Cinemas in New York

Buy tickets now

Going to the cinema in New York is a fun and relaxing way to take a break during your trip and a truly American experience. You can see a movie in New York at almost any time of the day, and there are loads of cinemas in Manhattan. Enjoy the film with a bowl of popcorn and a large fizzy drink!

Buy your cinema ticket here

Eric's Index

1 What is Going to the Cinema in New York Like?
2 Discounted Cinema Tickets
3 Cinemas in Manhattan
- 3.1 AMC Theatres
- 3.2 Regal Cinemas
4 FAQ
- 4.1 What is the cinema in NYC?
- 4.2 Is there a movie theatre near Times Square?

What is Going to the Cinema in New York Like?

The cinema, or, as Americans say, a movie theatre, is the perfect place for a cold and rainy day in New York, although the experience of going to the movies might be slightly different from that in the UK. At cinemas in New York, they have huge trays of popcorn, and you can add liquid butter on top. There are drink machines where you can refill your drink as many times as you want, and you can get all kinds of hot snacks and other sweets as well.

Eric’s Tip: “For the full American experience, I always like to go to Dolby Cinema. You can sink into the theatre’s luxurious seats, which are heated and automatically adjustable. They’re so comfortable that you may well fall asleep if you’re still suffering from jet lag! You can check the cinema’s film schedule for Dolby Cinema or ask the staff. You can find this kind of cinema at the AMC Theatre on 42nd Street, near Times Square, among other locations.”

Discounted Cinema Tickets

You can get a discount on movie tickets in New York by buying them in advance. These tickets can be redeemed at a New York cinema anytime and are only valid for a 2D film. For a 3D, IMAX, Dolby or AMC Primes film, you can expect a surcharge.

Buy your cinema ticket here

Cinemas in Manhattan

There are several movie theatres in Manhattan. The best cinemas in New York are located around Times Square, as they have Dolby Cinema. Here’s a list of the most popular cinemas in Manhattan:

AMC Theatres

There are loads of AMC cinemas in New York, which you can find at the locations below:

AMC Empire 25: 234 West 42nd Street
AMC 34th Street 14: 312 West 34th Street
AMC Lincoln Square 13: 1998 Broadway
AMC Kips Bay 15: 570 Second Avenue
AMC 19th St. East 6: 890 Broadway
AMC Village 7: 66 Third Avenue
AMC 84th Street 6: 2310 Broadway
AMC Orpheum 7: 1538 Third Avenue

Regal Cinemas

Regal Cinemas also has several branches in New York:

Regal Essex Crossing: 129 Delancey Street
Regal Times Square: 247 West 42nd Street
Regal Battery Park: 102 North End Avenue
Regal Union Square: 850 Broadway

FAQ

New York has lots of movie theatres, and I don't think one is necessarily much better than another. However, I like going to the cinemas in Times Square. You can sense the hustle and bustle of the area inside the theatre, which I think gives it a nice atmosphere.

Yes, both AMC and Regal have cinemas in Times Square, and they are actually located across the street from each other on West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue.