How did I not know about this theater before! Love the vibe, especially the support for special happenings at big movie events. The entrance and lobby are a positive nod to the history of theaters in look and feel. Concessions had a good selection. I was able to arrive early and enjoy my snacks and soda early to take in the experience. The theatre was clean and the staff helpful. Parking lots in the area in several directions, which is helpful being downtown. Mark S. Allen was even there from the local entertainment news team. What a great time my team had (we do the mobile Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes game) and felt right at home. Thank you for a great first time experience. I will be back for sure. read more

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Saw Michael here opening week and it was a blast. Divine customer service, fresh and yummy popcorn that did not bother my sensitive stomach compared to the junk at cinemark. Have your tickets on your phone cuz they will ask. The icee machine rocks and they even have beers! The theater was clean and reminded me of the exact imax theater at great America theme park actually. The chairs were cool and comfy, but nothing like futuristic , more cozy vintage, some bimbos took our seats but karma will get em... This is a local gem, go experience Michael or any movie in IMAX! read more

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We came on a Friday night to celebrate Top Gun's 40 year anniversary. They are re-releasing Top Gun (1986) & Maverick (2022) as a double feature or individual showing in IMAX. We saw Maverick and boy was it worth it! I saw it in the theaters when in first came out, then atleast 5 more times streaming on Amazon. This was a whole new experience and it even felt like a new movie. The sound, bigger than life images, buttery popcorn and Cherry Coke ICEE was perfect too! Luckily, Sac had a lot going on this night, so majority of the theater was empty so we go excellent seats with empty seats to the left and right of us. The seats do recline back, but with the help of physics, not a button and because of that if you have long legs you may not have enough leg room if the person in front of you elects to lean their chair all the way back. read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came to see Avatar in 3D at IMAX. Place was packed! We were able to score good seats last minute and the lines moved fast at the concession. Fresh popcorn, and a huge screen - watching Fire & Ash in IMAX 3D was spectacular. Although the movie was quite long, the experience was fun and expected. Parking can be difficult so plan accordingly, Allow 10min to find parking. ESQUIRE building parking (13th ST). Some metered parking on J street or the Hyatt parking garage on 12th ST. Easier to buy your tickets online. read more

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I just attended a weekend event at the IMAX theatre. This location was great. There were at least three parking garages within walking distance including the IMAX garage. The theatre was clean. The women's restroom was clean however, I wish they had emptied the trash cans a little more frequently. The screen and surround sound was top notch. Definitely a great location for a film festival, private company movie showing and/or red carpet event. If you are in Sacramento for business or pleasure I definitely recommended you check it. read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

Clean theater. They serve beer and wine. Actual huge imax screen. We will definitely be back!

I went to see Avatar last night and, although we paid senior pricing, the total for two tickets was still over $40. I didn't mind paying the higher price since I was expecting the full 3D movie experience, but unfortunately, I was disappointed. The theater itself could really use some updates. The seats are worn--mine squeaked every time I moved, and the cushioning wasn't very comfortable. Another big issue was the amount of talking during the movie. I shushed a couple of times, but it felt like some people thought they were watching a movie at home rather than in a theater. On a positive note, the big screen was fantastic and perfect for a movie like Avatar. That part of the experience did not disappoint. As for concessions, the popcorn was just okay. I asked for lightly buttered, but it was heavily buttered instead, leaving me with greasy hands throughout the movie. Overall, the potential is there, but better seating, improved audience etiquette enforcement, and more attention to customer requests would go a long way toward improving the experience. read more

Can't really express how lucky Sacramento is to have an IMAX in the heart of our downtown. It's totally something we all take for granted. 50 feet tall and 72 feet wide, seeing a movie here dwarfs any other viewing experience known to man. Tickets aren't cheap but you get what you pay for; an unparalleled movie viewing time. I've seen countless movies here and each time I can't believe how big the screen is. There isn't an inch of space wasted on screen. The seats here aren't the best or most comfortable but they do lean back a bit and as other movie goers pass by you aren't forced to move too much to accommodate them. The cafe here is pretty good. Popcorn, icees, hot dogs, fresh personalized pizzas. Plenty of options for anyone. read more

