Really enjoyed our AMC visit. It's been a few years since we've been to this theater. The theater and the mall apparently have had some upgrades. Very nice!! Friendly customer service, yummy popcorn & chill vibes. The seats were extra ccomfy. read more

Still bad. Still dirty. And the concessions were. How do I say this ....pure shat. The hot dog was cold and the bun stale. The pretzel nuggets were also cold and hard. These people don't give a damn about their customers. And.... Long lines to get in. Got it; Spiderman, The Odyssey and it's busy. One usher and about 200 people in line. Stupid. Toilets are missing from bathrooms and the theatre was dirty. I hate this place. So why go? Two friends wanted to see a film and that's where the tickets were. Just stay away unless there is no other choice. Truly one of the worst theatres in town. Tired. Worn out. And no one cares. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to watch Minions. I think it was in Theater 1. The seats were disgusting, especially the ones in the back. OOoMmmGgGG! I actually canceled my tickets and switched our seats, but the new ones were still pretty bad. We ended up watching the movie anyway because we were just like, "F it. read more

Disorganization 101. Sadly, due to the poor customer service, I'd have to think twice about coming here for a movie or screening again. Unfortunately, the approximate one hour before the movie, was a complete disaster. As I entered the theater, looking for the ticket table as I had done at other screenings in the past, there was no table to be found. I mentioned to the girl at the entry that I was looking for the ticket table and that I was here for the screening, and you would have thought that I was speaking Klingon. Poor girl had absolutely no idea what I was talking about as she stared at me blankly. Looks like someone didn't communicate what was going on today. This is where the chaos ensued. As we created a single file line inside, anxious with anticipation for The Odyssey, Adrian suddenly appeared. 'You guys have to wait outside, you're blocking the exit doors' he quipped. So those individuals blocking the doors, about half of the line thus far, stepped outside. A few moments later Adrian reappeared, this time with his sights set on us who were patiently waiting alongside the stanchion ropes. 'You guys gotta go outside, you're blocking the walkway', which clearly we were not blocking any walkway. Apparently the third party company running the ticket distribution were late, so there was nobody assisting to guide the situation. At around 6:15 or so, a rep shows up who apparently worked for said company. Unfortunately that didn't help, as there was continued confusion about where and how we should line up, shifting us from one spot to the next, until Adrian reemerged. 'You guys need to line up against the wall' he rudely shouted. He continued to shout again stating we were blocking what appeared to be a backstage/employee exit door. I wondered if they talk to their coworkers or other patrons like this. It wasn't so much as what they said, it was how they said it. Perhaps he was having a really bad day. We were told by the rep that we would be let in at 6:30, however we didn't start getting let in until about 10-15 minutes after that. According to the rep, "they" were setting up the theater and that's what was causing delays. Once inside, we were then tasked with finding unreserved seats in the dark. I only say unreserved because as you looked around, it was clear that none of the reserved seating was for our group. Thankfully, we snagged the first two open seats right when we walked in. I probably would have gotten some snacks, but since we were let in so close to the start of the movie, we decided against it. The seats were comfy and the sound was awesome. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Watched "Obsession" here. It was a busy night since it was Friday night. The staff were very welcoming and friendly up front. I ordered a Kids Pack, Yes, I am a big kid at heart. The cashier was very sweet and made sure I got everything I needed. The theatre was clean and the AC was on so that made the movie more enjoyable! Overall experience at AMC Mission Valley was Awesome!! read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Update: seats are still gross, went today 3/21/26. Good friendly service though and love that the Latino Film Festival is held here. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Theater 2 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was very surprised by the condition of this AMC location. The theater chairs were noticeably dirty--honestly, they seemed dirtier than what you'd expect on public transportation. It made the movie experience much less enjoyable. The theater itself feels dated and could really benefit from a remodel. read more

It's a VERY AGED AMC. Carpets and chairs are a bit grimy, seats aren't reclining amongst other things and you're paying the same price as a standard AMC. We came here for a 9:30 PM showing of the Spongebob Movie in 3D and thank goodness it wasn't a full theater because we had to shift our seats due to all of the stains and spills that were on our assigned seats. A bit gross. Bathrooms weren't the cleanest either but it was at the end of the day, so there's that. It looked like some renovations were being made to this mall, so hopefully this theater gets updated too. Ordering from the self help kiosk was easy and we had no difficulty getting to our theater and seats. Sound, 3D, visual qualities were all there. I'm sure there's a newer more popular AMC in the area, but as tourists, we stopped by the closest one with the most reasonable time. read more

