What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Two adults can share spacious reclining seats, Dolby sound and value popcorn combos, turning an ordinary screening into an easy, affordable date night with minimal logistical effort.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for parking, ticketing, snacks and a full feature film without rushing.
Titan Luxe experience:
See the latest blockbusters on Christchurch’s largest screen with full-reclining leather seats and Dolby surround sound.
Tip: Book Titan Luxe seats via the Reading app to choose your row and skip queues.
Standard screening:
Catch new-release films in regular auditoriums with clear digital projection.
Tip: Use the Reading app or website to reserve preferred seats before you arrive.
Candy Bar combo:
Share a combo of popcorn, drink and candy for two at a value price.
Tip: Order your snack combo when booking tickets to pick up quickly before the show.
Join Reading Reel Club:
Earn points on every ticket and snack purchase for future free rewards.
Tip: Sign up online or in-cinema and scan your membership in-app at checkout.

Lynette McGee
Great prices nice clean cinema's. Convenient parking etc.
Natasha Moutter
The tickets are reasonably priced and scanning my qr code in my email on the self kiosk was easy to print my ticket out. But even though we were in the 1st session at 9:45 the theatre seats were very worn and had popcorn and old movie tickets in them. It was also very cold. Need to wear a jacket or bring a blanket next time.
Sarah Beale
Travelled from the Novotel Christchurch Airport to The Palms (in a taxi $88) to specifically see a movie on the Titan Luxe screen as the description of it on the website sold me but, truth be told, the picture quality was soft and the screen refresh rate was obvious and slow. Also, the food options were abysmal, just basic movie theatre food such as popcorn, drinks, icecream and lollies. Definitel...
Roachy
Our favourite movie cinema in ChCh. Prefer the seats that do not recline and cheaper. Pricing goes up and down as certain days/movies are cheaper than others and prefer to book online but this is slightly more as well. Great we can bring our own food as we have eating disorders. Comfy seats at a relaxed clean venue & quieter than most cinemas especially if you wait for awhile after the movie has b...
Debbie Moore
The theatre itself was fine. However, the staff let a woman and three children under four in to watch the Jurassic Park movie which finished at 10pm. The kids cried for the first 20 minutes. They were sitting the front row. We were sitting in the back row. We could very clearly hear everything. I went out to complain. The staff said it is policy to give a warning first. So I was told to come back ...
Visit on weekday matinees or evenings for quieter auditoriums and off-peak pricing. In summer, enjoy the air-conditioned cinema; in winter, arrive early for popular releases.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) | 
|---|---|
| Titan Luxe tickets (2) | NZD 60 | 
| Candy Bar combo | NZD 15 | 
| Total Estimated | NZD 75 | 
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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