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easy ticketing process, easy concession stand process, the theater is ginormous along with the screen. it's chilly in there, but they have ample warm snacks to heat you up along with coffees. It's loud! If you are sensitive to sound i would prepare for this. During the screenings, don't miss the projector room upstairs rolling the giant film rolls! such a cool thing to see for film nerds. worth the watch if you sneak out during the screening. You have to check it out once :) read more

Great experience. We bought our tickets beforehand to see the new Avatar movie a few months ago. The theatre itself is huge so it is spacious and the screen has a great view from almost every seat (don't know about the front seats as I got middle row seats towards the end of the row). Some staff checking tickets and giving out the glasses seemed unhappy to be there but their job is pretty mundane so can't blame that on em. The staff at the popcorn and drinks were much more pleasant. Overall we had a great time. Parking is right across the street in the parking garage shared with the hotel. You just have to park a few stories up. read more

Tonight was my first time visiting this IMax and it will be the last. I went to see Project Hail Mary and while the move was 10/10, the move theater experience was sub par. You have a highly popular book turned into movie, opening night, full house, and NO air conditioner. Not even a warning that the AC was broken. The room was uncomfortably hot and stuffy which made it hard to enjoy an otherwise good movie. The theater is small and outdated. The seats recline, but they don't stay that way. I paid $23 for an evening show + $23 for parking in the garage next dooe. Overall, the experience was so uncomfortable that it almost ruined the movie. I won't be going back. read more

Imagine you've step into a Time Capsule of the 50's when popcorns were only 5¢ (the interior & theatre seats remain classic). I viewed the limited Oppenheimer movie from this IMAX theatres featuring 15 perf / 70mm film, these scenes will expand images up to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio. These special presentations of Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm will not feature trailers. The film presentation will begin promptly at published showtime. What an eye opening experience. read more

Went to this Theatre a couple weeks ago to see the new Indiana Jones movie & The Dial of Destiny. Had a great experience with friendly staff, an amazing theatre with lively props for the new movie promo, & comfortable seating while watching the movie. I enjoyed the new Indiana movie so much it had a great movie script than the traditional Jones series that many fans follow. Its definitely worth a watch and you will not be disappointed. If you attend this theatre, they have great movie snacks you can take into the theatre with you. However, if you show up super early from a commute like my friend and I did they have plenty of resturants nearby to grab a quick bite eat and walk around and enjoy beautiful Sacramento scenery. I also believe during July they have free concerts every Friday in the park downtown so if you're looking for something to do you should also definitely check that out. read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

I haven't been here since I was a kid and wow how this place has gone downhill. Ladies, wear long pants as the seats are all torn/shredded and it's extremely uncomfortable. I truly didn't notice any quality difference between this theater and the normal ones. Food was also mid. I liked my pretzel.. but the pizza was eh and my hotdog bun was cold which made it overall cold. Will most likely never visit this place again.. read more

It's our family's first time to watch a movie here and the whole experience was positive. I researched and read reviews prior to our visit so I wasn't expecting much since I read a lot of poor reviews and I didn't get my hopes up in order not to get disappointed. We booked our time slot a week prior and since Oppenheimer's release date was a few weeks back, there were plenty of available seats when we got our tickets. Upon arrival, we didn't need to show our etickets to anyone and went straight to get food. The popcorn and drinks were refillable. We got pizza, salted pretzels with cheese, popcorn and sodas. Unfortunately, both the pizza and salted pretzel were hard to chew since it's not hot and fresh anymore. The popcorn tasted good though. Since the movie was 3 hour long, the seats were not as comfortable and I wish it was a lazy boy couch like other movie houses. My legs hurt after the movie since it was long. Another downside was there were no tables to put your food tray on and since we got a lot of food, it was hard to balance everything on my lap. The seats were mostly side by side with a long row before the exit on each level so going in and out can be disturbing for other movie watchers if and when you have to go to the restroom. Luckily, no one went the whole duration of the movie. Another downside was the parking was not part of the validation (we parked just across the entrance of the theater; it was very convenient but pricey). After the movie, we went upstairs and checked the behind the scenes. As for all the staff we encountered, everyone was nice and efficient and had pleasing personalities. Overall, my experience was good but it could have been better with just minor seat renovations. Hopefully, in the future they renovate and it will be the best movie experience. (The screen was huge btw) read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

Saw Dune here on a Saturday. What an epic experience! Didn't hit the concession stand. Just saw the movie. This particular film was filmed in IMAX format. It was amazing. The sound and imagery was incredible. I want to go see it again. At IMAX of course! read more