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Went here for an early screening of The Odyssey movie and boy was it unorganized. I don't know if it was the theater staffs fault or the organizers, but it was chaotic. One of the theater employees was extremely rude during the entire pre-show line up while guests were getting ready. The sun was blazing, so the line formed in the shade and he moved the line 2 different times until the entire line was standing in the sun getting baked. The concession ran out of regular popcorn, so I went with the special gourmet popcorn. I got the Mexican street corn and it wasn't bad, but I would not get it again. The popcorn itself had an okay flavor, but it was soft, clearly not fresh, and had a bunch of crumbs. The seats were comfortable, the picture quality was good, and the sound was booming! The movie was incredible. That was the saving grace of the event had it been a crappy movie I probably would've given 1 star. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm an A-list subscriber and fortunate to live within 5 miles of two AMC locations: Mission and Fashion. I bounce between the two locations depending on what's showing, but my preference is the Fashion Valley location. Pros: upgraded to laser over the summer, IMAX upgraded (recliners now!), and my favorite -- Dolby. Cons: outside of Dolby and IMAX, the seats are terrible. I recently saw them in full lighting and I now want to cover the seat in a pillowcase. Every time I've gotten a soda at concessions, it's tasted like it was low on syrup. The Mission Valley mall is not great but that means it isn't as busy as Fashion. The employees always are nice and I like that there's free parking (which in San Diego is becoming a novelty). read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Movies are always amazing at AMC PB, I've not gone to a movie as frequently as I have in the past and now there are so many different options like Dolby, imax, XL.....and so on. I went to an XL and honestly didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Still....great time and good movies. read more

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The family rarely ever goes to the movies nowadays. We usually stream from home. Plus, it seems like the quality of movies has not been very good in the last few years. Studios are recycling old ideas or rebooting franchises too often. Family member was asking to see a new animated movie in IMAX. I really like the IMAX theatre (theatre 4). The seats and carpet appear newish. Not only that but the family loves the picture and sound quality of IMAX movies. I'm unsure exactly when they remodeled, but glad they did. It would be nice if they gave more TLC to more of the theatres here. I feel like many of them are outdated. The theatre carpet in the lobby looks old and sometimes the bathrooms aren't the cleanist. The box office and self service kiosks are gone. I'm sure most people just buy tickets through their phone and check in at the lobby entrance. Tickets are expensive, but what isn't expensive nowadays lol. We rarely if ever buy snacks from concessions because it's just too pricey. We usually eat beforehand or maybe bring something in from Target. Service is generally okay to good. We will continue to see movies here or at AMC Fashion Valley. Just depends on what comes out and if we feel like it's worth seeing in theatres. 5 / 5: IMAX or Dolby Movies 3 / 5: Standard movies 2 / 5: Concession Food / Snacks / Drinks 3 / 5: Service 3.25 / 5: Overall read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - IMAX (Theatre 4) - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

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I would give this place a zero if that was an option.. paid nearly $25 to see the Odyssey at their supposed 70m screen.. it's a total bs.. no different than any other screen and the seats were so uncomfortable I won't be visiting this theatre ever again read more

Saw the Odyssey on IMAX, seats were terrible , seat practically made us lean forward the whole time, and temperature was at least 85 degrees. This was the most uncomfortable seats I've ever experienced in a movie theater, for all four of us, so it wasn't just one broken seat or something. Will never return to mission valley AMC. read more

Wavered back and forth between four and three stars. Is this the most modern or greatest of theatres? Nah. Not even close. Seats are pretty old. Bathrooms are run down. But in my head that gives it charm! It's a solid theater. No frills no thrills. Just popcorn, sticky floors and the big screen. Staff is always seemingly understaffed but I think they stagger the movie times well enough that the lines to concessions are never terribly too long. They also sell alcohol which is a plus. You'll pay about 9 dollars for a regular popcorn and 7 for a drink. Tickets are 16 dollars and up depending on time and ticket purchased. It's right next to yard house and right in the middle of the mall. Parking is always going to be a good 10 minute walk. read more

