Independent first-run theaters in Oregon.
12 verified independent first-run theaters in Oregon, in Cornelius, Lake Oswego, Portland, Sandy, Scappoose, Troutdale. New releases at locally owned theaters.
Cornelius Stadium Cinemas
Cornelius, OR
A Cornelius multiplex with recliner seating, a THX-equipped large-format auditorium and a companion drive-in, plus weekly Flashback Cinema classics. Adult tickets cost $12.50, and Tuesdays start at $7.
Lake Theater & Cafe
Lake Oswego, OR
A Lake Oswego cinema with a restaurant and bar, showing current films in the main auditorium and an event space. It also books live acts, comedy nights, free Wednesday trivia and private screenings.
Academy Theater
Portland, OR
A 1948 Streamline Moderne theater in Montavilla that serves beer, wine and food and mixes new releases with a revival series. It is one of Portland's neighborhood theater-pubs.
Laurelhurst Theater & Pub
Portland, OR
A 1923 neighborhood movie house on Burnside that pairs a food and beer menu with new independent releases and classic films. Tickets are $10, $7 for matinees and all day Tuesday, and the shows are 21+ in the evening.
Moreland Theatre
Portland, OR
A single-screen Sellwood theater from 1925 showing current releases with the occasional cult title. Tickets are $9 before 6 pm and $11 after, with Tuesdays at $5, and the room can be booked for private events.
Oak Grove 8 Cinema
Portland, OR
A neighborhood multiplex on McLoughlin Boulevard in Oak Grove playing current wide releases, from family titles to horror and sci-fi, with online ticketing. It is a local alternative to the big chains in the Milwaukie area.
St. Johns Theater & Pub
Portland, OR
A McMenamins pub-and-theater in a building that began as an exposition pavilion, serving house-made pizza and beer during the movie. Tickets are $7 before 5 pm and $9 after, and showings can be closed captioned on request.
St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub
Portland, OR
A 1913 St. Johns movie house now running two screens of current releases and the odd cult revival, with beer, wine and pizza in the lobby. Tickets are $9 before 6 pm and $11 after.
Studio One Theaters
Portland, OR
A dine-in cinema on Powell Boulevard where each ticket reserves a seat with table service: farm-to-table dishes, wine and draft beer arrive during the show. It also hosts game-show dinners and private events.
Sandy Cinema
Sandy, OR
A first-run multiplex on Champion Way in Sandy, part of the three-location Prestige Theatres group. Closed-caption devices and glasses are available at every showing, and it offers birthday parties and rentals.
Scappoose Cinema 7
Scappoose, OR
A seven-screen small-town cinema on the edge of Scappoose showing first-run releases at low prices: $9 matinees, $11 evenings and $5 on Tuesdays. Private events can be booked.
Edgefield Power Station Theater
Troutdale, OR
A McMenamins theater on the Edgefield estate with reserved luxury rocker recliners and staff who bring pub food and house-brewed beer to your seat. Tickets are $8 before 5 pm and $10 after.
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