Oregon · Lumina Cinemas Index

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.

Independent first-runDrive-in

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.

Independent first-runDine-in

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.

Independent first-runHistoricDine-in

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.

HistoricDine-inIndependent first-run

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.

HistoricSingle screenIndependent first-run

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.

Independent first-run

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.

HistoricRegional independentDine-in

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.

HistoricIndependent first-run

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.

Dine-inIndependent first-run

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.

Independent first-runRegional independent

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.

Independent first-run

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.

Regional independentDine-inIndependent first-run

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