This place is awesome. It's refreshing to find a movie theater where the prices are actually cheap, and not just on Tuesdays. You can catch a movie here without feeling like you just paid concert prices. The theaters are clean and feel like they've been renovated recently -- comfortable seating, well-maintained spaces, and overall a nice environment to enjoy a movie. It's a solid, no-frills theater that does exactly what it should: affordable tickets, clean screens, and a pleasant experience. Definitely a go-to spot if you want a good movie night without overpaying. read more

Saw Zootopia 2 here recently! This theater has been around forever, and with everything that's happened over the years, (COVID-19, streaming taking over) you really do wonder how it's still hanging on. Honestly, I hope it stays around forever, not just for nostalgia but because there's something special about a familiar place you've seen over decades and is still standing. The staff was super nice, and while the theater itself isn't the newest or fanciest, it totally gets the job done of "going to the movies." read more

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Everything was good - cute small theater. Popcorn was kinda cold but besides that staff 5 stars and small quiet environment and reclining seats - win read more

Went to see The Mummy, not scary at all, actually kind of funny! Unfortunately I didn't get the young man's name, but he was very sweet. It's so nice to see youngsters being so polite. He even had me try the gelato. I tried the banana chip and it's my new favorite! Kudos to him for being so kind and patient. I've been coming to this theater since I discovered it last year, and it's always so nice and clean. I also love the low crowds. My favorite place to visit for movies. read more

This is our favorite theater in the area--good beers on tap, gelato, and a great moviegoing experience. Super comfortable reclining seats. Small concession area, but hey, it's a pretty small theater! read more

I love this theatre. You COULD go to Walnut Creek or Concord where they're always crowded and concessions cost an arm or a leg- Or, you could go to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas. The seats are comfortable, and the theatre is never crowded. Today, my kids and I were the only people in the entire theatre. Both tickets and concessions are super affordable, the staff is friendly, and it's always an enjoyable experience. Honestly, this is an introverts dream- The only place I'd want to see a movie. read more

Hey - it's your generic multiplex. Decent prices, normal food options. Where it shines - like many newer theaters - is in the electric reclining seats with foot rests and decent food/drink trays. Very cushy! read more

Solid spot. I was in theater #4 and some of the recliners have seen better days. Plus the feet don't go all the way up like they do in Pleasant Hill. I was also distracted by the hallway noise during the movie. I understand it could just be the particular theater I was in. Otherwise, I enjoyed the small local neighborhood feel of this spot. It's a slower pace and parking is easy unlike pleasant hill or Walnut Creek. The staff were friendly as well. Especially the person who helped me at the front door. The prices were great for the area and I'd like to come back for the $5 Tuesdays . read more

Very friendly staff. Family atmosphere. Theaters aren't the biggest, but they do have Dbox seating, if you like that, and the food is good, although selection is your standard fare. I like supporting local so I like supporting this theater. Good selection of films. read more

Small, quaint, and clean. Service was good and the seats were recliners and very comfortable. I think I've found my go-to move theater in the area! read more

Contra Costa Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Martinez, California

This is the best little movie theater in the West! The cleanest movie theater I have ever been in...spotless! Very nice condition of everything, and comfortable "Lazy Boy" seats with attached tray and cup holder. The personnel there are very professional and nice! read more

I haven't been to a theatre in years. That being said our old little theater here in Martinez has still got it! 5 dollar TUESDAY! We wanted to see the new Guardians of the Galaxy in 3D. Online you purchase your tickets and get this - pick your seat! This blew my mind but like I said haven't been to the movies in a while! The 3D was actually 8$. The also have a D box section. I had to look it up, had no idea what that was. Fancy. Not 5 dollars. The seats are comfy recliners and plenty of room to go pee with out disturbing people. We bought sodas, 13 dollars for 2 but you can refill them and they have those cool soda machines. We may make this Tuesday movie a thing when there are movies worth not waiting to watch on my couch. Like a date night! ;) read more

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Nestled in the heart of the city, Martinez, Contra costa stadium cinema offers a delightful escape for movie lovers. From the moment you step inside, the inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable cinematic experience. Ambiance: The decor strikes a perfect balance between modern and nostalgic, with plush seating and retro movie posters adorning the walls. The spacious lobby is well-lit, creating a warm and welcoming vibe. Screening Experience: The theaters are equipped with state-of-the-art sound and projection systems, ensuring that every film is a visual and auditory delight. The seating offers its viewer a comfortable reclined seating, with ample legroom, making it easy to relax and enjoy the show. Snack Bar: No trip to the movies is complete without popcorn! We are movie going lovers and for some reason we always go back to our fav movie theatre for their popcorn. Something about this popcorn makes it a step above the rest. If you haven't tried dipping your popcorn in their cheese cup.... I would highly recommend. Overall Experience: Whether you're catching the latest blockbuster Contra costa stadium cinema provides a fantastic environment to enjoy it all. With its comfortable seating, excellent sound quality, and great snack options, it's the perfect spot for a night out. read more