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I am writing to express my disappointment with the condition of the seats during my recent visit. As shown in the attached photo, the seats were heavily stained, dirty, and appeared to be poorly maintained. This made the experience uncomfortable and did not meet the level of cleanliness I expected, especially after paying for tickets. I believe movie theaters should provide clean and well-maintained seating for their guests. I hope you will address this issue so future customers can have a better experience. I would also appreciate if you could consider providing a resolution for the inconvenience. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Honestly felt like I overpaid for a downgrade. The screen was surprisingly small for a theater of that size--felt more like watching a big TV than a movie experience. The seats were old, cloth (not even the easy-to-clean kind), and looked worn out and kind of dirty. Definitely not what you expect when you're paying premium prices. And that's the real kicker... $19 a ticket?? For that? No recliners, no luxury feel, nothing that justifies the price. The only redeeming quality was the sound system. If you're charging that much, at least keep the place updated and clean. Plenty of better theaters around. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Dirty, cloth, outdated, non reclining/heating seats. - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

GOING TO THE "MOVIES" (3 stars) I like AMC. Going to the movies is sadly a dying leisure pleasure. Becoming unpopular they ripped out the ticket booth that once stood outside because tickets are now bought thru the app and also less people coming thru there was no need for it. I've been here MANY TIMES. And all times have always been mediocre. Not my main theater of choice. Went to watch "Doin' It" (by the way, so hilarious) and it was in Theater 12 - it was only showing here out of the entire San Diego County. A-LISTER MEMBERSHIP. If you are a movie bluff - it would make sense to be a member for perks and discounts. I am a movie bluff. I think this all started that my first job ever was at a movie theater. So I def have a soft spot for theaters and movies and movie theater popcorn. Even on a Wednesday, tickets and food were discounted. My ticket was 50% off and my small popcorn+drink was $7.00 (cheaper than a kids pack and you get more). THEATER CLEANLINESS. It will depend on which theater you watch. I been to several theaters at this location and some are way more dirtier than others. Theater 12 was pretty clean and the seat conditions were decent and not as bad as I've seen compared to the theaters next door. Until the next flick... read more

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THIS WAS THE WORST MOVIE THEATER IVE EVER BEEN IN. IM NEVER COMING BACK. i saw the odyssey and let me say it was hotter then hades. i should not have to sit through a 3 hour movie in insane heat. the lines were so long but its okay because the movie trailers were 30 freaking minutes long. the dippin dots did not come with a spoon.. the popcorn was fine. and obviously the icee was good but the blue raspberry wasn't icee texture it was just dye and bubbling. if i'm seeing a movie in the future this will be my last option. we did not see it in 4DX yet we experienced the fire. awful experience. and my brother and dad commented that there was a disgusting bathroom with a missing urinal. read more

The other day I went to see an anime movie and today I went to see The Drama. I was the only person watching inside auditorium 6. That's right a private movie theater all to myself and ate a warm hotdog and impossible nugget for dinner. I had it ordered ahead of time so all I had to do was pick up. It was there and was quick service. Staff were very friendly and moving the lines great. Years ago amc theaters used to have onions for their hotdogs not sure why they stopped serving onions I think it should be optional just not leave it out for self serve. I like this amc theaters because it's one of the few locations that has Japanese anime movies or independent film. The chair in auditorium is does not recline and no heaters it's fabric seats but I was comfortable and the sound quality was right. I am glad I brought a blanket it was freezing inside. I enjoy watching movies here and will be back. It's convenient and relaxing place to watch a movie. read more

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I have no words for how disgusting this theater is lol. No caption needed for the photo. The employees were nice though read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

The theatre was old - the seats were old and stained. It was also surprisingly a bit warm inside.

