Cinemas in Bali

In Bali, you can watch almost all the latest film releases, and sometimes even a film on request. The island has 5D, VIP and standard screens, as well as open-air cinemas and cosy small screening rooms in cafés.

Most cinemas in Bali belong to two major Indonesian chains: the largest, Cinema XXI, and Cinépolis (formerly Cinemaxx). Their screens are located in large shopping centres: Park23 and Lippo Plaza in Kuta; Trans Studio Mall, Plaza Renon and Level 21 in Denpasar; and Sidewalk in Jimbaran. You can watch 3D films at Lippo Mall Kuta, Beachwalk and Galleria. The links take you straight to the cinema’s page, where you can choose a film and buy tickets. Unfortunately, the Cinépolis website doesn’t provide direct links to specific cinemas, so you’ll have to choose manually. They do, however, have a handy English-language app for Android and iPhone, where you can select a cinema, check showtimes and buy tickets. You can also pre-order and pay for snacks in advance—popcorn, fried chicken, crisps and so on. Registration requires an Indonesian WhatsApp number starting with +62. Of course, you can also buy tickets at the box office; screenings are not often sold out, but it’s much more convenient to choose and pay for everything you need online.

Ticket prices are very reasonable: from 40,000 rupiah for a standard screen up to 100,000 rupiah for VIP screens. On weekends and public holidays, tickets can be more expensive—up to 160,000–200,000 rupiah. Screenings usually start at 12:00 and run until 22:00–23:00.

VIP screens are genuinely good: large, comfortable seats with reclining backs, wide armrests (big enough for a tub of popcorn), fewer people, and waiters ready to bring whatever a hungry viewer might want. In short: comfortable, cosy and well catered. These screens are available at Beachwalk, Level 21, Trans Studio Mall and Lippo Mall Kuta. At Cinema XXI they’re called Premiere; at Cinépolis, Gold.

One notable feature of local cinemas is that the air conditioning runs non-stop, so it can be quite cool inside. We recommend bringing something warm—it's easy to get cold in a T-shirt and shorts.

Overall, the sound, picture quality, comfort, cleanliness and service are of a high standard, so you’re unlikely to be disappointed after a trip to the cinema. What’s more, it’s not customary here to whistle, shout, clap or otherwise loudly express excitement during the film, so your screening should be pleasantly quiet.

A quick note on IMAX: it’s simple—on the island, you’ll only find it at Icon Bali.

There are plenty of open-air cinemas on the island; we’ve listed them separately below.

If you fancy something more extreme, you can try a 5D cinema. You’ll put on 3D glasses, then get splashed with water, blasted with air and shaken quite a lot—literally. Oh yes, and you’ll also watch a film. It’s definitely an interesting experience. In Bali, you can find these cinemas at Discovery Shopping Mall and Bali Galeria in Kuta, and Level 21 Mall in Denpasar.

A cinema in the well-known Beachwalk shopping centre—almost every tourist has been here, but not everyone knows there’s also a modern cinema inside, with Dolby Atmos sound and 3D. You can check showtimes on the website and buy tickets there via m-tix. Minimum ticket prices:

Monday to Thursday — 40,000 rupiah.
Friday / day before a public holiday — 50,000 rupiah.
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays — 60,000 rupiah.

Phone: (0361) 846 5621

Another Cinema XXI cinema in Galleria Mall. Several screens showing the latest international and Indonesian releases, with tasty popcorn. Prices are even lower than at Beachwalk.

Monday to Thursday — 35,000 rupiah.
Friday / day before a public holiday — 40,000 rupiah.
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays — 50,000 rupiah.

Phone: (0361) 767 021

An XXI cinema in another Kuta shopping centre—Park 23 Mall. It maintains Cinema XXI’s high standards: cosy, comfortable and clean screens, snacks, drinks and good sound.

Monday to Thursday — 25,000 rupiah.
Friday / day before a public holiday — 30,000 rupiah.
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays — 40,000 rupiah.

Phone: (0361) 4727621

An XXI cinema at Trans Studio Mall (Cinema XXI). The only difference from the other cinemas in Kuta is that there’s no 3D screen; otherwise, it’s the same reliable quality.

