Discovered this place this year and so glad I did! Well maintained, clean, comfy seating, large…read morescreens and majorly discounted tickets on Tuesdays. Every time I've gone (usually Tuesdays after work), it's not super crowded but not empty either. This is a large multi-story building with concessions on the 2nd floor, just something to keep in mind in case you decide to grab snacks right before a movie starts. Highly recommend checking it out.

So excited to have an IMAX theater without going downtown, especially inside the old Cadillac…read morebuilding. It's still ghostly with so much empty space: They don't even have a staffed ticket counter at the entrance anymore so it stands, vacant, as if awaiting its fate. Keep walking towards the escalators and to the right are ticket kiosks. The stand-alone scanner for your phone is at your feet, giving the experience a Radio-Shack DIY feel. You pay for concessions on the second floor then walk down a lonely hall to push buttons and dispense popcorn and drinks yourself. Finally, what you're there for: The IMAX theater. The sound is thunderous, nearly "sense-around" and the picture is large and crisp. It was the perfect venue to see The Odyssey. Ask a staff member to give you a sticker with a barcode before checking out at a lone parking kiosk by the escalators so parking will be only $10, a bargain.

The theater #1 is so big. There's a balcony section. I've never been up there. This is big-Toy…read moreStory 5! Conan's voice is the poop machine. I didnt know till the credits. Everyone becomes a kid again. Ok, only those before Gen Z. I recognize all the familiar toys because in the olden days, there was Toys R US and you just go through the store, like a museum, admiring things you can't buy but want to buy. There's a fabulous collection of horses. Divert, the theater has slighted seats. Love sitting on the side with nobody in front blocking. Chairs are still comfortable. Cup holder. The sound system is not deafening. The newer theaters blast you with sound. You go away deaf. Wine and beer sold. Drinks galore. Women's restroom -There's always a line but kept clean. Close to japantown so when you finish there's so many places to eat.

Watched "Wicked: For Good" here…read more The parking garage just below the theater was a convenient place to park. Note: they no longer validate parking. However, $11 for a few hours or parking wasn't bad considering the ease of finding a space and proximity to the theater. It was nice to see security (SFPD) at the front door. The theater's facilities feel outdated compared to other venues out there. Its age is very apparent. The old, creaky cloth seats were a quite distracting when anyone around you moved a bit. The movie screen and sound system were fine though. Consessions - the popcorn was just OK. 1/2 of our large container was just crumbs. Perhaps they scooped from the bottom? The sugar-free ginger ale was empty at one of the self-serve soda machines. Despite all this, it was still good to be at the historic AMC Kabuki 8 theater which has been around for over 50-60 years. It'a always fun to be in Japantown San Francisco!

TLDR: Unique theatre with breathtaking interior; offers special showings; food delivery from mobile…read moreapp; good photo ops; inside bar; better to take public transport there Such an amazing experience! It is definitely unique so you gotta check out this theatre specifically. It stands out from the others, even the other Alamos. This is a must on your bucket list for cinephiles. Once you walk in through the large front doors, you'll see for yourself how gorgeous the interior is. It feels so grand from the moment you're there. Surrounding the walls, is a bunch of Bruce Lee posters covered all around. He's clearly a classic and from the city! There is a bunch of merch, and selection of films to go through. There are ones from each country and it's hilarious that Michelle Yeoh has her own collection. The theatre itself feels special as you're surrounded by the intricate, artisan architecture. It's not just your typical big screen. And luckily, the chairs are comfy so you're settled in for the screening. For some showings, they have special previews, Q&As, photo pop ups, and sometimes even simple mementos to take back with you. So get your camera ready! Alamo Drafthouse also serves food! Depending on the film, there could be a special menu. They previously would someone directly come to you when you order, but switched to mobile. It could be distracting so now just download the app for quick service and they will bring it straight to you. If yall decide to order the classic popcorn, the bowl is huge so probably share it with your friends. Can't wait til next time!

Still just the best place to see a movie. Just walking into…read morethe soaring ceiling with its throwback design is just the start of a magical event. Great food, so many choices. And delicious! The bar rocks. Great bartenders and adult beverages that satisfy. Movies grew up. Glad I did too. Enjoy!

Really dig this place. You can expect to see some classic movies, stand up comedy, and the…read moreoccasional sing-along, and the concessions are not the $23 you'd drop at other theaters. It's a gem.

Saw the black and white (near original Godzilla unless it was the original) in this century old…read moretheater...smallish screen...audible sound from the adjacent screen...certainly not as nice as a modern venue but it was a doublee time warp if you will. Parking nearby is not easy...for a city dweller this is not a bad stop.

This is not an upscale, renovated theater but it has a charm to it that I enjoyed. Movie tickets…read moreare $18 flat at the window (no fees if you go in person) and you do not pick your seat. It is first come, first served. The staff were nice and the concession prices were reasonable. I think there were 3 rooms screening movies total in the building, but two movies playing at the time we went.

Fun to visit again ..watched football game ..got ice cream and a collectors t shirt ...presidio…read moretheater

It's a little on the pricier side of cinema theaters but the seats are comfy and the lobby is…read morespacious and has places to hangout. They have $1 movies everyday if you are looking to go in a budget The 5 stars is mainly because the managers have a 5-star attitude when it comes to customer service. They have helped me out every time instead of brushing me off. In the beginning, I kept forgetting to scan my rewards membership as the concession workers don't ask for it. They were able to retoractively add my points or apply my rewards when I remember right after the transaction finished. It's much better than Cinemark when one forgets. Another thing is when one of the managers saw me looking at movie merch, they took the initiative to ask what I was looking for and bring out stock from the back to sell to me. For clarification, I had called in earlier in the week and the concession workers told me there were no more. I still came by to look and was pleasantly surprised they had merch in the back. I appreciated that very much, plus the theater got to sell a good portion of their stock that day. Win-win. Would recommend this theater to others.