Staff was extremely slow and inexperienced. When asking questions they had to ask others or didn't know the answer. Long lines for both concessions and the bar. The concessions charge for cheese with the pretzel bites when it already had cheese that came with the pretzel bites. Popcorn was just OK. It wasn't . They had a very inefficient bartender tending bar but the tasted yummy though so brownie points for that and you could actually taste the booze. It was a full bar but none of the beer taps were working and very minimal selection of canned beers were available in comparison to the list. For the pros, the theatre seats were large and comfortable and reclined and the theatre and bathrooms were clean. The displays were also kept up and the candy selection was really good. Overall I'd say it's a mediocre theatre. I'd come back if convenient but wouldn't recommend to friends/family. read more

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Great movie theater in Fashion Valley No one there yet and amble to really clean and bathrooms Concessions stand was very easy walk up and service was quick 3 large drinks And 2 large buckets of Pop Corn And 1 Milk duds And Reese minis Great time. Go see it You'll enjoy it this movie read more

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It was nice I could order my popcorn and soda ahead of time and then it was placed out during the time that I pre-ordered it. As for the theater itself, not much to write about. The seats are kind of uncomfortable because they sit straight up, no reclining. I felt like they were also a little stiff as well. When I go to a movie theater, I like to be comfortable for two hours, and I just felt like the seating could use some work. Other than that, theater was really clean and there's a lot of parking down below. read more

We saw The Odyssey here last night in the 70mm version. It looked terrible and muddy. The light scenes were way over exposed and the screen had a terrible flicker to it. The sound was also very poor. I don't think I need to mention the seating as it's been mentioned here already. But they were uncomfortable and dirty old seats. read more

You would expect after spending over 75 bucks on two tickets and a few snacks you would get at the very least have a semi clean and comfortable seat for the movie. Disgusting... read more

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I've always liked the worn down and retro feel of the AMC theaters in San Diego. It's very nostalgic and cozy. This location specifically was a bit too worn down. We realized the aisles were really dirty upon sitting down for our movie, given it was New Year's so it was one of their most slammed days. Checking out the bathrooms I was pretty disgusted with the state of the women's bathroom sinks - this is clearly a health hazard and should be addressed. I don't think I'll be returning to this location. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Molding sinks - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been awhile since I've visited this place. I came here for a screening and I was able to walk around for a bit and settle into the theater before the movie started. This place is definitely outdated. With its worn out carpets, small and lackluster bathrooms, and older looking chairs, there's nothing too special about this theater. I know it saw its glory days during the height of the movie going experience about 15 years ago. However, with streaming capturing movies at a quicker time frame, it's hard to draw people back in to the theaters. The theater also had that old movie theater smell. I can't explain it, but it's a combo of sticky floors and old upholstery and carpet. I didn't even smell any fresh popcorn popping which is one of the key experiences of going to the movies. To be honest, I would not go back here if I wanted to watch a movie. I would rather go to a movie theater where you can lie down or have a more updated, modern experience. read more

i feel wierd about this location , unprofessional all around I would like to know why everyone especially the evening shift is so rude and not helping customers with a positive attitude. I will never go back to this location due to their terrible attitudes. I was followed into a movie theater because I don't know why but I think a lot of these teenagers need a better manager. read more

This was my first time at the AMC in Mission Valley. Checking in is really easy, we did buy our tickets online. They have a bar and concession stand. There is a premier members only line which can be super helpful if you are a member. The sodas are self serve as well as the butter for popcorn. read more

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Me and my friend came to this AMC location to watch the odyssey, I guess they are a nightlife theater that needs to id for an R film anyways we obviously didn't have our ids on us they wouldn't take a picture id. Tried talking to the guest service lady, so rude never seen someone act like a refund is coming out of their own pocket. Even the police officer was chill and provided excellent hospitality, ended up getting a gift card from the manager after 30 minutes of going back and forth with this guest service lady. Guess they could give us a refund LOL hire the police officer as the guest service person instead better customer service than whatever she was doing. Go to Regal instead read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

Still love this AMC and date nights they have offers every Tuesday and tickets are 50% off. read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been to this theater a few times and it definitely needs an upgrade. Parking is pretty big in this area but can be limited too since people seem to go to this mall area for 24 Hour Fitness. The inside/lobby is pretty dead with the bathroom also being a bit rundown as well. The theater chairs aren't really comfortable either and I feel like the audio isn't as loud or clear as well. I only came to this theater cause a couple of films I want to see were only showing at this theater in San Diego (and including North County). I prefer not to go to this theater and go to some place else. But there are some occasions I'll go here if it's the only theater that'll show it. Overall, I would avoid this theater if you want a nice experience. I just give it an extra star since this is the theater that'll show the movie I want to watch (better than nothing). read more

