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.
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.
BHD Star Cineplex
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
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
116 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh D1; +84 1900 2224
Centrally located modern cinema featuring 2D and 3D screens - popular among locals.
Lotte Cinema Nowzone
TTTM Nowzone, 235 Nguyen Van Cu, Nguyen Cu Trinh, D1
+84 28 3926 2255
Small but modern cinema with three 2D screens.
Art House Cinema @ Snap Café
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
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
Floor 5, Vincom Mega Mall, Xa Lo Ha Noi, Thao Dien, D2; 1900 2099
Modern high-end cinema with 2D screens.
CGV Cinema
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
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
+84 28 6267 0670
The cinema offers 2D only and features both VN and Foreign films.
CGV Cinema
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
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.
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.
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For information on Indie Cinema, go to The Evolution of Indie Cinema in Saigon