GQT Forum 8’s comfortable stadium seating.

The GQT Forum 8 sells movie tickets at reasonable prices, with all types of tickets priced under $10. Movie-goers can purchase their tickets online or at the theater’s self-serve ticketing kiosks, which helps to avoid long lines at the box office. Guests can even see movies for $5 on Mondays and Tuesdays!

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The GQT Forum 8’s concession stand has typical movie theater snacks at decent prices. Reviewers say that this theater serves the best popcorn and they love that they can refill their sodas at the self-serve fountains. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Best place to see a movie on the big screen, great staff, popcorn, and the seats are very comfortable too.”

GQT Forum 8

1209 Forum Katy Parkway

Columbia, MO 65203

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View GQT Forum 8 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: Ragtag Cinema

Located in the heart of Columbia, Ragtag Cinema’s history dates back to 1998 when the all-volunteer Ragtag Film Society began screening films at a downtown concert venue. In 2001, this project transformed into Ragtag Cinemacafé, a movie house that served food from a local bakery. After undergoing many changes throughout the years and with help and funding from the community, the current Ragtag Cinema opened in the old Coca-Cola bottling plant in 2008.

Ragtag Cinema shows a combination of the latest Hollywood films, older fan-favorites, and lesser-known releases that you won’t find at most other movie theaters. Ragtag Cinema screens its films using digital and 35mm projection. The movie house is taking safety precautions against COVID-19, requiring guests to either provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result.


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Aside from its history and unique variety of films, what makes Ragtag Cinema unique is the attached bakery and bar called Uprise Bakery where patrons can visit before or after their film. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Great place to grab a drink, relax and catch a film! Lovely staff and cool crowd.”

Ragtag Cinema

10 Hitt Street

Columbia, MO 65201

View Ragtag Cinema movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8

B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 is located about 25 miles outside of Columbia and offers films in RealD 3D allowing guests to have an immersive movie-going experience. B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 has stadium seating with high-back rocker chairs and uses DOLBY 7.1 surround sound and digital sound in its auditoriums.

B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 is accomodating and inclusive, offering sensory-friendly films for guests who aren’t comfortable in a movie theater setting. These movies are shown with brighter lights and lower audio. The B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 offers typical movie theatre fare including popcorn, candy, soda, and nachos.

Reviewers noted that the B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 is typically very clean with low crowd levels. One reviewer on Google wrote, “This is a nice 8-screen movie theater. Every time our family has been, we’ve experienced friendly staff, great refreshments, clean, and decent prices.”

B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8

521 Commons Drive

Fulton, MO 65251

View B&B Theatres Fulton Cinema 8 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: Regal Columbia & RPX

The Regal Columbia offers RPX for an enhanced viewing experience. According to Regal, “RPX presents movies the way filmmakers intended” on immersive screens with high-quality sound and projections. This theater also screens select films in 3D.

The Regal Columbia & RPX shows the latest Hollywood releases along with documentaries that you may not find at other movie theaters. Guests can reserve their seats upon purchasing their tickets, ensuring that they can sit where they’d like without rushing into the auditorium.

The Regal Columbia & RPX sells typical movie theater snacks and has a full arcade where movie-goers can play games before or after their film. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Always have a great experience at the movie theater! Very clean super nice staff & management is always around helping customers & assisting staff.”

Regal Columbia & RPX 

2800 Goodwin Pointe Drive

Columbia, MO 65201

View Regal Columbia & RPX movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: Mexico Cinema III

Mexico Cinema III is a locally owned and operated movie theater situated about 30 miles outside of Columbia. The theater is on the smaller side with 3 screens. Each auditorium is fitted with comfortable leather seats that recline electronically.


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Mexico Cinema III shows the latest Hollywood releases and screens select films in 3D. The concession stand offers traditional movie theater fare at reasonable prices. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Mexico Cinema III is the nicest small town theater around.  Professional staff, clean modern facilities and excellent picture and sound quality.”

