With the rise in popularity in downloading movies or streaming them from the comfort of your own home, movie theatre design has had to become much more enticing.
Commonly, movie theatre experiences include sticky floors, people who won't put down their cell phones and that annoying kid who constantly kicks the back of your seat—really, it's no wonder that people would rather pass on going to the movies. But now, these kinds of tired old theatres are becoming a thing of the past and new cinemas are luring in movie-watchers with environments that focus on comfort, interactivity or luxury. More than just a comfortable movie chair, some cinemas include reclining sofas, beds, bars, snacks, pillows and blankets, which is like having all of the comforts of home, plus a gigantic movie screen.
23 Movie Theatre Design Ideas
From Levitating Circular Cinemas to Interactive Movie Theatres:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 14, 2014 — Luxury
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Pulsating Theater Walls
The Hyper-Matrix by Jonpasang is the Future of Movie Cinemas
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Luxury Movie Theatre
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Futuristic Movie Theatre in Hong Kong
AMC Pacific Place Cinema
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Comfortable Luxury Cinemas
Bangkok's Embassy Diplomat Screens Makes Movie-Watching Decadent
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Bed-Infused Cinematic Seats
This Unique Cinema Seating Design in London Features Double Beds
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Departure Lounge Cinemas
Ora Ito Makes the Centre Beaugrenelle Look Like an Airport
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Movie Theatre House
Hagy Belzber's Theater Wall
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Personal Pop-Up Cinemas
The CineBox Home Theater System Takes Movie Nights to the Next Level
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DIY Retro Cinema
Pensioner Turns His Shed Into A Vintage Movie Theatre
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Ticket Stub-Shaped Cinemas
This French Moviehouse Cine 32 is Fresh and Contemporary
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Captivating Colossal Cinemas
IMAX Theatres From Around the World Dazzle Movie-Goers
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Cartoon Feline Cinemas
The Hello Kitty Themed Movie Theatre Leaves Girly-Girls in Awe
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Levitating Circular Cinemas
'720 Degrees' at the Israel Museum is Suspended by 24 Feet
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Psychadelic Light-Up Cinemas
This Korean Busan Cinema Center Has a Rainbow LED Ceiling
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$7.5 Million Movie Theatre
Billy Wilder Theater at UCLA
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Interactive Movie Theatres
M.A.S.T. Novabell
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Rippled Sci-Fi Theatres
The Hangzhou Broadway Cinemas Features Three-Dimensional Elements
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Gamers Renting Movie Theatres (UPDATE)
Private XBox Parties at Cineplex
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Gourmet Drive-Throughs
Pop-Up Monnow Valley Drive Thru & Drive In Movie Theatre
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$2 Million Superhero Cinemas
The Dark Knight Themed Home Theatre Puts Viewers Into the Movie
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Levitating Box Cinemas
The 2012 Venice Biennale Chilean Pavilion Enticed with Urbane Potential
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Immersive Theatre Screens
The 'ScreenX' Technology Brings a 270-Degree Movie Experience
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Roof Top Cinema
Films With a View
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Movie Theater Jets
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Constantly Changing Rooms
The Dutch Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Space
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Impressively Immersive TVs
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Miniature Movie Theatres
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The Pierre Balmain Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Andreea Diaconu
Kitten as Food
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The City of Dreams Complex in Macau is Designed by Zaha Hadid
Blockbuster Movie Bill Concepts
Midnight Marauders Creates Dark Knight Rises Posters
Cinematic Popcorn Box Purses
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'The Original Disposable Flask' is Perfect for Busy Boozers
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The Meme Junkyard by Wafaa Bilal Represents the YouTube Sensation
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The Shanxi Grand Theater Taiyuan is Out of This World
DIY Retro Cinema
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'How to Sit Stylishly in Cinema' Shows Movie-Goers How to Identify Postures
Modernizing Classic Theatres
Redesign of El Molino by Fernando Salas is a Performance Unto Itself
Pop-up Placemats
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Super-Sized Televisions
Giant Home Theater Gift Ideas
Iconic Feline Furniture
The Hello Kitty Sofa Makes for Some Comfortable Cat Loungers
Cinematic Cowboy Captures
The Vangardist 'My Lonely Hero' Editorial Features Retro Westernwear
60s Home Theater Room
1500 Square Feet of Retro Groovy
Rotating Home Theatre
Casa Cinema
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The TicketyBrew Beer Takes Cues from the Stage
Hello Kitty Political Campaigns
Hello Kitty Takes Political Consciousness to the Next Level
Captivating Colossal Cinemas
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Superhero Street Face-Offs
The Spiderman vs. Batman Video Dukes it Out in Toronto
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DIY Theater Constructions
A California Man Creates a Home Theater Garage
Vintage Movie Popcorn Bowls
These Ceramic Bowls Make You Feel Like You Have Gone Back in Time
Interactive Gaming Promo Campaigns
This Marketing Campaign Makes Use of Augmented Reality Shooters
Controversial Political Crucifixes
The Thought-Provoking Michael Murphy Sculpture Shocks
Savory Feline Pork Rolls
The Hello Kitty Meat Bun is a Limited-Edition Snack Food in Japan
Svelte Sophisticate Fashion
The Flare Magazine September 2013 Editorial Stars Actress Amber Heard
Surround-Image Technology
Infinity-by-Nine Expands the Viewer's Peripheral Vision in Theaters
Pop-Up Nightclubs
Kubik
Natural Galactic Pavilions
The Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2012 References Nature
Caped Crusader Makeovers
Mike Capp Redoes Salvador Dalí Paintings
Ribbon-Like Amphitheatres
The Urban Oasis Pavilion is a Sustainable Structure Made from Bamboo
Recycled Cinema Seating
Cardboard Cinema Provides Eco-Friendly Furnishings for Your Home Theater
Levitating Circular Cinemas
'720 Degrees' at the Israel Museum is Suspended by 24 Feet
Twisted Public Seating
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Clive Palmer Re-Creates the Iconic Ship for Modern Vacations
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'Star Wars Air Fresheners' Will Fill the Room with a Lovely Vanilla Scent
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The Aspen Art Museum by Shigeru Ban Features a Latticed Side
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