Overview

Unlike most countries, theater chains in the Philippines in general are managed solely by mall owners in their respective leisure divisions rather than being outsourced by other companies. The only exception is the Ortigas Cinemas in Estancia, where SM Prime co-manages the cinema component as the former owns a stake in developer Ortigas & Company.

Ticket prices range from around 200 pesos to as high as 700 pesos, depending on the theater location, time and date, and if premium features are available. Pricing will be higher if a blockbuster film is being shown. Most local government units in the region give free movie tickets to registered Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities in their locality.

Seating can be picked by the viewer through a screen, in the case of reserved seating, or if in the case of free seating, the viewer can choose a seat while inside the theater. Online booking is available in major theater chains.

During the first and last full screening, the audience must stand for the Philippine National Anthem as mandated by law.^[2]

Araneta City Cineplex

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Ali Mall Cinemas	4	Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City	Cinema 3 as Dolby Digital. Cinema 4 as SDDS. Temporarily closed
Gateway Cinemas	18	Level 4, Gateway 1 (Regular, Atmos C5, Platinum C10) Level 4, Gateway 2 (C11-18) Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City	In Dolby Digital EX ultra sound. Cinema 5 as Dolby Atmos / Large Format. Cinema 10, 13, & 14 as Platinum Cinema New Cinemas 11 to 18 (except 13 & 14, opening 2024) opened December 25, 2023

Ayala Malls Cinemas

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Alabang Town Center	5	G/F New Entertainment Complex, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa	Cinema 1 as THX. Cinema 2 as Dolby Digital.
Ayala Malls Circuit	4	Circuit Makati, Makati	Cinema 1 as a-luxe seats / Dolby 7.1. Cinema 2 as Dolby Atmos. Cinemas 3 to 4 as Dolby Surround 7.1.
Ayala Malls Cloverleaf	6	Balintawak, Quezon City	Dolby Surround 7.1 Cinema 6 as VIP.
Ayala Malls Feliz	4	Dela Paz, Pasig	C1: Dolby Atmos Cinemas 2 to 4 as Dolby Surround 7.1.
Ayala Malls Manila Bay	10	Aseana City, Parañaque	C1,C3,C4,C6,& C9: Dolby Surround 7.1 C2,C5,& C10: Dolby Atmos Cinema 7 as a-giant screen Cinema 8 as a-luxe seats.
Ayala Malls South Park	4	Ayala Malls South Park, Alabang, Muntinlupa	Dolby Digital Currently inactive.
Ayala Malls The 30th	4	Ayala Malls The 30th, Ortigas Center Pasig	Cinemas 1, 2, and 4 as Dolby Digital. C3 as Dolby Atmos.
Ayala Malls Vertis North	3	North Avenue, Quezon City	Cinemas 1 and 3 as a-luxe VIP seats / Dolby Atmos Cinema 2 as a-giant screen.
Bonifacio High Street Central Square	4	Bonifacio Global City Taguig	Cinemas 1 and 2 as Dolby Atmos. Cinema 3 as Dolby Surround 7.1. Cinema 4 as 4DX.
Fairview Terraces	6	Fairview Terraces, Novaliches Quezon City	In Dolby Surround 7.1.
Glorietta 4	7	Glorietta 4, Ayala Center Makati	Cinemas 1 to 3 as Dolby Digital. Cinemas 4 to 7 as DTS. To be renovated as part of mall redevelopment.
Greenbelt 1	2	Greenbelt 1 Ayala Center Makati	Cinema 1 as Dolby Digital. Cinema 2 as SDDS. All cinemas are inactive and will be permanently closed as part of redevelopment
Greenbelt 3	5	Greenbelt 3 Ayala Center Makati	Cinemas 1 to 3 as Dolby Digital. Cinema 4 as VIP. Cinema 5 as 3D/4DX.
Market! Market!	7	Market! Market! Bonifacio Global City Taguig	Dolby Digital Cinemas 6 and 7 are currently inactive and being used as a flu vaccination area.
Trinoma	7	TriNoma Diliman Quezon City	Cinemas 1 to 6 as Dolby Digital. Cinema 7 as THX. To be renovated as part of mall redevelopment.
UP Town Center	4	Diliman Diliman Quezon City	Cinema 1 as VIP/Dolby Atmos. Cinemas 2 to 3 as Dolby Digital. Cinema 4 as 3D/4DX.