Mexico Cinema III

2773 S Clark Street

Mexico, MO 65265

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Columbia Movie Theaters: Marshall Cinema

Marshall Cinema is an independently owned and operated movie theater that, according to Cinema Treasures, dates back to the 1920s. The theater has 3 auditoriums with Dolby surround sound. Marshall Cinema’s concession stand serves typical movie theater fare to its guests.

Reviewers love Marshall Cinema for its reasonable prices and friendly service. The movie theater is even rumored to be haunted! According to The Marshall Democrat-News, the theater’s owner Kate Thompson said that she and her family had heard and seen mysterious things in the building. Because of this, Marshall Cinema was featured in an episode of Travel Channel’s The Dead Files.

Despite these hauntings, patrons continue to return to Marshall Cinema and enjoy their movie-going experiences. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Great prices! Comfy big chairs! Spacious and clean. Friendly staff. Quick service. Big screens with awesome picture clarity and sound is superb!”

Marshall Cinema

118 E North Street

Marshall, MO 65340

View Marshall Cinema movie showtimes here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: GQT Capital 8

The GQT Capital 8 in Jefferson City offers affordable screenings to movie lovers, with tickets costing only $5 every Monday and Tuesday. The theater’s auditoriums are fitted with rocking seats and guests can purchase their tickets at the self-serve ticketing kiosks.


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The GQT Capital 8 has a large concession stand with everyone’s favorite movie theater snacks like popcorn, candy, ICEEs, nachos, and soda. Reviewers emphasized that the theater is clean and has very friendly staff. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Very nice theater. Prices are fantastic! And staff was friendly.”

GQT Capital 8

3550 Country Club Drive

Jefferson City, MO 65109

View GQT Capital 8 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: B&B Moberly 5 and Drive

The B&B Moberly 5 and Drive is both a traditional movie theater and a drive-in. Guests can choose to see the latest Hollywood releases inside from the theater’s reclining seats, or they can watch select films from their cars!

The B&B Moberly 5 and Drive offers guests an enhanced movie-going experience with select films screening in RealD 3D. Like many other B&B Theatres, the B&B Moberly 5 and Drive has DOLBY 7.1 surround sound and digital sound in its auditoriums and features sensory friendly films.

Reviewers praised both the indoor and outdoor movie-going experience at the B&B Moberly 5 and Drive. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Wow. Wide leather chairs that recline, fantastic screens and sound system. Well worth the drive up from Columbia.”

B&B Moberly 5 and Drive 

3000 N Morley Street

Moberly, MO 65270

View B&B Moberly 5 and Drive movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: VIP Lake West Cinemas

VIP Lake West Cinemas is part of the family owned and operated VIP movie theater chain. This theater shows the latest Hollywood releases at reasonable prices. Evening tickets cost only $7 before tax and tickets on Tuesdays are only $5!

 

VIP Lake West Cinemas offer standard movie concessions to its guests. These include popcorn, candy, soft drinks, pretzels, and nachos. Reviewers noted that there is a lot of space in between the rows of seats in the auditoriums and praised the audio and video quality. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Great experience! You walk right in and can pay for everything in a timely fashion and the service was great!”

 

VIP Lake West Cinemas

1651 Highway O

Gravois Mills, MO 65037

View VIP Lake West Cinemas movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

Columbia Movie Theaters: Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema

Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema is located about 60 miles outside of Columbia in Lake Ozark. This theater offers screenings of select films in RealD 3D or 70 mm film. Guests can enjoy their movies in the auditoriums’ comfortable stadium seating.

Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema guests can order their movie theater snacks in advance on the theater’s website or on an app. Concession options include classic movie theater fare, with the addition of hot options like hot dogs, pretzel bites, and nachos. Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema also has $5 movie tickets every Tuesday!


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One reviewer on Google said of Marcus Eagles’ landing Cinema, “This movie theater is pretty clean the staff is friendly and we’ve had nothing but great experiences there.” Another wrote, “The customer service was great! It made the visit that much more amazing.”

Marcus Eagles Landing Cinema

1300 Barred Owl Lane

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

View Marcus Eagles Landing Cinema movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.

We hope this rundown of some of our favorite Columbia movie theaters inspires you to go out and see all of the latest new movies out now in theaters.

View all of our local movie theater guides here.

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