Updating my review now that I been here more. Adding a star because the updated theatres are really nice! IMAX was a wonderful experience in such a nice theatre. I'm hoping more get renovated. read more

I went to this theater today to see Spiderman. While the movie was terrific, the theater was terrible. The air conditioning was not working properly so theater 14 was well into the 80s for the entire 2 1/2 hour movie. Not exactly worth almost $20 a seat. Additionally, the bathroom stalls were mostly out of toilet paper. Who runs a theater this way? I went to guest services both during the movie to ask for the air to be adjusted and after to discuss the situation. The employee and manager could care less. They just offered refunds to myself and another family who suffered through the same issue in another theater. There are many other theaters in San Diego to choose from and I strongly recommend looking for alternatives. read more

+ Nice multiplex theater + Comfortable stadium style seating + Clean + Tasty popcorn + Shows all the newest major releases + Join their A-List and Stubs programs for worthy specials and discounts - Busy on Friday/Saturday evenings - Facility showing some wear and tear read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

The complaint about having no a/c during the entire 2hr/52 mins of The Odyssey, on a muggy evening, was posted by me one week ago. And as noted, the hallway at this theater was nearly chilly. So, in consideration of there being no followup from AMC Mission Valley to my post; the translation is: "They couldn't care less." read more

I was gifted two advance screening tickets (10/8) for "Roofman" thanks to a Yelp Elite giveaway. M and I arrived at the cinema, checked in, and were granted access to theater 11. There was a fairly rowdy crowd of folks waiting to get into the the screening, so it felt a little weird not to have to wait on line, but I was grateful that Yelp reserved our seats, so we had guaranteed spots. Once inside the theater, it was a little daunting to find a seat, not because the theater was full, but because the cloth seats were terribly stained and dirty. I honestly didn't want to sit on any of them, but we found the cleanest ones and sat down. The cupholders in the arms of the chairs were dirty, and the floor was sticky. (I clutched my bag and tried not to let it touch anything.) The seats also do not have a recline feature, and they're not that comfortable! Since we had over 40 minutes to wait until the screening, so I went to the concessions stand to check out their offerings. I ended up getting a large bottle of water and a "Bavarian Legend" soft pretzel. The cost for the two items was $26. (I noticed lots of people bringing in their own water bottles which I would also do if I ever come back.) The pretzel itself was HUGE and honestly pretty tasty. It was fresh and soft, and there was plenty for both of us to enjoy. People around us gawked at our pretzel and remarked on how enormous it was. We even shared some of it with the guy next to us. The pretzel came with two little cups of AMC Nacho cheese sauce. I tried it and was not a fan, but M. said it reminded him of nachos he used to have as a kid, so he kinda liked it. :) Since the movie was a screening, there were no previews, and so the film started right at 7. It was enjoyable. The sound and the picture quality were all quite good. It has been a while since I've seen a movie in a theater, maybe a year or more, so it was a nice treat to see a flick on the big screen. The theater itself is dated. The bathrooms are old (90s) but functional. The young guy at the concessions stand was super nice and he answered my questions about the types of pretzels kindly and efficiently. The mall that the theater is in seems to be undergoing some sort of transformation / renovation which will hopefully take it from being extremely depressing (many empty storefronts) to a bit more upbeat, but that remains to be seen. Parking is easy in the ample parking lot. Overall, if I were to see a movie again, I would probably not choose this theater because it is badly in need of some TLC, and I'd prefer to go somewhere a little more inspired. However, all of the workers and staff members that I encountered were great! read more

AMC Mission Valley 20 - Bavarian Legend Pretzel - Cinema Near Me - San Diego, California

I've seen two movies in the last week and both experiences were fairly comparable. The concessions are priced accordingly (not too steep, but by no means cheap) and the popcorn, soda, beer were fresh. The staff is friendly, but not too much so that you feel super welcomed. The seats are comfortable and from what I could tell, clean. The main general area was very clean, as were the bathrooms. In short, it's fine. Serves it's purpose, but doesn't go above and beyond by any means. read more