Kuala Lumpur provides the most extravagant Pavilion cinema experience to many movie buffs out there. Whether you want a comfortable seat while watching movies showing at Pavilion or you want a more romantic ambiance, great cinema is definitely right here in the city. With around nine major malls located within the city and more around the city, you are sure to find the coziest place to stay to watch your favorite films with your loved ones and family. One of the famous places, for example, is the Pavilion movie theater KL, which is the hotspot not only for retail shopping but also for the unique Pavilion cinema experience.
There are 28 large cinemas in the state as of today, and more cinemas are set to open in the coming years. The largest one is at Midvalley Megamall operated by Golden Screen Cinemas, which has 21 screens and a total of 2,763 seats. Check these top 10 best places to watch movies in Kuala Lumpur and check out their links for Pavilion showtime:
Golden Screen Cinemas
GSC or Golden Screen Cinemas or GSC is the leading cinema in Malaysia that is focused on entertainment and film screening and distribution. It is the country’s largest cinema company that provides incomparable Pavilion cinema feels. Since it started 30 years ago, it has earned worldwide recognition. Aside from the big screens, they also have online cinemas that can be accessed anytime. The GSC in Pavilion KL was one of the most favorite cinema houses in the city. Most of the local Malaysians grew up watching local and foreign movies here. Unfortunately, GSC Pavilion closed recently due to an unsettled agreement with the management. Moreover, a new Pavilion mall cinema chain opens to cater to the millions of moviegoers.
The largest GSC Cinemas in Kuala Lumpur is the one in Mid Valley Megamall. It is wide enough to cover an entire wing specifically on the south part of the mall. GSC Cinemas also operates in My Town Shopping Mall in Cheras, Nu Sentral in Bangsar, Quill City Mall in City Centre, Melawati Mall in Ampang, Berjaya Time Square in City Centre, The Gardens in Mid Valley City, Cheras Leisure Mall in Cheras, EkoCheras Mall in Cheras, and Entertainment Hub @ Bukit Bintang City Centre.
Business Name: Golden Screen Cinemas
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 22:00 pm
Address: Mid Valley Megamall (T-001, Third Floor), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Website: GSC |FB: GSC |Instagram: GSC
TGV Cinemas
Tanjong Golden Village Cinemas or TGV Cinemas is one of the largest cinema chains and entertainment centers in Kuala Lumpur. Since 1995, on the day it first opened the door to moviegoers, thousands of films were already shown, including blockbuster movies, international and local films, documentaries, culture, and sports. TGV takes pride in all of its family-friendly cinema houses where movie buffs can indulge and lounge in the comfortable seats, large LED screens, and a high-quality audio system. In 2013, TVG was the first cinema to offer a fully converted digital screen all across the nation.
TGV Cinemas operates in Suria Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Wangsa Walk Mall in Wangsa Maju, Sunway Velocity Mall in Cheras, 1 Shamelin in Cheras, Cheras Sentral Mall in Cheras, AEON Metro Prima in Kepong, AEON AU2 in Setiawangsa, and Sunway Putra Mall in City Centre.
Business Name: Tanjong Golden Village Cinemas
Address: Maxis Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: TGV |FB: TGV |Instagram: TGV
Paradiso Cine Lounge
Paradiso Cine Lounge is an Italian-style bar located inside the Publika Mall. It is a bistro bar that transforms into a cinema or movie theatre twice a week, specifically on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Similar to the Pavilion cinema in terms of style and comfort levels, the place is stylish and fabulous, perfect for a casual get-together or weekend relaxation.
Paradiso bar is also popular because of the finger food and drinks they offer, making it a great place for couple dates while watching movies or for group meetings.
Business Name: Paradiso Cine Lounge
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 02:00
Address: Lot 28 & 29, Level G3, Block C5, Publika Shopping Mall, Solaris Dutamas
Website: Paradiso |FB: Paradiso |Instagram: Paradiso
LFS Cinema
Lotus Five Star Cinemas or LFS Cinema is the oldest cinema chain in the country distributing Indian movies in Malaysia. It is also one of the largest cinemas operating in the country with more than 13 outlets and 51 screens fully equipped with only the best Dolby Atmos Surround 7.1 sound system. LFS focuses more on showing local and international movies to cater to a wide range of moviegoers.
Business Name: Lotus Five Star Cinemas
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 02:00
Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: LFS |FB: LFS |Instagram: LFS
Dadi Theater
Dadi Theater Circuit is owned and operated by a Chinese cinema chain. It took the place of Golden Screen Cinemas at the Pavilion KL after it closed in February 2020. The main goal of Dadi Cinema is to bring the premium cinematic Pavilion cinema experience to millions of moviegoers. Pavilion Mall is in full effort to continue the innovative entertainment that the local Malaysians witnessed through the years. Another Pavilion cinema operated by Dadi Theater is set to open in Pavilion Bukit Jalil City Mall in 2021 and in Pavilion Damansara City Mall in 2022.
Business Name: Dadi Theater Circuit
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 02:00
Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MBO Cinemas
MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd or MBO Cinemas is a large cinema chain operating in Malaysia. It is screening at several malls in and out of the state. The largest MBO Cinema is the one located in Brem Mall in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. It is one great Pavilion cinema in terms of style and features. In fact, it offers KECIL, the first-ever movie hall that has a family bed, beanie seats, and a child-friendly in-hall playground. MBO Cinemas ranks third place among the largest cinemas in the country.
Also operating in Kepong Village Mall in Kepong, Setapak Central in Setapak, and The Ridge KL East Mall, MBO Cinemas offers fully digital screens and a Dolby Surround sound system.
Business Name: MCAT Box Office Sdn Berhad
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 02:00
Address: Brem Mall, L6-01 & L6-03, Jln Besar Kepong, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