I like this small clean movie theater. The ticket booth is in the front once you open the door. The concession stand is in the middle with popcorn, chips and cheese, pretzel bites, candy, ice cream, icees, and a self serve soda machine with many drink options. The seats are clean and they recline. The bathrooms are small. read more

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Well unfortunately my review will be short, kind, and gross. We took our daughter with her cousin and aunt to see Moana 2 last Saturday. The staff was super nice!!! The popcorn was a welcomed treat, but theatre room #10 smelled like urine!!! We were already there and the kids really wanted to watch Moana so we stayed. One of the movie attendees came and sprayed febreeze. That was nice, but won't solve a long term problem. How is it that a theater smells like piss. That's so disgusting. It's like someone peed in a corner?!?!? I hope this problem is addressed because we would like to go back. Maybe next year. read more

The one thing I suggest you guys should be giving out if the movie is extremely popular you should give it out for movie times because I went to the theater and I almost was in the seat and I had to send a disable because you guys went out of seats can't believe it. I almost had to go to a different movie theater. Thank you. read more

Why isn't the air conditioning on? You go to the movies on a hot summer day to escape the heat, not suffer in a stuffy ass movie theater.

Literally everything. The prices are cool on a Tuesday, but that's the only reason for going on Tuesday. I would not pay to go to this disgusting place I mean seriously it's local to me but look how nasty it is. Who is the management around here because they're clearly not doing their job. It's disgusting. read more

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Wonderful local theater! I go every chance I can ... staff is friendly and the soda machine is the best.

My first experience here went well. Although online the theater says it opens at 10, the doors won't open until 30 minutes before the first movie premiere of the day. I got in at 1030 and was greeted by friendly staff, and the theater looked very clean and the popcorn was delicious! Will definitely go again! read more

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We went to this theater for the first time on Christmas Day. What a great find. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We were a group of 7 and I had accidentally booked a showtime for Avitar that wasn't playing it in 3D. We got there early since we had a member in a wheelchair. One of their showings of Avitar in 3D had just started showing the previews and we asked if we could transfer to that showing instead. They were so helpful in transferring us and we were seated before the main movie started. The theater was comfortable. They have recliners with large trays to put your snacks on. It was pouring rain when we left so I went to pull my car up front to pick up my mother in her wheelchair and my brother. When I pulled up, an employee came out with an umbrella to help. Now THAT'S service. The only disappointment was the stall I used in the ladies room was out of TP and seat covers. Awkward. The other stalls were also either out or very low. read more

This theater is the best local Martinez spot to see movies without having to go to downtown Pleasant Hill or Walnut Creek. I always check to see if a movie is playing that I want to see or else I wait until they get the film. Always support small theaters and buy concessions when you attend!! read more

This is a small and easygoing cinema. Our favorite concession stand offerings are the fresh popcorn, self-service freestyle soda machine (with sugar-free and caffeine-free soda options) gelato, local beers and wines. It feels clean and comfortable in the theaters. Recently, I purchased tickets online for a 3D screening. The GM, Joe, emailed to notify me ahead of time that unfortunately their 3D projector malfunctioned and wouldn't be repaired by the showtime. He offered different options for resolution. I asked for a full refund since we really wanted to see the movie in 3D. Joe processed the refund, sent me a confirmation and was so gracious over email. Such exceptional service! We will continue to watch movies here and support this independently owned cinema! read more

Customer service. Staff are very rude, unprofessional and do not belong working with the public.

Happy #ThankYouThursday and today goes out to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas. Our favorite place to catch Tuesday movie deals for $5/ticket. All other places are discounted but still cost more than this local gem. And the staff here are always so freakin' friendly and helpful! One of them recently taught me to ask for 3 layers of butter (I only knew about the middle and top)! They have great options for beer and wine and fresh gelato! Honestly, I haven't been to a theater that does it better. Thanks @ Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas! You are setting the bar high for the rest of the movie theaters. Keep being great! read more

Thank you to everyone who complained about the air conditioning. It's so cold in there now, bring a blanket and make sure you're covered from head to toe even though it's 80 outside. Froze my ass off for 3 hours wearing fleece pants and a flannel. I'll be making sure I go to Pleasant Hill from now on. read more

Anyone know why they need 10 people at the concession stand? Also the Arab dude with curly hair at the cashier will address you as mam if you're a guy read more

Love this theater. Every employee is so friendly and service is above and beyond. This is has been the case for years. I will only go to this theater, read more

Stadium seats that recline all the way. No Apple Pay. The AC is a little strong but that makes it good for the summer. Pretty decent snack bar. Clean restrooms. I really liked the fact they still have teens working the tickets and the snacks. Made me think of my first job. Just remember, no Apple Pay and no Google pay. read more