I went to see Oppenheimer and it was amazing. They have a big screen which is great for special movies. I really like the look of the place. It's quite limited because of its space and few screens but its still a great theatre read more

Superman on IMAX is the best way you can see it! Esquire IMAX is the best IMAX. Great time at a great movie on a GIGANTIC screen. You gotta go and treat yourself Better yet go with a group like I did! read more

Great picture, sound, and deals on snacks at the concession stand. They also offer a nice VIP rewards program. Seating could be a bit more comfortable, but in all fairness it is an old theater. Love that they offer reserve seating. This was our first time at this theater. We watched the movie F1, and it was AWESOME! read more

Went to see interstellar the AC unit grate in the back left corner was rattling loud the WHOLE movie. Even during quiet parts it was like someone was shaking it. I got up to see what it was told the staff and they said they've "gotten complaints about it before." I'm not understanding how you can get complaints about something that ruins a movie and the management does nothing to fix it? I'd really just like my 45$ back. Other people were annoyed with it as well read more

Both wifey and I think it's been well over twenty years since we have last seen a movie here. We have been spoiled watching movies elsewhere where they have reclining chairs. This one does NOT! They are behind times. Our personal opinion...just sayin. Parking is not convenient here by the way. On the same night we had purchased tickets for this only one IMAX showing it coincided with the first night of Wicked at the SAFE community center & Billie Ellish concert at Golden 1 Center. Many parking structures were aware of this & charged prepay parking fees. Like the dreaded 10th & L street parking structure charged 15 bucks. So we skipped that. Luckily we found a place to park not far from the theater. The theater was opened 25 minutes prior to showing. Wifey went to the restroom & came back when the movie had already started. It was pitch black in the theater she said but luckily she had her phone with her & used the flashlight! Best seats are in the back and in the middle areas. Not in the front or the side ends. Seeing a movie in the IMAX theater wasn't really an advantage to tell you the truth but bc this particular movie only had the one limited showing here locally in town. Quite annoying why it wasn't showing widely but over a week later!!! We just were too stubborn to drive to the Bay Area & so glad we didn't bc wifey felt the movie was average at best. Too wonky & unorthodox. Aw I have the most impatient wifey. What can I say! LOLOLOL it did give us a chance to experience this movie theater after so many years of being away from it but it is Not our favorite. read more

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The theatre is old and a tad worn...,but I got my popcorn and drink sat in the middle of the theatre and loved it!!

Decent theater. Pretty much all the IMAX theaters I've seen are good. The picture was okay, but not really great for an IMAX. Seating quality was mediocre. The mall was clean and safe, and overall the business was nice and clean. Staff was cool. read more

I've seen a few movies here and there's nothing better than seeing an action movie on an Imax screen. I am thankful we have an Imax theater nearby, but it's definitely a bit outdated. The chairs aren't very comfortable and the concession area is small with only a few people working behind one counter making wait times long during peak times. Although on one occasion we were a few minutes late and found the entire front part of the theater deserted so couldn't get concessions if we wanted to. Finding parking can also be tricky since there's no designated lot just for the theater. read more

We bought tickets for the wrong date, which was completely our fault. While the manager at first told us there was nothing that could be done, he did manage to make it right for us, which we greatly appreciated. We would return to this theater. read more

Terrible customer service and uncomfortable seats. I bought snacks before the movie and asked for my parking ticket to be validated. The cashier took it but forgot to give it back to me, which I didn't realize until halfway through the movie. I went to the counter to ask for the ticket, but the clerk didn't have it. He said he gave it to my husband, which wasn't true. The manager, Christian, said there was nothing they could do about it. He didn't care or try to remedy the situationat all. I ended up having to pay $21 for parking. read more

First time at this theater and first time using the new dbox seats with motion to create immersive experiences with synchronized movements and vibrations to the actions in the movie. I watched Gladiator 2 so it was action packed with moving and vibrations. The chair also lounges. If your short scute up high on the chair or bring a sweater from behind your head, I'm 5'4 and the headrest is too high. All in all so fun! The theatre itself was clean within the theatre and the bathrooms. I did not go to concessions so no review there. read more

