Going to the cinema to watch a good film is both exciting and relaxing, especially in Saigon. You can catch new movies or classic films depending on what’s more your type. Ho Chi Minh City has several shopping malls with movie theatres for film enthusiasts and movie lovers alike. Check out these cinema houses.

What cinemas can I find for major movie releases?

If you’re looking for a good place to catch major movie releases, cinema chains CGV, Lotte and Galaxy are of Western standard and feature comfortable seating and quality projections and audio. Snack prices are reasonable. Tickets can be ordered online.

District 1

BHD Star Cineplex

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Floor 3-4, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu, D1;

Hotline: 1900 2099

+84 28 6267 0670

The seven screens setting offers 2D only. 

CGV Cinema

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M - 1, Liberty Center Saigon Citypoint, 59-61 Pasteur, D1; +84 46 275 5240, 1900 6017

Floor 5, Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe, D1

Modern high-end cinema with 2D & 3D screens.

Galaxy

https://www.galaxycine.vn

116 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh D1; +84 1900 2224

Centrally located modern cinema featuring 2D and 3D screens - popular among locals.

Lotte Cinema Nowzone

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TTTM Nowzone, 235 Nguyen Van Cu, Nguyen Cu Trinh, D1

+84 28 3926 2255

Small but modern cinema with three 2D screens.

District 2

Art House Cinema @ Snap Café

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32 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, D2; +84 28 3519 4532

Art House Cinema holds free monthly screenings of independent lesser known films and documentaries.

CGV Cinema

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Floor 2, Thao Dien Pearl, 12 Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, D2; +84 46 275 5240

Modern high-end cinema with 2D & 3D screens.

BHD Star Cineplex

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Floor 5, Vincom Mega Mall, Xa Lo Ha Noi, Thao Dien, D2; 1900 2099

Modern high-end cinema with 2D screens.

District 7

CGV Cinema

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Floor 5, Crescent Mall, 101 Ton Dat Tien, D7; +84 46 275 5240

SC VivoCity, 1058 Nguyen Van Linh, D7; +84 28 3776 0941

High-end cinemas with 2D and 3D screens. SC VivoCity offers 4DMax and IMAX as well.

Lotte

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Floor 3, Lotte Mart Saigon South, 469 Nguyen Huu Tho, D7; +84 28 3775 2527

Modern high-end cinema with 2D & 3D screens.

Other Districts

BHD Star Cineplex

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info@bhdstar.vn

Sieu Thi Vincom, 3C 3/2, D10

+84 28 6267 0670

The cinema offers 2D only and features both VN and Foreign films.

CGV Cinema

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Floor 7, Hung Vuong Plaza, 126 Hung Vuong, D5; +84 28 2222 0388

Floor 10, CT Plaza, 60A Truong Son, Tan Binh District; +84 28 6297 1981

Floor 3, Aeon Mall, 30 Bo Bao Tan Thang, Tan Phu District; +84 28 6265 1000

Floor 3, Pandora City,1 Truong Chinh, Tan Phu District; +84 1900 6017

Floor 5, Vincom Thu Duc, 216 Vo Van Ngan, Thu Duc District; +84 90 330 48 88

CGV Liberty Hoang Van Thu & IMAX, 415 Hoang Van Thụ, Tan Binh District, 1900 6017 

Modern high-end cinemas with 2D and 3D screens. Hùng Vương Plaza cinema offers 4DMax as well.

Cinebox

212 Ly Chinh Thang, D3; +84 28 3935 0610

The cinema offers three screens in 2D only and features both Vietnam and foreign films.

Galaxy

https://www.galaxycine.vn

246 Nguyen Hong Dao, Tan Binh District; +84 28 3849 4567

718bis Kinh Duong Vuong, D6; +84 1900 2224

Floor 3, CoopMart Foodcosa, 304A Quang Trung, Go Vap District; +84 1900 2224

Modern cinema with 2D and 3D screens.

Where can I watch classic films in Saigon?

Watching new movies in the theatre is one thing but watching old, classic films in the big screen is an entirely different experience.

For those with alternative and classic tastes, The Hive Saigon, Cinebox, Soma Art Cafe and Art House Cinema at Snap Cafe regularly hold avant-garde and independent screenings.

Check out the Best Cinema Deals in Saigon 

For information on Indie Cinema, go to The Evolution of Indie Cinema in Saigon