I wanted to have a watch party for my son's birthday at Regal Cinemas, but unfortunately I had a…read moredisappointing experience. I spoke to someone at the counter, and she gave me the emails for David (the general manager) and the theater so I could inquire about their birthday packages, pricing, and other details. I emailed both gm1464@regalcinemas.com and theatre1464@regalcinemas.com twice, but I never received any response. Because of that, I ended up just buying all the tickets myself and bringing in food for the party, which was very inconvenient and stressful. The only reason I'm giving 1 star instead of less is because of one employee named Skipper. He truly went the extra mile to help us with the seating arrangements and even helped me bring the food inside. He was very kind, helpful, and professional. If it weren't for him, my son's birthday could have been a disaster. Thank you, Skipper, for saving the day!

This is one of the oldest theatres left in San F rancisco . It's really beautiful inside it is a…read moresingle screen and we are truly lucky to have it . They do a few festivals the Strickly British for one .Themed movies for different months of the year many art films and foreign. They sell the usual popcorn with quite a lot of fixings if you are into that. It's a very sweet little gem.

This spot is so retro, we loved it. No reserved seating, but they had plenty of room. We really…read moreenjoyed the concessions - local soda. We happened to come across this place coz I was searching for the new knives out movie. Highly recommend!

Had the good fortune to discover SF Film Society Cinema while volunteering for the SF International…read moreFilm Festival & then again while being a true customer at 1 of their "normal" movie screenings Building is nice & bright w/ whites & oranges - tables & a nice coffee bar await you upon entry & you can enjoy some drinks & treats before the show Walk downstairs to find inside the theater is surprisingly bigger than I thought it would be but it's still nice & intimate. Orange cushy stadium seats that provide extremely minimal head-blockage Best part about this cinema has got to be their restrooms - no lie! Never in my life did I think I'd be all goo-goo-eyed over a bathroom but this 1 is the bees knees! They have the most luxurious toilet seats - they're *heated* ( ! ) and offer bidet functions for those who prefer that kind of action....there were so many buttons on this thing that I was scared to push anything for fear of setting off the disco lights.....and coming in from a frigid cold, blustry evening, I didn't want to leave that heated seat! :-) I'd totally come back here to see fantastic indie picks & can't wait to see what's playing next!

How can I be the first one to review this fabulous place? SF Film society holds their shows here…read more They're obviously people of taste, because they invited me to come show my cartoon about filthy disgusting pirates. I found the facilities to be quite inviting. It's basement level and feels sequestered from the outside world (as it should), like a hi-tech vault to showcase and preserve humanity's best culture for the post-apocalypse future. I mean, it looks like a spaceship inside. It's swank and modern. It's comfortable and well-equipped. I did hear a few complaints about the seats being too lean-y and lacking arm rests, but I found them soft and well-spaced, and the sound and projection were great. My stuff looked great on screen. It was the perfect size for a post-show Q&A- 143 seats holds a crowd but not an impersonal one. The hosts were incredibly gracious and caring about the show they were putting on. This place doesn't organize shows like amateurs (trust me, I've done those.) If you're thinking of seeing a show here, it's probably something you wouldn't see anywhere else, so you might not know how to judge it. Consider yourself in good hands. It will be curated with taste. There's tons of great options for eating and shmoozing afterward right across the street, in Japantown's mall full of sushi places. One of my co-attendees is well versed in quality sushi, and called the place we went to one of the best she had found in the city. Pick this theater and neighborhood for a great night out.

A group of friends came here on a Sunday morning to watch The Odyssey and the whole experience was…read moregreat! They have IMAX screens befitting a film shot entirely on the IMAX camera. The reclining seats are soft, wide and comfy, especially for a 3 hour movie! The only concession stand that's open is on the first floor, so grab your bites before heading upstairs.

Been going to DC20 in nearly two decades and it is one of the best theaters near me. They have…read moreIMAX, XD, D-Box and regular screens as well. They have ample parking: two parking structures and a couple of decent restaurants next door. The staff is helpful and friendly. Concessions are good, they even serve coffee. This is actually a bigger benefit when catching an Early Bird show at 9:00 am. I made the mistake of buying tickets for Tanforan instead of Daly City. I realized my mistake when I spoke with a team member. He didn't know how to resolve the issue as I ordered them through Fandango. Thankfully, Nathan (the manager) stepped in, fixed the problem and even upgrade me to IMAX. It was the Early Bird show and there were not many seats sold. Nice! Big shout out to Nathan for sure. I love this theater. And now, the pic.

4 screens of film lovers' films with old comfy recliners in small screening rooms…read more I saw Hamnet, dozed off in act one and cried through act three.

Thank God we still have a movie theater in SF that shows something other than Hollywood garbage. I…read morelove the foreign and indie films. Opera Plaza had a renovation a while back and it's all fixed up and very nice. Seats are comfy. You can haves glass of wine with your popcorn! On public transit too. I can usually park nearby and the meters give you four hours. There is also an underground garage.