It’s time to go to the movies and enjoy all the latest new releases out now in theatres!
In a city as big and bountiful as Phoenix, Arizona, 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 a local theater with reclining seats versus the one around the corner? Do I want to ball out and get drinks served at my seat, or keep it chill at an independent movie theater with drinks and unique food offerings? With over 40 movie theatres within the Phoenix area, it’s no wonder you don’t know where to start!
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 in Phoenix to help you make the most of your Valley of the Sun movie theater experience.
Grab some movie theater popcorn and get comfy as we dive into our Phoenix movie theater guide!
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Phoenix Movie Theaters: AMC Centerpoint 11
The AMC Centerpoint 11 serves up a variety of amenities to its theater-goers. This AMC’s auditoriums are fitted with leather signature recliners. The AMC Centerpoint shows select films in RealD 3D, giving movie-goers an immersive experience.
The AMC Centerpoint 11 serves a variety of food options that can be ordered ahead using the AMC Theatres app. They have an enhanced menu with mac and cheese bites and stone-fired flatbread pizzas. Guests can choose a drink from the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, or order an alcoholic beverage from MacGuffins Bar. This AMC location has competitive prices, with tickets starting as low as $4.99 before 4 pm and $6.99 after 4 pm!
Reviewers loved the comfortable reclining seats and reasonable prices. One reviewer on Google wrote, “We had a great experience!! Service was good, snacks were great and everything was clean!”
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
View AMC Centerpoint 11 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: FilmBar
Phoenix’s FilmBar shows local, independent, foreign, and fan-favorite films and is dedicated to “making film-going a communal, tangible experience.” It’s a lounge and art house cinema that offers a unique movie-going experience to its guests!
In a video describing FilmBar’s vision, owner Kelly Aubey said, “We encourage people obviously to come far before the movie starts and they can stick around as long as they want to afterward to discuss what they’ve and just make some friends…”
The venue has a bar where guests can order movie snacks and drinks. Guests can enjoy their film from the plush seats or at a table in the back of the auditorium.
One reviewer on Google wrote, “This is a fun quirky warehouse turned into a movie theater. They do serve beer and wine, and popcorn of course. The movies will be a bit off beat, but always tasteful. It’s worth trying, especially if you’re wanting something unique.
FilmBar
815 N 2nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
View FilmBar movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14
The Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14 shows the latest Hollywood releases in both 2D and 3D for select films. It’s fitted with stadium seating with reclining loungers, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable viewing experience!
The Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14 has self-serve ticketing kiosks so movie-goers don’t have to wait in line at the box office. Guests can also purchase tickets online as well as reserve their seats so you don’t have to stress about arriving early to get a good spot!
This Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14 location is home to a Ciné Capri auditorium, which shows movies on a huge screen and has 600 rocker seats. This auditorium features Dolby Atmos sound which “is a revolutionary new audio platform that immerses the moviegoer into each scene with a 3D like experience for the ears.” There are speakers both above and below viewers, controlling how the audience hears the sounds of their film.
One reviewer on Google was very complimentary of the Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14 writing, “With the reclining seats, ability to have an alcoholic beverage…and the INCREDIBLY TASTY popcorn…life doesn’t get much better than this.”
Harkins Theatre Scottsdale 101 14
7000 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phoenix Movie Theaters: West Wind Glendale Drive-In
Located about 8 miles outside of Phoenix, the West Wind Glendale Drive-In offers digitally-projected films from the comfort of your car. Unlike many other drive-ins, the West Wind has very clear visuals like you would find in a typical movie theater. Guests can tune into the movie’s audio from their car radio.
The West Wind Glendale Drive-In often has midnight showings and earlier screenings of the latest movie releases. The drive-in offers virtual ordering for both movie tickets and concessions. The West Wind also has a full snack bar with typical movie theater fare and hot options like chicken tenders and burritos.
Tickets are sold per-guest at the West Wind Glendale Drive-In rather than per-car. One reviewer on Google said that attending a movie here made them nostalgic for their childhood: “Awesome drive-in. We came to watch a family movie it was fun. This place reminded me of when I was a kid and my parents would take me to the drive-in back home.”
West Wind Glendale Drive-In
5650 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
View West Wind Glendale Drive-In movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: RoadHouse Cinemas
RoadHouse Cinemas is an awesome theater to grab drinks, food, and enjoy a movie! The theater runs specials every week including half-priced drinks 3-6 pm Monday-Friday, $6 Tuesdays, and $5 movies every day before noon.
RoadHouse Cinemas has an expansive food menu with appetizers, burgers, gourmet fries, and various dessert offerings. The theater also serves locally- brewed beers and wines from around the world! According to its website, RoadHouse Cinemas’ menu is curated by an award-winning chef and restaurateur.
Guests can order food right from their reclining seats and have it delivered to enjoy during the movie. Additionally, RoadHouse Cinemas has smaller, intimate auditoriums that use high-quality digital projection and 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Absolutely amazing theater. Great seats and wonderful service! Food was great and came out quick and hot. Truly an experience and an example of how all movie theaters should be.”