Watched Oppenheimer as this is one of the few theaters able to show this movie beyond standard and Imax. Found street parking so saved from the parking lot costs (theatre offers parking discount at nearby lots-heard its $5 off). Seats were comfortable but clearly well used. Enjoyed the movie as sound system made the film even more realistic. Special for this theatre is the behind-the-scenes movie projector room on the 2nd floor. read more

The BIG IMAX screen is great, so is the sound, also the seats recline and rock and are comfortable. It's the only true IMAX theater in the region. But I'm very ticked off that they no longer validate for the parking garage directly across from them. They used to validate for 2 hours. So, $40 for 2 tickets, plus $20 for parking and $20 for snacks. It's a lot. I will only go here for very special films. read more

We came here last night to finally see IT: Chapter 2 after having dinner at Tequila Museo Mayahuel. I liked this theater because it's quite and not a lot of people come on account of them only playing a couple of movies at a time. I'm not sure if I would have picked this theater to see the movie if it weren't for the fact that I won tickets from 106.5 The End last week, but I've happy that I did! I loved that there were only about 8 people in the theater for the 7 pm showing. No talking, no rude people - it was perfect! My husband and I ordered a small popcorn, water, candy and a beer for $25. We waited at their little seating area until we were called into the theater about 10 minutes before the movie started. The chairs weren't the comfiest, but I loved the giant screen and great surround sound. Thought the movie was great and I definitely jumped a few times due to the giant screen and audio! I do have to say that the guy at the concession stand wasn't the friendliest, not much personality when my husband and I tried joking with him, but the other lady working smiled at me each time I saw her. Oh, and we parked in the garage attached to the building and it was such a rip-off! Parking was $21 and the theater validation was only $5 off so we still ended up paying $16 for a few hours! What a joke! We might be back in a few weeks to see Joker, but definitely need to find a better parking spot! read more

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Nothing wrong with the movie or my experience here but wow, I was surprised by how rundown this place was! I came here today for the first time in 20+ years and it has not been updated what so ever since then. I saw the first screening of the day and arrived shortly after the doors opened and I was shocked to see the tables were still dirty from last night and not cleaned prior to opening the this morning/closing last night. There was also a huge puddle of sticky spilled soda all over the floor in their little seating area, again left from the night before and just left there. The chairs in the seating area were super beat up too, not even kidding they probably have been there for over 20 years. The chairs have a red or orange fabric padding on the top and the material was torn & blackened from wear and tear over the years. Probably wouldn't come back here again to be honest. This place needs to be updated or closed altogether. read more

I will not be coming back here, let me tell you why... first of all, the staff seemed like they were just hanging out and wanted nothing to do with us. There must have been 5 people standing there. We walked up to buy a drink, and they said, "we aren't seating yet," when we tried to order a soda. It was just awkward vibes all around they were not very friendly. Also while using the bathroom the lights shut off? When we finally went into the movie I was shocked to find a disgusting theater that made me almost walk out (garbage everywhere, popcorn on the floor, sticky floor that felt like I was walking on ducktape). The theater is also in very bad condition with a crappy quality screen and old uncomfortable leather seats that have cracks in them. Overall, I was very disappointed, but I gave one star because we were able to watch Midsommar directors cut. With that many staff, I would think they could have at least picked up the garbage that was in my cup holder and by my feet the whole movie. I used to love coming here as a kid. What a shame. read more

First time at this IMAX ... and I won't be returning anytime soon. This theater is at a great location in downtown Sacramento, it's close to everything especially food places including Ella Dining Room & Bar, Dawson's Steakhouse and Osaka Sushi. Nearby parking are Capitol Garage and the Esquire Plaza and also street parking. The parking meters on the street are free after 10pm and all day on Sundays. My first time here was actually a VIP premier of the movie Mortal Engines, an apocalyptic steam punk movie, which, btw, I enjoyed. Although the seats were plush I couldn't get myself comfortable and found myself shifting my seating position because my neck would hurt, maybe it's just me but this was my unfortunate experience. We sat almost in the back of the theater and yet the screen was still hard on my eyes as if the screen was way too big. With all the action going on in the movie I felt like I missed some parts from the huge screen. If we sat any closer I wouldn't know what's happening on the left side of the screen from the right side. I wanted to sit way in the back but daughter was fixated on the seats she chose. ¯\_('~')_/¯ The seats did not recline, which was okay by me, just an observation. There isn't much leg room between rows, though. The theater room has an entrance on one side and exit on the opposite side. Inside was huge and clean. Review #1227 read more

