What independent movie theaters are in Alameda, CA?

Lumina lists 1 verified independent movie theater in Alameda, California: Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (independent first-run, 2317 Central Avenue). Chain multiplexes aren't included; every listing links straight to the theater for showtimes and tickets.

Is there an art house cinema in Alameda?

Not one we've verified in Alameda itself. The closest art house cinema Lumina lists is Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley, about 7.4 miles away. The independent theaters in Alameda are Alameda Theatre & Cineplex.

Which theaters near Alameda serve food or drinks?

Lot City Center in San Ramon (16 mi) offers dine-in service or a bar.

What is the closest drive-in theater to Alameda?

Solano 2 Drive-In in Concord, CA, about 19 miles away, is the nearest drive-in Lumina has verified.

Are there historic movie theaters in Alameda?

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (opened 1932) is a historic theater in Alameda.

Alameda, California

Movie theaters in Alameda.

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is the independent movie theater Lumina has verified in Alameda, California. Every link goes straight to the theater for showtimes and tickets.

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex

Alameda, CA

A restored 1932 Art Deco movie palace on Alameda's main street, now the centerpiece of an eight-screen complex. It shows current releases plus film series and live events, with recliner seating marked on the schedule.

Independent first-runHistoric

Finding a cinema in Alameda

What independent movie theaters are in Alameda, CA?: Lumina lists 1 verified independent movie theater in Alameda, California: Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (independent first-run, 2317 Central Avenue). Chain multiplexes aren't included; every listing links straight to the theater for showtimes and tickets.; Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
Is there an art house cinema in Alameda?: Not one we've verified in Alameda itself. The closest art house cinema Lumina lists is Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley, about 7.4 miles away. The independent theaters in Alameda are Alameda Theatre & Cineplex.; Pacific Film Archive
Which theaters near Alameda serve food or drinks?: Lot City Center in San Ramon (16 mi) offers dine-in service or a bar.; Lot City Center
What is the closest drive-in theater to Alameda?: Solano 2 Drive-In in Concord, CA, about 19 miles away, is the nearest drive-in Lumina has verified.; Solano 2 Drive-In
Are there historic movie theaters in Alameda?: Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (opened 1932) is a historic theater in Alameda.; Alameda Theatre & Cineplex

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15 independent theaters in the area

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Independent cinemas near Alameda

Grand Lake Theatre

Oakland, CA · 3.2 mi

A 1926 Oakland movie palace with four auditoriums, no pre-show commercials and a Wurlitzer organ that rises before select weekend evening shows. It runs current releases in 3-D and 70mm, and Tuesday tickets are $6.

HistoricIndependent first-run

Pacific Film Archive

Berkeley, CA · 7.4 mi

The film program of the Berkeley Art Museum, with retrospectives, restored classics and international cinema on a university-run schedule. Members get half-price tickets, and the 232-seat theater sits in a 2016 building on Center Street.

Art houseRepertoryMuseum / campus

Artists' Television Access

San Francisco, CA · 9.7 mi

An artist-run nonprofit screening room and gallery on Valencia Street in the Mission, showing experimental and underground work, open screenings and a Saturday-night series hosted by an artist in residence.

Art houseNonprofit

Chabot Cinema

Castro Valley, CA · 10 mi

A local single-screen movie theater in Castro Valley with daily showtimes, discounted Tuesday and Wednesday tickets and a food menu on its website. It also hosts a horror film festival and can be rented privately.

Independent first-runSingle screen

Castro Theatre

San Francisco, CA · 10 mi

San Francisco's 1922 landmark movie palace, reopened in 2026 after a $41 million renovation. It now books concerts and comedy alongside film events, and hosts the SF Silent Film Festival.

HistoricArts venue

Marina Theater

San Francisco, CA · 11 mi

A Chestnut Street neighborhood theater in the Marina, run by Lee Neighborhood Theatres, showing a small rotating selection of current films and occasional special screenings with Q&As.

Independent first-run