1 / 2Embassy Theatre
📍 Mount Victoria, Wellington
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Built in 1924, the Embassy Theatre on Kent Terrace is one of New Zealand's largest and best-preserved historic cinemas. The 750-seat auditorium delivers a genuinely big-screen experience with a sound system reviewers describe as outstanding.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A special-occasion cinema - the sheer scale and the sound quality make watching anything here feel like an event worth making the trip for.
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William Morgan
9 months ago
“The Embassy Theatre is an outstanding building, even if you aren’t going there to watch a film, I would check it out just for the architecture. I went to watch the new Avatar - on the big screen it was amazing, even better that it was in 3D.”
Steve Carroll
a month ago
“Been here twice now and both times I was very impressed by the friendly staff, great atmosphere and overall positive experience. Highly recommend.”
stephanie nossiter
2 months ago
“Favorite hideout for the film festival”
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Based on Google review tagsComfortable seats
99 reviews
Architecture
31 reviews
Dolby atmos
17 reviews
Smaller theatres
9 reviews
Comfy chairs
7 reviews
Overview
The Embassy Theatre on Kent Terrace opened in 1924 and remains one of New Zealand's finest historic cinema buildings. The auditorium seats 750 with comfortable seating and an audio system that makes blockbusters feel as intended. Reviewers note the building is worth visiting for the architecture alone - the interior is beautifully maintained and warm. The Embassy has a long association with New Zealand premiere events. Convenient to central Wellington.