Ever Gotesco Cinemas

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Ever Gotesco Commonwealth	2	Ever Gotesco Commonwealth Old Balara Quezon City
Ever Gotesco Manila Plaza	1	Ever Manila Plaza Quiapo Manila	Reopened in August 2023.
Ever Gotesco Ortigas	5	Changed to SM City East Ortigas with 8 cinemas (4 digital cinemas and 4 Director's Club Cinemas) Pasig	Replaced by SM City East Ortigas.

Megaworld Cinemas

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Eastwood Cinemas	7	C1-C4: Eastwood CityWalk 2 C5, C6 & C7: Eastwood Mall Eastwood City, Libis Quezon City	C1-C5: Dolby Digital Surround-EX C6: Dolby Atmos (Regular) C7: Ultra (Dolby Digital)
Lucky Chinatown Cinemas	4	Lucky Chinatown Binondo Manila	Dolby Digital Surround-EX
Newport Cinemas	4	Newport Mall Newport World Resorts, Newport City Pasay	C1: VIP Dolby Digital Surround-EX
Uptown Cinemas	10	Uptown Mall Bonifacio Global City Taguig	C1-C2: Dolby Atmos C3: Uptown Tempur Cinema (with Atmos) C4: Dolby Digital C5: VIP w/ Dolby Atmos C6, C7, C8, & C9: Dolby Surround 7.1 C10: THX Cinemas 6-10 opened on November 27, 2023
Venice Cineplex	5	Venice Grand Canal Mall McKinley Hill Taguig	Dolby Atmos C4: VIP w/ Dolby Atmos

Robinsons Movieworld

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Robinsons Galleria	5	Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center Quezon City	Cinemas 6-10 closed for renovation and will be convert as tenant spaces until February 1, 2024. Originally has 10 cinemas.
Robinsons Magnolia	4	Robinsons Magnolia New Manila Quezon City	C1-C4: Main Wing 3F C5-C8/VIP: (Closed for renovation) Cinema 4 is currently inactive Cinemas 5-8 are now closed due to renovation on May 12, 2023, and has converted as tenant spaces since September 1, 2023. Originally has 8 cinemas.
Robinsons Metro East	8	Robinsons Metro East Santolan Pasig	Only 4 cinemas is currently open Cinemas 1-4 only, and cinemas 5-8 are currently inactive
Robinsons Las Piñas	0	Robinsons Las Piñas Alabang–Zapote Road, Talon 3 Las Piñas	All cinemas are closed for renovation. Reopening for 3 cinemas until April 30, 2024. Originally has 4 cinemas.
Robinsons Manila	7	Pedro Gil, Adriatico & Faura Sts. Ermita Manila	Midtown Wing 4F: C1-C3 Pedro Gil Wing 4F: C4-C7 Cinema 7 currently inactive
Robinsons Novaliches	4	Robinsons Novaliches Novaliches, Quezon City	Reopened on June 25, 2023 C1: Dolby Surround 7.1 C2-C4: Dolby Digital Originally has 8 cinemas.

