Here are the 5 major movie cinemas located on Lagos Mainland:
1. Ozone Cinemas Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
Ozone Cinemas is the first multiplex cinema on the mainland. It opened for business in November 2018 and it’s managed by Dominos Company Limited.
The cinema has about six hundred and nineteen seats with each of its theatres possessing a surround sound by Dolby.
Ozone Cinemas is mostly populated by students since its location is close to an institution. The cinema showcases appropriate movies accompanied with drinks and popcorn with an intriguing discount on its movie tickets.
Location: E-Centre, 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba.
Tickets rates
Regular ticket:
Adults: N1,500
Children: N1,000
Students: N800
Special offers excluding public holidays
Monday and Wednesday special
Flat rate of N1,000 with free popcorn and drink.
Tuesday and Thursday special
Adults: N1,000
Children and Student: N500
Friday special promo for movies before 6pm
Adults: N1,000
Children and Student: N500
2. Silverbird Cinema, Ikeja City Mall
Silverbird Cinema opened in 2004 with the birth of the film exhibition company. It is one of the largest cinema chains in West Africa and the first to be located in two West African countries.
Silverbird Cinema is the first to have a 12 multiplex cinema in West Africa and also one of the leaders of the Nigerian Leisure and Entertainment Industry.
Location: 174/194, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Tickets rates
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Adults: N1,000
Children: N500
Tuesday
Adults: N1,000(popcorn and drink inclusive)
Children: N1,000(popcorn and drink inclusive)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Adults: N1,500
Children: N1,000
3. Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Maryland
Genesis Deluxe Cinema started in 2008 and it is the first cinema in West Africa to show a 3D movie, “Green hornet” in 2011.
The cinema provides a movie experience that comes with cost applied drinks, popcorn and an array of desserts with appetizers. It also provides discounts for valued customers with membership cards.
Location: Maryland Mall, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
Tickets rates and opening hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Morning:10:00am-5:00pm
Price:N1,000 (drinks inclusive)
Evening:5:00pm-12:00am
Price:N1,500 (drinks inclusive)
Wednesday
Price: N1,000 (drinks inclusive)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Price: N2,000 (drinks inclusive)
Blockbuster movies
Price: N2,500 (drinks and popcorn inclusive)
4. The Filmhouse Cinema, Surulere
The Filmhouse Surulere was founded in December 2012 with a 3-screen cinema. It is the largest cinema chain in Nigeria in 2018 and the third largest in Africa.
The cinema now has eight screens, a peaceful environment with a heavenly ambience to its credit. It is also located in several areas in the city of Lagos.
Location: Leisure Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Tickets rates and opening hours
Monday-Friday
Morning:10:00am-2:59pm
Price: N600
Afternoon:3:00pm-4:59pm
Price:N800
Wednesday
Morning: 10:00am-2:59pm
Price: N600
Afternoon: 3:00pm-4:59pm
Price: N800
Saturday and Sunday
Price: N1,500
Late night shows
Time: 10:00pm-12:30pm
Price: N800
Public Holidays
Price: N1,500
Blockbuster movies
Price: N2,000
5. Groundzero Cinema, Ebute Metta
Ground zero cinema was established in 2014. It is the first place to show 3D movies in Nigeria and also the first and only establishment to produce 3D movies in Nigeria for Nollywood.
The cinema has a game arcade and a mini cinema where one can watch 3D, 5D and 7D movies. The beauty of this cinema is that one only needs to pay once to enjoy most of its services.
Location: 87, Cemetery Road, Off Abeokuta Street, Oyingbo, Ebute Meta East, Lagos.
Opening hours
Sunday and Monday: 12:30pm-10:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 1:00pm-10:00pm
Gate fee: N1,000