If you’re into video production, there’s a really good chance that you like watching movies. We watch them as often as we can – even the films that we aren’t so sure that we’ll like – because it’s important to know what’s out there, who’s doing what, and how they’re doing it. We believe that the best filmmakers are relentless students of their work.
Since the cost of movie tickets can add up after a while, we decided to do a little research and find out which theaters in the Seattle area have the cheapest movie ticket prices. Check out the table below to see how your favorite theater stacks up!
Every Theater is NOT Made Equal
Aside from price, don’t forget to take the experience into consideration. Sound quality, screen size, and the overall ambiance can completely change your viewing experience. Also, some bargain theaters don’t get new releases right away, and other cinemas focus exclusively on older films and independent films. We’re not saying that’s a bad thing, it just depends on what you’re looking for at the time!
Seattle Movie Ticket Prices
Keep in mind that some areas require paid parking, and theaters can change their ticket prices at any time. The prices below are the regular, adult ticket prices as of March 2017. Many theaters also have special, discount viewing days and matinee prices. If I was able to find them, those are included! Feel free to send us an email if you have additional info or updates.
Note: tables don’t always display properly on mobile devices so if you’re having trouble viewing all four columns, turn your phone/tablet sideways to landscape mode.
| Theater | Address | Adult Ticket | Matinee Hours & Pricing if Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Gateway 8 | 2501 S Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way, WA 98003 | $3.00 | Before 6pm, $2 |
| Crest Cinema Center | 16505 5th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 | $4 (+1.50 for 3D) | |
| Central Cinema | 1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | Advance purchase general admission tickets: $8.00, Day-of-show general admission: $10.00 | Periodically offers bargain $1.99 shows – check their website for details. |
| Cinebarre Issaquah 8 | 1490 11th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 | $8.39 | $6.29 until “about 5 or 6 pm” |
| Grand Illusion Cinema | 1403 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105 | 9 ($5 for members) | |
| Edmonds Theater | 415 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020 | $9.00 | Before 5pm: $7 |
| Dragonfly Cinema | 822 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366 | $9.50 | $7.50 – This is listed on their website as matinee pricing, with no hours noted. I emailed and left a voicemail for them on two separate occaisions, but got no reply about their matinee hours. |
| PACCAR Imax | 200 Second Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109 | Varies per film from $10:00 – $15.75 | |
| Firehouse Theater | 11171 NE State Hwy 104, Kingston, WA 98346 | $10.00 | Tuesdays all day: $6.00, Before 4pm any day: $8 |
| Olympic Cinemas | 1520 NE Riddell Rd, Bremerton, WA 98310 | $10.25 | Before $5pm: $8.25 |
| Century Federal Way | The Commons At Federal Way, 2001 S Commons, Federal Way, WA 98003 | $10.50 | Discount Tuesday: $5.75, Matinee $8.75 |
| Landmark Guild 45th | 2105 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 | $10.50 | Before 6pm, and the first showing of the day on Sat, Sun, and Holidays: $8.00 |
| Seven Gables Theater | 911 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105 | $10.50 | Before 5pm: 8 |
| The Varsity Theater | 4329 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 | $10.50 | Before 5pm: $8.5 |
| SEEfilm Bremerton Cinema | 655 4th St, Bremerton, WA 98337 | $10.75 | Before 5pm: $9 |
| Regal Poulsbo Stadium 10 | 750 NW Edvard St, Poulsbo, WA 98370 | $10.86 | Before 4pm: $9.07 |
| AMC Loews Woodinville 12 | 17640 Garden Way NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 | $10.99 | Before noon: $5.49, From noon until 4pm: $9.49 |
| Ark Lodge Cinema | 4816 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 | $11.00 | First show of the day is $8 |
| AMC Loews Oak Tree 6 | 10006 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 | $11.01 | From noon until 4pm: $9.44 |
| Regal South Sound Cinema 10 | 1435 Wendell Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 | $11.12 | Before 4pm: $9.12 |
| Bainbridge Cinemas | 403 Madison Ave N #101, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 | $11.25 | Before 5pm is $9.50 |
| Lynwood Theater | 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 | $11.25 | First show of the day is $9 |
| AMC Loews Factoria 8 | 3505 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 | $11.32 | Before noon: $5.65, From noon until 4pm: $9.77 |
| Admiral Twin Theater | 2343 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 | $11.50 | Before 5pm, $9.50 |
| AMC Kent Station 14 | 426 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032 | $11.50 | Between 12 and 4 (9.96) before 12 (5.76) |
| Cinemark Lincoln Square | Lincoln Square, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 | $11.50 | Discount Tuesday: $6.00 |
| Regal The Landing Stadium 14 & RPX | The Landing, 900 N 10th Pl, Renton, WA 98057 | $11.85 | Before 4pm: $9.86 |
| Regal Bella Bottega Stadium 11 | Bella Bottega Shopping Center, 8890 161st Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052 | $11.91 | Before 4pm: $10.65 |
| Regal Issaquah Highlands Stadium 12 IMAX & RPX | Grand Ridge Plaza, 940 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029 | $11.91 | Before 4pm: $10.12 |
| AMC Kitsap 8 | Kitsap Mall, 10055 Kitsap Mall Blvd NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 | $12.06 | Before 4pm, $10.49 |
| Regal Crossroads Stadium 8 | Crossroads Bellevue, 1200 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008 | $12.14 | Before 4pm: 10.60 |
| Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 12 | 5910 S 180th St, Tukwila, WA 98188 | $12.43 | Before 4pm: $10.65 |
| Cinebarre Mountlake 8 | 6009 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 | $12.50 | All day Tuesday: $6, Before 5pm every other day: $10.50 |
| Majestic Bay Theater | 2044 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 | $12.50 | Before 6pm Mon-Fri, $10 |
| Big Picture Seattle | 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 | $12.75 | Shows starting before 4:45pm: $10.50 Happy Hour: $10.50 – Happy Hour ticket prices are available for the first show Monday – Thursday. If only one show is scheduled, there is no Happy Hour. Happy Hour drink specials are also available. |
| Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX | 301 NE 103rd St, Seattle, WA 98125 | $12.80 | Before 4pm: $10.28 |
| Regal Alderwood Stadium 7 & RPX | 3501 184th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 | $12.90 | Before 4pm: $11.33 |
| AMC Southcenter 16 | Westfield Southcenter, 3600 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188 | $13.11 | Before noon: $6.60, From noon until 4pm: $11.54 |
| Regal Cinemas Meridian 16 | 1501 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 | $13.46 | Before 4pm: $11.66 |
| AMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16 | Alderwood Mall, 18733 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037 | $13.63 | Before noon, $6.81 |
| AMC Pacific Place 11 | Pacific Place, 600 Pine St #400, Seattle, WA 98101 | $13.64 | Before noon: $6.00, From noon until 4pm: $11 or $12 depending on the film |
| Sundance Cinema Seattle | 4500 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 | $15.00 | $6 per ticket tuesdays girls only (groups of 2 or more girls), non-holiday monday orca card discount ($6), normal matinee 10.50 – 12 depending on showtimes |
| Boeing IMAX Theater | 200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 | Feature: $15.75 Documentary $10.00 | |
| Cinerama | 2100 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 | $16.00 |
