Embassy Theatre

Since 2003 the Embassy has also hosted New Zealand premieres for Peter Jacksons King Kong in 2005 and The Lovely Bones in 2009.

When we're not hosting the occasional World Premiere you can find us screening the best in mainstream, arthouse, home grown Kiwi and Retro films right in the heart of Wellington's CBD. The historic Embassy Theatre is Wellington’s finest picture palace, housing three screens equipped with the latest (including 3D) technology and state of the art sound. Originally built in 1924, it was fully refurbi

02/07/2024

If you feel it, chase it! arrives on the big screen next Thursday 11 July. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTTwisters

27/06/2024

Shhhhhhhhhh! A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE is in cinemas now. Book your tickets quietly 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTAQuietPlaceDayOne

27/06/2024

We are OPEN ALL LONG WEEKEND with an epic selection of films to experience! Book now 👉🎟 eventcinemas.co.nz/M24LongWeekend

26/06/2024

INSIDE OUT 2 - the feel everything movie of the year is in cinemas NOW! Book your tickets 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2

25/06/2024

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE opens in cinemas TOMORROW, Thursday June 27. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTAQuietPlaceDayOne

25/06/2024

Make room for new emotions! Disney & Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2 hits the big screen this Thursday June 27. Secure your favourite seats now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2

18/06/2024

See KA WHAWHAI TONU - STRUGGLE WITHOUT END for just $15* - Sun 30 June, 3:30pm. Book now 👉🎟 eventcinemas.co.nz/KaWhawhaiTonuCB

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17/06/2024

Quentin Tarantino's cinematic masterpiece PULP FICTION is back on the big screen THIS FRIDAY for our RETRO CLASSICS series. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTRetroClassics

14/06/2024

ADVANCE SCREENINGS are this weekend, 15 & 16 June! Book now and SAVE* with our FAMILY PASS 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2AS

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12/06/2024

See these epic blockbusters for just $15*! Book now 👉🎟 eventcinemas.co.nz/15CBOffer

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12/06/2024

ADVANCE SCREENINGS are this weekend, 15 & 16 June. Book now and SAVE* with our FAMILY PASS 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2AS

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11/06/2024

$13* TICKETS to see Disney & Pixar's early at our Cinebuzz Advance Screening THIS SAT 15 June, 12pm. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2CB

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10/06/2024

📣 It’s go time! 📣 HQ is expanding and you don't want to miss it! ADVANCE SCREENINGS are this weekend! 15 & 16 June. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2AS

07/06/2024

GHOST: RITE HERE RITE NOW is coming to the Embassy Theatre 20 & 22 June. Book now 👉🎟 eventcinemas.co.nz/GhostRiteHereRiteNow

06/06/2024

Who's ready for the FEEL EVERYTHING movie of the year?? 🥳
See Disney & Pixar's early at our Advance Screenings next weekend, 15 & 16 June, Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTInsideOut2AS

05/06/2024

Miami’s finest are now its most wanted. BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE is NOW SHOWING! Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTBadBoysRideOrDie

03/06/2024

BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE hits the big screen THIS THURSDAY June 6. Book your tickets now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTBadBoysRideOrDie

31/05/2024

Fasten your seatbelts. Mastermind George Miller’s : A Mad Max Saga is in cinemas now! Book your tickets 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTFuriosa

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival - Event Cinemas 30/05/2024

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival - Event Cinemas The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival is an annual film festival presenting the latest and greatest architecture and design films from around the world to Aotearoa New Zealand. From retrospections into modern history to explorations of progressive technologies, this year's programme offers....

30/05/2024

HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE is in cinemas now! Book tickets 👉🎟 eventcinemas.co.nz/HaikyuTDB

27/05/2024

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! See it in cinemas THIS THURSDAY 30 MAY! Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTTheGarfieldMovie

27/05/2024

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in : Ride or Die - only in cinemas June 6! Book your tickets now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTBadBoysRideOrDie

27/05/2024

Fury is born. : A Mad Max Saga is in cinemas now! Book your tickets 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTFuriosa

23/05/2024

We have opened a 7pm session for The Power of Utopia - Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh for this Sunday at the Embassy Theatre for the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2024!

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23/05/2024

Extra sessions have been added for MAURICE & I this Sunday at the Embassy Theatre for the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2024!

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23/05/2024

It’s gonna be mega. Despicable Me 4 is only in cinemas June 20. Tickets on sale now! See it at our Cinebuzz Special Screening for just $13* - Sunday 23 June, 12:30pm 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTDespicableMe4CBScreening

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22/05/2024

George Miller’s epic return to the Wasteland – : A Mad Max Saga starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth is in cinemas now. Book your tickets 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTFuriosa

21/05/2024

It’s time to return to the wasteland when : A Mad Max Saga arrives in cinemas THIS THURSDAY May 23. Book now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTFuriosa

21/05/2024

The moment Hugh've all been waiting for! DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE tickets are on sale now. Secure your favourite seat and SEE IT FIRST at our Advance Screenings, Wed 24 July 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTDeadpoolandWolverine

20/05/2024

On the run: Bad Boys-style. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in : Ride or Die - only in cinemas June 6! Book your tickets now 👉🎟 bit.ly/EVTBadBoysRideOrDie

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A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE | In cinemas NOW
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Inside Out 2 | In cinemas June 27
INSIDE OUT 2 | Advance Weekend 15-16 June
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GHOST: RITE HERE RITE NOW - 20 & 22 June
Inside Out 2 | Final Trailer
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE is in cinemas now
#Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is in cinemas now!
The Garfield Movie | In cinemas this Thursday 30 May

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Monday 10am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10am - 9:30pm
Friday 10am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

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