Embassy Theatre
Embassy is believed to have one of the largest screens in the Southern Hemisphere.The original screen and proscenium is hidden but preserved behind an enormous 70mm screen and proscenium installed in 1965. The downstairs is closed but not damaged, reducing seating to 852. Renovation revealed original paintings hidden behind 1960s false ceiling. The Embassy underwent a major restoration/re-development in 2003 as a precursor for the World Premiere of Peter Jackson's RETURN OF THE KING.
Address: 10 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel.: +64 4 471 1395

Paramount Theatre
This theatre was built in 1917 and is one of the oldest cinemas in Wellington. It has always been used to show slightly unusal films and the Film Festival is held here annually. It is not an extremely fancy theatre inside, rather plain. The oldest surviving cinema in Wellington, and still has its original name.
Address: 25-29A Courtney Place, Wellington 6003 New Zealand

Penthouse cinema
The Penthouse, originally known as the Vogue Theatre, was constructed for the Ranish family and opened on 15 June 1939.In December 2005, a fourth screen opened, featuring 168 luxurious armchair seats with legroom to spare, an impressive wall to wall screen and state of the art sound system. As part of the development of the new screen, a large carparking area has also been created right next door to the cinema.
Address: 205 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn,Wellington
Tel.: +64 4 384 3157

Rialto Hamilton
The Rialto Cinemas are a nationwide chain of cinemas in New Zealand owned and operated by a joint venture between SKYCITY Entertainment and Reading Cinemas.Rialto Cinemas offers personalised service and a relaxed and friendly environment, with a one on one relationship with their patrons.Rialto Cinemas also screen many Film Festivals every year.
Address: Cnr Jervois Quay &, Cable Sreet, Te Aro, Wellington
Tel.: +64 4 385 1864

Hoyts Cinemas
Address: 73 Manners Street, Wellington