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Movie theaters in the Phoenix area.

10 verified independent movie theaters within about 38 miles of Phoenix, across Valley of the Sun and Phoenix metro.

Finding a cinema in the Phoenix area

What independent movie theaters are in the Phoenix area?
Lumina has verified 10 independent movie theaters within about 38 miles of Phoenix, in Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Maricopa, Mesa, Phoenix, Surprise, and Tempe.
Majestic Chandler 9FatCats GilbertGlendale 9 Drive-InAk-Chin Circle Entertainment CenterFatCats MesaPicture Show at Superstition Springs
Is there a drive-in near Phoenix?
Yes: Glendale 9 Drive-In in Glendale.
Glendale 9 Drive-In
Where are the cheap movie theaters in the Phoenix area?
Picture Show at Superstition Springs (Mesa) and Pollack Tempe Cinemas (Tempe) are discount theaters.
Picture Show at Superstition SpringsPollack Tempe Cinemas
Which Phoenix-area cinemas serve dinner?
Majestic Chandler 9 (Chandler), Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center (Maricopa), FatCats Suprise 8 (Surprise), and Majestic Tempe 7 (Tempe) offer dine-in service.
Majestic Chandler 9Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment CenterFatCats Suprise 8Majestic Tempe 7
Chandler

Majestic Chandler 9

Chandler, AZ

A nine-screen Chandler cinema with in-seat food service, first-run releases and a curated series of special screenings. It is one of three Majestic locations around the Valley.

Dine-inRegional independent
Gilbert

FatCats Gilbert

Gilbert, AZ

A six-screen cinema inside a family fun center that also has bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and an arcade. It shows current releases and suits groups and birthday outings.

Independent first-runRegional independent
Glendale

Glendale 9 Drive-In

Glendale, AZ

The last drive-in theater in Arizona, with nine screens showing current releases year-round and sound through the car radio. Food, drinks and a weekend market are on site.

Drive-inRegional independent
Maricopa

Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center

Maricopa, AZ

A cinema inside the Ak-Chin Circle entertainment center in Maricopa, with standard shows and a 21+ StarClass tier that serves entrees, beer, wine and cocktails to the seat. Classic re-releases are $5.

Independent first-runDine-in
Mesa

FatCats Mesa

Mesa, AZ

An eight-screen first-run cinema inside a Mesa family fun center that also has bowling and an arcade, with showings from late morning on weekdays.

Independent first-runRegional independent

Picture Show at Superstition Springs

Mesa, AZ

A mall cinema at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa with reserved seating and electric recliners, running current releases at lower prices.

DiscountIndependent first-run
Phoenix

Orpheum Theatre

Phoenix, AZ

A 1929 Spanish Renaissance movie palace in downtown Phoenix, now a city-owned performing arts venue. Films appear occasionally as classic screenings and film-with-live-orchestra concerts.

HistoricSingle screenArts venue
Surprise

FatCats Suprise 8

Surprise, AZ

An eight-screen first-run cinema inside a FatCats entertainment complex that also has bowling and an arcade. Moviegoers can order food to their seats, which suits a family outing with games before or after the show.

Dine-inRegional independent
Tempe

Majestic Tempe 7

Tempe, AZ

A seven-screen Tempe cinema that describes itself as a cinema grill and plays current releases. The site also offers a loyalty program, rentals and assistive listening devices on some titles.

Independent first-runDine-in

Pollack Tempe Cinemas

Tempe, AZ

A six-screen discount house in south Tempe where most second-run movies cost $3.50, and the lobby doubles as a display of film memorabilia and life-size figures, with an arcade game room alongside.

Discount