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Today we went to the first Showing of the day of Black Panther. We arrived early so we could buy drinks and snacks. The showing starts at 11:45am. They did not let us in until 11:30am. This was not a smart choice on the theaters part. The line was so long to get our snacks that we missed the commercials and the fist part of the movie. They dimmed the lights right at 11:45 and people were still in line at the concession stand. The workers tried there best to get to everyone but when they announced the movie will start in 3 minutes they would still miss some of the movie. People got into the theater when it was dark so they used their phone lights to find their seats. People were still walking in at 12:15. IMAX you need to do better and let people in earlier so they can get settled ! read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - The line at 11:40 - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

70mm IMAX THATS WHY!!! it's really amazing to watch movies with family or friends and experience the best way to watch a movie read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - 70mm IMAX Movie Theater - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

For whatever nonsensical reason, the theater decided to push the volume up to 11 during the trailers before Top Gun: Maverick. They were just way too loud! There was nothing but bass blasting you constantly and your ears, brain, and chest felt like it was going to explode. I felt sorry for the little kid in front of us who was crying and literally wanted to go home, but his stupid parents thought, nah, it's fine to probably permanently damage their kid's ears just so they could stay and watch a movie. Even more annoying, the parents actually got mad at the kid like it was his fault that his ears are now probably bleeding from the inside. Talk about being oblivious. It's been 9 hours after the start of the movie and my ears are still ringing, and I'm a grown ass man, with already degraded hearing. Ugh. Anyway, nring earplugs if you decide to suffer through the trailers. That or make sure you're already 80% deaf before hand. Once the movie actually started, the sound level was okay, still on the loud side but it fits military fighter planes flying everywhere. IMAX screen was pretty big, but the picture quality I thought should have been better. The sound actually kind of sucks, it was just, like I said, loud. I couldn't really get a sense of surround sound or "being in the movie". I believe Dolby format would have provided better in the spacial audio experience. If you want to see what true large screen movie going experience feels like, I'd probably find a different theater. Also, man, the seats are terrible. I thought IMAX was supposed to be The Very Best, but there are normal digital screen theaters out there that may not be as big, but they offer a way better movie watching experience. read more

I have not been to this place in probably over a decade, maybe two... gives away my age, but, keeping it real, lol. Going off of the memory, the place hasn't changed much, still the same from what I remember.... The service is great. The movie screen is huge, quality is great and the sound is phenomenal. A little dated, but, nostalgia is there for sure. Not sure if I'll wait another decade before going back (will try not to), but, it's sure is closer than the one in EDH!! read more

Esquire IMAX Theatre - Cinema Near Me - Sacramento, California

Seats are not heated and do not recline. The concession stand is good. Parking is very expensive. For $20 I could went to a premium theater at Cinemark with heated and reclining seats for maybe $22 I cold have purchased a ticket for a DBox seat. read more

Theatre needs to be renovated. We saw interstellar and the vent on the left side was rattling the whole entire movie. We asked the staff if they could fix and they said no and that they've gotten complaints about it before. So do something about it then??? It completely took us out of the movie. I'll be getting a refund because I didn't pay $40 for that. read more

Not A Very Patron-Friendly 3D Schedule SITREP This is a quick update focused on scheduling query. THE SETUP : So if you take a look at the schedule today for "The Last Jedi", we're trying to find a decent time to hit the 3D showing at The Esqure IMAX. But this is all we see: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/esquire-imax-theatre-sacramento-2?select=T_TXBSwsV3qqWF4plga8JQ&reviewid=gf33nn0ChGkNpaxAmhM7Cw *2D IMAX SHOWINGS: 2:15pm and 5:30pm *3D IMAX SHOWINGS: 8:45pm and 11:59pm (Midnight) Yeah. I guess catching a 3D right after work is out of the question. Here's a thought. Why couldn't you alternate the schedule between tje 2D & 3D viewing-formats? Like one that might result in a 3D at 5:30pm Or even 2:15pm? This is why my coworkers aren't sticking around Downtown, and choosing instead to catch the movie after work in the 'burbs. THE LOWDOWN If you are doing more than just one viewing format (both 2D AND 3D) on your one screen, you really need to more fairly shake up your schedule. Just sayin... ADDENDUM: Doug was kind enough to respond and share that this is decision based on business needs. read more

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