SM Cinemas

Cinema	Screens	Location	Notes	C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6	C7	C8	C9	C10	C11	C12	C13	C14
Light Mall	3	SM Light Residences, Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong	Reopened on 2023.				—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
S Maison	3	2nd Level, Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia Complex Pasay		DC1	DC2	DC3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM Aura	5	4th Level, SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig	IMAX was temporarily operated as "Large Screen Format" (with films shown in non-IMAX DMR releases) from January 2022 to May 2022 due to recent developments. All cinemas except IMAX are currently under renovation.			DC1	DC2		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM Center Muntinlupa	4	2nd Level, SM Center Muntinlupa, Tunasan, Muntinlupa	Reopened on December 23, 2022.		*			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City BF Parañaque	6	3rd Level, SM City BF Parañaque, BF Homes, Parañaque				DC1	DC2	DC3	DC4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Bicutan	2	2nd Level, SM City Bicutan Building B, Bicutan, Parañaque	Cinemas 1 and 2 are permanently closed to give way to Annex connection.					—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City East Ortigas	8	2nd Level, SM City East Ortigas, Pasig						DC1*	DC2	DC3	DC4*	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Fairview	8	2nd Level, SM City Fairview West Wing, Fairview, Quezon City	Originally has 12 cinemas All cinemas in the East wing have been permanently closed since January 2020 and was converted as tenant spaces.	LSF						DC1	DC2	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Grand Central	6	4th Level, SM City Grand Central, Monumento, Caloocan	Opened on November 26, 2021.					DC1	DC2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Manila	6	4th Level, SM City Manila, Ermita, Manila	Cinemas 7 to 12 are under renovation and will be converted to tenant spaces until January 1, 2024. Originally has 12 cinemas.							—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Marikina	6	3rd Level, SM City Marikina, Calumpang, Marikina	Cinemas 1 to 4 are reopened in 2022. Director's Club Cinemas 1 and 2 are opened in the same year. Originally has 8 cinemas.					DC1	DC2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Novaliches	4	2nd Level, SM City Novaliches, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City	Re-opened on October 12, 2022					—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City San Lazaro	6	3rd Level, SM City San Lazaro, Santa Cruz, Manila	Cinemas 1 to 5 are currently active. Cinema 6 is currently inactive.						*	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM Center Sangandaan	4	3rd Level, Sangandaan, Caloocan	Cinemas 1-3 currently active Cinema 4 is currently inactive.				*	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Santa Mesa	6	4th Level, SM City Santa Mesa, Santa Mesa, Quezon City	Originally has 10 cinemas.					DC1	DC2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Sucat	4	3rd Level, SM City Sucat Building A, San Dionisio, Parañaque	New Cinemas 1 and 4 are reopened on December 25, 2022. New Cinemas 2 and 3 reopened on February 16 and March 8, 2023, respectively.					—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM City Valenzuela	4	3rd Level, SM City Valenzuela, Valenzuela	Reopened on February 13, 2023.					—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SM Mall of Asia	12	Ground Level Entertainment Mall North Wing (EC,^[3] IMAX) 2nd Level Entertainment Mall North Wing (C7–C8^[4]) 2nd Level Main Mall^[5] (C1–C5, DC) SM Mall of Asia, Bay City, Pasay	Formerly has XD Cinema, a 4D theater at the IMAX lobby which was opened in November 2014 and was permanently closed in April 2017.) Cinemas in the North Wing are ongoing renovation.									EC	DC1	DC2	DC3	—	—
SM Megamall	14^[6]	3rd Level, SM Megamall Building A (C1-C12) 5th Level, Mega Fashion Hall (DC, IMAX) Mandaluyong	Cinemas 1 to 11 are currently active. Cinema 12 is currently inactive. IMAX was temporarily operated as "Large Screen Format" (with films shown in non-IMAX DMR releases) from March to April 2022 due to recent developments.												*	DC
SM City North EDSA	10	4th Level, The Block (C1-3, DC) 2nd Level, City Center West Wing (C4-C7, IMAX), Diliman, Quezon City	Originally has 12 cinemas. IMAX was temporarily operated as "Large Screen Format" (with films shown in non-IMAX DMR releases) from January, March, and April 2022 due to recent developments. Cinema 11 is permanently closed.								DC1	DC2		—	—	—	—
SM Southmall	9	3rd Level SM Southmall West Wing, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas	Former cinema area in the East Wing is now permanently closed and occupied by SM Game Park. Originally has 10 regular cinemas.						EC*	DC1	DC2		—	—	—	—	—
The Podium	3	5th Level, The Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong	Originally has 2 regular cinemas and replaced with Director's Club Cinemas.^[7]	DC1	DC2	DC3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Vista Cinemas/Starmall Cinemas

