What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: The cinema offers many daily showtimes, app pre-booking, Titan Luxe recliners and free parking, so one adult can watch new releases in comfort without relying on anyone else.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for a feature film, snack break, and a relaxed arrival or departure.
Book a standard screening:
Choose any new‐release film in a regular auditorium.
Tip: Use the Reading app to pick your seat and skip the ticket line.
Upgrade to Titan Luxe:
Enjoy a giant screen with full reclining leather seats and Dolby surround sound.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure reclining controls and extra legroom.
Pre-order snacks:
Order popcorn, drink, or candy via the app before you arrive.
Tip: Select your pick-up time to avoid queues at the candy bar.
Join Reading Reel Club:
Earn points on every ticket and snack purchase.
Tip: Sign up in the app for immediate points and free ticket redemption later.

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 ...
Weekday matinees are quieter and sometimes cheaper. During school holidays and major releases, showtimes sell out fast—book days in advance.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Standard adult ticket | NZD 15.3 |
| Popcorn & drink combo | NZD 14.5 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 29.8 |
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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