RoadHouse Cinemas
9090 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
View RoadHouse Cinemas movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16
Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 is located about 19 miles outside of Phoenix in the city of Goodyear. This Harkins location has CINÉ 1, which the theatre describes as “the pinnacle of motion picture presentation with the largest screens and the very best in projection and sound technology.” Not only does the CINÉ 1 auditorium have an expansive screen, it also has reclining Ultimate Loungers, and Dolby Atmos 3D object-based sound.
Guests can see select films in 3D at Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 and every film is shown with laser projection. The theatre has a self-serve ticketing kiosk and reserved seating so you can choose your spot ahead of time! In addition to a traditional concession stand, this Harkins location has an in-lobby bar featuring wines, local craft beers, and specialty cocktails.
Many reviewers were complimentary of the friendly staff at Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16. One reviewer on Google wrote, “What’s not to like?! It has an IMAX screen on Cine 1, it has a bar, good selection of food, and the neighborhood is nice.”
Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls
15010 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
View Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse is a movie theater in Tempe that offers a variety of awesome amenities to its guests. Guests can order food and drinks from the theater’s multi-course menu to be delivered directly to their seats. They even have vegetarian options and alcoholic beverages!
Alamo Drafthouse is home to 7 auditoriums, with the ability to host 782 guests. The auditoriums have 35mm film capabilities, 4K digital projection with 3D capabilities, and reclining seats. Guests can reserve their seats ahead of time to secure their favorite movie-viewing spot!
Many reviewers said they thoroughly enjoyed their meal and movie-going experience at Alamo Drafthouse. One reviewer on Google wrote, “We love this place! The food was surprisingly good, excellent selection of beers. Ordering and delivery of food and beers was timely!”
Alamo Drafthouse
1140 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
View Alamo Drafthouse movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: Cinemark Mesa 16
The Cinemark Mesa 16 is located less than 15 miles outside of Phoenix. This theater shows the latest releases as well as foreign films with English subtitles. Cinemark Mesa 16 is fitted with Cinemark’s “Luxury Loungers,” which are plush seats that recline electrically and even have heating and cooling abilities!
The Cinemark Mesa 16 has a ticketing kiosk for guests who want to purchase their tickets at the theater but don’t want to wait in the box office line. This theater offers typical movie theater snacks that guests can either purchase at the concession stand or mobile order on their phones. Guests who choose to mobile order can pick up their food at their counter or opt to have it delivered right to their theater seat!
Reviewers love the Cinemark Mesa 16’s comfortable stadium seating and friendly staff. One reviewer on Google wrote, “Clean theaters, comfortable seats, the staff is always polite and helpful. And you get to butter your own popcorn so it’s always exactly how you want it.”
Cinemark Mesa 16
1051 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
View Cinemark Mesa 16 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: Harkins Theatres Norterra 14
The Harkins Theatres Norterra 14 is located in Phoenix’s Shops at Norterra Plaza. The theatre offers an immersive viewing experience for guests, showing select films using 3D projection. The auditoriums have stadium seating with reserved rockers so guests can ensure they sit in their favorite spot before even arriving at the theater!
Like other Harkins locations, the Harkins Theatres Norterra 14 has an expanded snack bar and self-serve ticketing kiosks. What makes this theater unique, however, is their in-lobby child play center! Parents and guardians looking to spend alone time at the movies can bring their children ages 3-8 to the play center where they will be supervised by trained staff members. There, kids can play games, read books, make arts and crafts, and watch movies.
One reviewer on Google wrote of the Harkins Theatres Norterra 14, “This place is so cool and clean, the employees were also nice and accommodating as well.” Another said, “Always a great movie experience. The best popcorn as well.”
Harkins Theatre Norterra 14
2550 W Happy Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85085
View Harkins Theatre Norterra 14 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
Phoenix Movie Theaters: AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14
Located in Phoenix’s Biltmore District is the AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14. This AMC theater allows guests to order from a menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and entrees and have their food delivered directly to their seats! Moviegoers can also order traditional snacks on the AMC Theatres app ahead of time to pick up at the concession counter.
The AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14 offers beverages from the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, so guests can customize their soft drinks. If you’re looking to enjoy an alcoholic beverage, you can help yourself to the selection of drinks at MacGuffin’s Bar.
This AMC theater has AMC signature recliners with trays attached to hold food. It also shows a curated selection of movies known as AMC Artisan Films, with the ability to screen some movies in RealD 3D!
One reviewer on Google said they had an effortless experience attending a movie at the AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14: “No wait time and extremely clean. The nachos and burger was amazing, staff was extremely friendly! Best date night in a long time!!”
AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
View AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14 movie showtimes and buy movie tickets here.
We hope this rundown of some of our favorite Phoenix movie theaters inspires you to go out and see all of the latest new movies out now in theaters.
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