What makes it 62% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed and The Palms provides parents rooms and pram parking, but this site lacks weekly baby-friendly sessions, so typical darkness and volume may unsettle infants; confirm details first.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Includes film runtime, snack break, and time to settle your baby before or after the show
Book a Midweek Matinee:
Choose a weekday morning or early afternoon show for lower crowd levels
Tip: Use the Reading app to reserve seats and arrive early for pram space
Use Free Parking:
Park in The Palms shopping centre’s lot directly outside the cinema
Tip: Aim for an end bay near the ramp to minimize walking with a pram
Visit the Parents Room:
Access baby change tables, nursing chairs, and nappy disposal in the mall
Tip: Follow food court signs on the ground floor; bring your own changing mat
Join Reading Reel Club:
Sign up free to earn points on tickets and snacks
Tip: Register online before you visit to collect points on your first purchase
Inquire About Baby-Friendly Sessions:
Contact the cinema to ask about any soft-sound or dim-light screenings
Tip: Call (03) 375 7080 or email information@readingcinemas.co.nz to check availability

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 ...
During school holidays, screenings fill up fast. Book tickets a few days in advance or choose non-peak weekdays for more pram space.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | NZD 15.3 |
| Baby ticket (under 5) | NZD 0 |
| Snack combo | NZD 15 |
| Reading Reel Club membership | NZD 0 |
| Parking | NZD 0 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 45.6 |
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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