Cinema	Screens	Location	Notes	C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6	C7	C8
Evia Lifestyle Center	8	3rd Level, Evia Lifestyle Center Bldg. 3 (MX4D, C2-C4) 4th Level, North Wing (IMAX, C6-C8) Daang Hari, Las Piñas	First IMAX with Laser in the country, and first IMAX branch not operated by SM Cinema^[8]^[9]^[10]	MX4D*	VIP			Laser			VIP
Starmall Alabang	4	Starmall Alabang Alabang Muntinlupa	Originally has 8 cinemas Closed due to recent fire	*	*	*	*	—	—	—	—
Starmall EDSA-Shaw	0	Starmall EDSA-Shaw Mandaluyong	Originally has 5 cinemas. Reduced to have 3 cinemas until 2022. Permanently closed to give way to ALLTV Studios.	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Vista Mall Las Piñas	4	Las Piñas			VIP		*	—	—	—	—
Vista Mall Taguig	3	Vista Mall Taguig Taguig		VIP			—	—	—	—	—

Others

Cinema	Screens	Location	Remarks
Blue Wave Cinema	4	Blue Wave-Marikina Santo Niño Marikina	Permanently closed
Cash & Carry Cinema	2	Cash & Carry Mall Makati	Reopened in 2022
Century City Mall Cinema	4	Century City Mall Makati	C1-C2 & C4: Dolby Surround 7.1 C3 (Premier): Dolby Atmos
Cine Adarna	1	University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City	Dolby Digital 5.1 Capable of traditional 16mm and 35mm projection.^[11]
Commercenter Cinemas	4	Commercenter Building Filinvest City, Alabang Muntinlupa	Dolby Surround 7.1
Festival Cinema	3	Festival Alabang Alabang Muntinlupa	C1-C2: Gold Class Cinema with Dolby Atmos at the Expansion Wing C3: Dolby Digital Surround, DTS or THX Sound Cinemas 6-10 closed for renovation
Fisher Box Office Malabon	4	Fisher Mall Malabon Malabon	Dolby Surround 7.1 Laser Projection
Fisher Box Office Quezon Ave	8	4/F, Fisher Mall Quezon Avenue (C1-C5 and VIP 1 & 2) Fisher Parkway (VIP Parkway) Quezon City	Dolby Surround 7.1 Laser Projection
Isetann Cinerama	5	Isetann Cinerama Recto Quiapo Manila	Cinemas 1-2 and 5 (Retro) are active
Kai Mall Cinemas	2	3rd Level, Kai Mall Zabarte, North Caloocan	Opening soon
Manila Metropolitan Theater	1	P. Burgos Ave., Ermita, Manila	Hybrid theater and cinema setup with Dolby Atmos
Ortigas Cinemas Estancia	6	Estancia Capitol Commons Pasig	C1: Hybrid Recliner and Regular Seats with Dolby Atmos C2-C4: Regular with Ferco Opus Glide Seats and Dolby Surround 7.1 C5-C6: Screening Room (Director's Club) with Dolby Surround 7.1 Partly managed by SM Cinema
Ortigas Cinemas GH Mall	6	Level 5, GH Mall San Juan	Opening 2024
Ortigas Cinemas Greenhills Promenade	6	Greenhills Promenade San Juan	Formerly managed by Music Museum Group; acquired by SM Cinema C6-C8: Dolby Atmos
Power Plant Cinema	8	Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center Makati	All cinemas equipped with Dolby Atmos C5: Premier Cinema with rocker seats C6: XPanD 3D (active shutter)^[12] C8: VIP Cinema
The Cinemas @ Santolan	4	Santolan Town Plaza San Juan City	C1-C2: Dolby Atmos C3-C4: Dolby Surround 7.1
Red Carpet @ The Shang	5	Shangri-La Plaza Ortigas Center Mandaluyong	Dolby Surround 7.1 C1: XPanD 3D (active shutter)^[13] C5: Premiere Cinema with Ferco's Opus Glide Seats Reopened late 2018, formerly named Shang Cineplex
The Market Place Cinemas	4	The Market Place Mandaluyong	Reopened on July 5, 2023
WalterMart Makati C2000	4	WalterMart Makati Makati	Reopened in 2022 Partly managed by SM Cinema