Monday to Thursday — 25,000 rupiah.
Friday / day before a public holiday — 30,000 rupiah.
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays — 40,000 rupiah.

Phone: (0361) 6207021

This mall has a cinema from another major Indonesian chain—Cinépolis. There are standard and VIP screens, and films are shown in English and Indonesian. You can buy tickets after registering on the website; you’ll need a local number to register.

Phone: 0361–8978099

Another Cinépolis branch on Sunset Road, at Lippo Plaza. This cinema doesn’t have VIP screens. Otherwise, it meets the chain’s standards. Alongside films in Indonesian and English, you can occasionally catch a film in Japanese. Ticket prices start from 32,000 rupiah.

Phone: 0361-759624

Icon Bali XXI is the most modern Cinema XXI cinema, located in the relatively new Icon Bali Mall, with standard and premium screens. There’s also an IMAX screen—currently the only IMAX on the island—so for the fullest cinema experience, this is the place to go.

Monday to Thursday — 45,000 rupiah.
Friday / day before a public holiday — 55,000 rupiah.
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays — 65,000 rupiah.

Phone: (0361) 4727621

A small, modern Cinépolis cinema in Sidewalk Jimbaran shopping centre on the Bukit. It has several screens with different seat categories, so you can choose more comfortable seats if you like, though without a full VIP format. They show Hollywood and Indonesian films in English and Indonesian. Ticket prices start at around 40,000 rupiah on weekdays.

There are no classic large chain cinemas here, but there are venues where you can watch popular or themed films.

A cinema combined with a cultural centre. Visit their Facebook page to find the full programme of events. They don’t usually show the latest releases, but you can always watch time-tested classics.

Here you can watch a film not only lounging on a sunbed, but also while splashing in the pool. Screenings at Folk are at 18:30 on Thursdays and Sundays. In addition to the regular schedule, they also run extra screenings for special occasions—on public holidays and during other events. Tickets cost 75,000 rupiah on weekdays in the general area; on weekends and public holidays, this includes pool access. Bungalows cost 250,000 rupiah for up to 4 people; sunbeds are 100,000 rupiah per person, also with pool access and a towel.

They run screenings every Monday and Thursday evening outdoors from 19:00. The vibe is relaxed, with bean bags instead of seats. Entry is free; you just need to reserve a spot, and you can buy popcorn inside for 50,000 rupiah. The programme is available on the website.

A restaurant with a film night every Wednesday at 19:00. Alongside regular tables, there are also bean bags, plus good food and a cosy atmosphere for hanging out with friends while watching a film. You can book a table via WhatsApp: +6281239573633

Guru Canggu Boutique Art Hotel is a boutique art hotel with a creative, laid-back vibe. They host evening open-air film screenings in a cosy garden. Movie Night is usually on Wednesdays at 18:00–19:00 (the schedule may vary by season). The cost is typically included in the minimum spend on food/drinks at the bar (usually from around 100,000–150,000 rupiah per person). Entry itself is free, but an order at the café/bar is required as part of the event. They don’t just screen a film—they may also hold a discussion afterwards, which could be of interest to true film lovers.

Karma Beach Club is a beach club with a relaxing atmosphere. They offer an evening open-air cinema format. Movie night at Karma Beach Club takes place every Monday at 18:30. Entry costs 650,000 rupiah per person (this includes entry, a 450,000 rupiah deposit for food and drinks, and 200,000 rupiah for amenities—towel and beach activities).

Sundays Beach Club is a beach club with plenty of activities. Alongside the beach, music, food and swimming, they run open-air screenings by the water every Monday. You can check the programme on the website; screenings start at 19:00, and you can also book there. Important: this is a silent cinema—audio is played through your own headphones rather than loudspeakers. You need to bring your headphones with you.

Chill ZONE is a cosy spot on the Bukit where they show open-air films every evening. The films are in Russian, shown on a big screen. You can sit on bean bags and even wrap up in a blanket. In short, everything you need for a movie under the stars is there. You can also grab a snack or have a proper dinner. Screenings are daily and start at 19:00. Entry is free—you can just come and watch.