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Event Cinemas Queensgate

📍 Hutt Central, Wellington

4.5(945 Google reviews)👶All ages

Event Cinemas Queensgate in Lower Hutt offers IMAX screenings and electric reclining seats across multiple screens. Café on site with full food and drink service. Free parking within the Queensgate shopping centre complex.

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★★★★★Featured review by Adam

Really delivered with this 2001 IMAX experience. On the bigger side of imax screens and even tho it's only 4k the clarity was still really good (If your wondering how large placing your phone to your nose is about how big it is) Sound setup was truly amazing too as well as the seating, pay that extra for the reclining bring in a blanket and I'd pass out on those chairs. And portions here are crazy jumbo drink is 1L and the popcorn is like a 3-4L bucket completely filled got through like a quarter. If anyone is thinking about outside food, they aren't that strict about it here which is something I like I've never had issues bringing in some whittakers, box of magnums etc. as long as the packaging isn't loud and you buy at least something at the bar they are pretty chill.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers rate the IMAX experience as a genuine highlight of the Wellington cinema scene. The electric recliners draw strong praise — visitors describe them as a clear upgrade over standard seating. The 2001 IMAX screening is specifically called out by one reviewer as delivering on the format's promise.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡IMAX tickets available to book online in advance
Recliners across standard screens in addition to IMAX
🎟️Free parking within the Queensgate shopping centre
🚗Toddler-friendly sessions available

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

945 Google reviews

Praise IMAX quality45%
Rate reclining seats35%
Note parking and convenience20%
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Adam

a year ago

Really delivered with this 2001 IMAX experience. On the bigger side of imax screens and even tho it's only 4k the clarity was still really good (If your wondering how large placing your phone to your nose is about how big it is) Sound setup was truly amazing too as well as the seating, pay that extra for the reclining bring in a blanket and I'd pass out on those chairs. And portions here are crazy jumbo drink is 1L and the popcorn is like a 3-4L bucket completely filled got through like a quarter. If anyone is thinking about outside food, they aren't that strict about it here which is something I like I've never had issues bringing in some whittakers, box of magnums etc. as long as the packaging isn't loud and you buy at least something at the bar they are pretty chill.

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Van Sanhnikone

2 months ago

New Imax cinemas are great, but just be warned to never sit in the seating in front of the recliners even if movie is high demand. Better to go another day. It's way to close to actually be able to see the screen properly. Plenty of cinemas means they play way more variety of movies at decent show times. The standard isn't as good for sound quality but we've just been spoiled with ATMOS in the big ones.

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Sopharath Eang

11 months ago

It is nice that Event Cinema at Queensgate offers IMAX. However, the IMAX screen is smaller than the IMAX cinema I have experienced. I think it is the only place you can watch IMAX in Wellington. The venue is clean and well organized, especially the toilet, which is very clean! This place also offers an arcade area where you can play some games before going to the hall. Such a lovely place!

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Suresh damuluri

2 months ago

I have watched my favorite hero Megastar movie in this theater, i enjoyed lot. That's a great experienceto me. l ❤️ the cleanlines, staff are very polite and friendly. Theater located zone is easy to reach. Sounding good 👍. Thanks.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Event Cinemas Queensgate is a modern multiplex anchoring the Queensgate shopping centre in Lower Hutt, Wellington. The cinema includes an IMAX auditorium — one of the larger IMAX screens in the Wellington region — alongside standard screens fitted with electric reclining seats. Café and food service operate within the foyer. Free parking is available throughout the Queensgate complex. The venue runs toddler-friendly sessions and is fully pram-accessible.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:30 – 21:30
Tuesday09:30 – 21:30
Wednesday09:30 – 21:30
Thursday09:30 – 21:30
Friday09:30 – 21:30
Saturday09:30 – 21:30
Sunday09:30 – 21:30

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