Despite the advances of streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Video, Apple Movies and others, the experience of enjoying the latest blockbusters or niche art films on the big screen with state-of-the-art sound systems is an experience that cinemas alone can provide.
With a dizzying array of prices and timings by each of the cinema operators, it’s easy to not bother comparing and just pick any cinema – especially one that may be the closest to your home. But by being a savvy movie-goer, you can save more than 10% on a single ticket and potentially more if you’re planning a family outing!
Movie Ticket Prices At Major Singapore Cinema Operators
Below, we compile a price guide across all major cinema operators in Singapore. Since we’re concerned with getting the best “cinema experience” by spending less money, we didn’t include premiums like 3D or IMAX screenings, or “perks” like discounted popcorn combos.
We’ve also inserted some abbreviations:
– Public Holidays = PH
– * First Week Titles and Sneak Previews
| Monday to Thursday | Friday to Sunday, PH and PH Eve | |
| Golden Village | $11.50 / $12.00 * | $16.00 |
| Cathay Cineplexes | $11/ $11.50* | $15.50 |
| Shaw Theatres | $11 / $11.50* | $15.50 |
| $ | ||
| The Projector | $12.00 – $13.00 | $16.50 – $17.50 |
| Eaglewings Cinematics | $11.50 | $15.50 |
[Latest Update]: We Cinemas and FilmGarde ceased operations on 16 November 2024 and 25 March 2025, respectively.
Movie Ticket Price For Senior Citizens (Aged 55 and above)
| Cinemas | Monday to Friday (Non-PH and PH Eve) | Restrictions |
| Golden Village | $5.00 | Weekdays before 6 pm |
| Cathay Cineplexes | $5.00 | Weekdays before 6 pm |
| Shaw Theatres | $4.50 | Weekdays before 6pm |
| The Projector | $7.00 (Mon – Thurs) | $16.50 – $17.50 (Fri – Sun) PH, PH eve |
| Eaglewings Cinematics | $5.50 | Weekdays before 6pm |
Movie Ticket Price For Students (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary)
| Cinemas | Monday to Friday (Non-PH and PH Eve) | Restrictions |
| Golden Village | $7.00 | Weekdays before 6 pm |
| Cathay Cineplexes | $7.00 | Weekdays before 6 pm |
| Shaw Theatres | $7.00 | Weekdays before 6pm |
Thurs- Fri, before 6pm | ||
| The Projector | $7.00 (Mon –Thur) | $16.50 – $17.50 (Fri after 6pm – Sun) PH, PH eve |
| Eaglewings Cinematics | $7 | Weekdays before 6pm |
Getting senior citizen and student prices require you to make the purchases at the box office rather than buying online. If you really want to save money, you should be buying the tickets at the box office in the first place, because there is usually a “convenience fee” levied on patrons buying tickets online.
Read Also: Why Are Popcorn So Expensive At Cinemas?
Credit And Debit Card Movie Ticket Promotions
| Cinema | Credit Card | Promotion |
| Golden Village | DBS/POSB Credit and Debit Cards or PayLah! | For online and Automated Ticketing Machines purchases on all days (except PH and PH eve) using DBS/POSB credit and debit cards you enjoy $3 off for Gold Class tickets, and $2 off for Gold Class Express tickets. Also PayLah! patrons can enjoy a $1 discount for 2D & 3D movies, Gemini, Deluxe and Duo Tickets. |
| Golden Village | Trust+ | Trust+ members can enjoy 1-for-1 Gold Class and Gold Class Express all day including on eve and public holidays. Payment for tickets must be made with Trust card. |
| Golden Village | HSBC Credit and Debit Cards | For online, iGV and Automated Ticketing Machines purchases on all days (except PH and PH eve) using HSBC credit and debit cards, you enjoy a $2 discount for standard 2D movies and Gold Class tickets all days, excluding Gold Class Express. |
| Cathay Cineplexes | NTUC Card | With a NTUC Card, you get to enjoy standard movie tickets (after the first two weeks of selected blockbuster titles) at $9.50 all day and $3 off a medium popcorn combo. Youths (with NTUC Starter/nEbO card) will also enjoy $6 per standard ticket all day on Mondays as well as enjoy a special $3 nuggets deal. |
| Cathay Cineplexes | PAssion Card | Promotion is valid until 30 April 2025 at all Cathay Cineplexes. $14.00 (U.P $16/$16.50) for Weekday Movie Package, which includes 1x weekday movie ticket (Mon-Thur) and 1x$5 F&B receipt voucher. Whereas, the Weekend Movie Package (applicable Fri-Sun, Eve of PH and PH) costs $17.00 (U.P $20.50). Payment must be made at Cathay Cineplex Box Office using PAssion POSB Debit Card. |
| Shaw Theatres | OCBC MyOwn Debit Card | You can enjoy OCBC MyOwn Weekday movie package, which includes 1x regular 2D ticket (Mon-Fri, before 6pm) and 1xTater Gem Combo Set or 1xRegular combo set for just $10 when you make the payment with OCBC MyOwn Debit physical card or via Mobile Wallets payments. You can buy up to 2 movie packages per day. The promotion is valid till 31 July 2025. |
Other Movie Ticket Discounts
| Cinema | Partner | Promotion |
| Cathay Cineplexes | Students enjoy 2D movie tickets all day on Tuesdays for just $6, while seniors (Merdeka and Pioneer Generation card holders) enjoy 2D tickets for $4 as well as a hot coffee for $1. | |
| Cathay Cineplexes | HomeTeamNS | Flash your HomeTeamNS membership card or digital membership to enjoy 1-for-1 2D standard movie tickets everyday (Mon to Sun, including PH and PH eve). The offer is limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to one pair of tickets per member per day. Tickets must be purchased on the HomeTeamNS Mobile App. Promotion is valid until 4 May 2025. |
| Shaw Theatres | SAFRA | SAFRA MovieMax members can buy 2D movie tickets at the following prices: – $9.00 (Up: $11.00) (Monday to Thursday, except First Week Titles/Sneaks) – $9.50 (Up: $11.50) (Monday to Thursday, including First Week Titles/Sneaks) – $13.50 (Up: $15.50) (Friday to Sunday, PH and PH Eve) – Members need to purchase tickets in person and present a valid SAFRA card/ ecard via SAFRA app for verification. – Offer is valid for Online /Shaw Mobile booking and box office purchase. Discount does not apply on the eve of Christmas Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day Eve, New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year Eve and 1st and 2nd day of Chinese New Year. Offer limited to 10 tickets per person, per day. Promotion is valid till 31 December 2025. |
| Shaw Theatres | SAFRA NSF | SAFRA NSF can purchase 2D movie tickets at the following prices on Tuesday: – $8.00 (Tuesdays except opening week/Sneaks) – $8.50 (Tuesdays Opening Week /Sneaks) – $12.50 (for Tuesday PH and PH Eve) Members need to produce SAFRA card in person for verification. Offer is valid for Online /Shaw Mobile booking and box office purchase. Discount does not apply on the eve of Christmas Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day Eve, New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year Eve and 1st and 2nd day of Chinese New Year. Offer limited to 10 tickets per person, per day. The promotion is valid till 31 December 2025. |
There might be additional periodic promotions by each of the cinema operators, but do read the terms and conditions. If you’re interested, you can still check out the websites of the individual cinema operators. For example, Golden Village has its GV Movie Club Membership.
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