Whoever is managing this place is failing miserably. The entire place smells ass; the bathrooms were atrocious; blood was all over the toilet seats; and there was no toilet paper. They never turn on the air conditioning; it was nightime and under 60 degrees, but the theater was hot and stuffy. I used to love coming here, but won't be returning. read more

Nice $5 Tuesday deals, but even on other days, this is my favorite theater to go to. Plenty of parking, cushy seats, and affordable and tasty concessions! I've compared the popcorn here vs the downtown Pleasant Hill theater, and prefer it here. read more

Loved this place clean and nice and seats are comfortable!... price for snacks and such were very reasonable

Cute little theater but I like it! $5 Tuesday is my favorite thing and you can purchase your tickets online for a little extra. My family and I will be here again! read more

We were excited to be the only couple for the 2:20 showing today, but our excitement didn't last long. I really wish someone wouldve told us that the AC wasn't working in theatre 3 BEFORE we went in. About halfway through the movie it got so hot in there that i was fanning myself with napkins and my poor husband was sweating and took his shirt off. As we were leaving we saw a, paper sign on the door about the ac not working properly. The extreme heat made our movie pretty miserable. read more

This unassuming movie theater located off Hwy 4 is really AWESOME! With movies releasing on DVD/streaming within a few months and the actual movie going experience getting increasingly more expensive over the years - I don't find myself going often. Once in awhile there will be a movie I really want to see & support in theater though and usually I will choose to support a smaller and local business if possible. (Frankly, I don't need most of the frills of the fancy places anyway - 3D movies & IMAX don't interest me all that much). My favorite spot is definitely the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex but this one is a pretty close second. I visited here a few times before the pandemic and had positive experiences. They were forced to close entirely for a long time (the jumbo sign outside that usually advertises current movies was replaced with a VERY bittersweet message saying they will be back). I was worried they would close permanently but after more than a year they FINALLY did reopen! I was in disbelief to see that $5 Tues are still a thing! Also the pricing for General Admission is $12 while Matinee is $8.50 (all shows before 4pm) which is STILL cheaper than the big chain theaters in the nearby cities. You can reserve your seats in advance online or just check to see how crowded/busy a particular showing will be before you even go. Their website isn't super fancy but it works fine. Of course you can buy tickets at the box office day of but there is only 1 or 2 staff members at the counter assisting you so there might be a wait. If you like aisle seats like me, some aisle seats are actually next to the wall so if you do arrive late, you actually will need to walk through the entire row to get to your seat. Air conditioning (so relaxing on a hot day) and stadium seating is nice. I do appreciate the fanciness of the reclining chairs with very comfortable foot rests. Attached tray tables are available if you choose to snack...or take a nap?! Restroom facilities are okay - clean enough haha (although the day I went there was a sign up saying there was plumbing issues which had me worried about using it). My most recent visit was to support Easter Sunday and it was a fun time. It wasn't super busy at the showing I went to and almost everyone in my theater were masked up ( I don't think it was mandatory). I felt uneasy about being in a movie theater for hours to begin with but the experience was much better than expected. There was some minor issues with the sound before the previews but someone told the manager and he stuck around for awhile to make sure the movie played correctly. The one annoying thing about the location that could be improved is while it's conveniently located off the freeway the parking lot is QUITE small. There isn't that much space to expand it unless they built a parking structure similar to Alameda? There is a shopping plaza across the street and people probably chance it and park over there instead but not sure how much strict the enforcement is though. Small concession stand but I've never tried it and now post pandemic I personally am not eating during a movie anytime soon. If you find yourself in the area or looking for a theater away from all the hustle and bustle - this is the perfect place for you. They have been around for decades and like many businesses were hit hard by the pandemic. Support this awesome independently owned theater so hopefully they can be around for decades more! read more

Another amazing experience!!! Unbelievable comfortable enlarged recliner chairs with a consistent 5STARS Staffing service!!!! Freshly made popcorn for real!!!! My #1 theater!!!!!! read more

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We love that they haven't become a chain theater. The crowd is better than any other theater, and for their small size they are clean. They have great movies, great times, great concessions, and great staff. Oh...and comfy recliners! read more

Poor customer service at the snack bar. To improve customer service at the snack bar, they could focus on training staff to be friendly, and efficient making sure they can support all customers at the early morning showings. Apparently if you are at the first showing of the day they cannot serve you. Good times. read more

Didn't think much of it looking from the outside. Looked dated. Prices were not expensive. However, once inside the seats were nice and cozy reclining lounge chairs with tray. What a cute little local theater and would love to come again next time with the kids. $5 on Tuesdays for all ages and times. read more

This is now my favorite local movie theater. It is clean, shows first run movies, has discounted movies on Tuesday, it isn't hard to park, and my number one reason for going here, other than the previews, is the movies are not too loud. I do not like to pay $4.50 for a regular size soda, I suppose they have to make money somehow, midweek early shows the theater is empty. read more