Movie Ticket Price Guide Singapore 2026: Cost and How to Save

Booking a movie for Saturday night? A standard 2D ticket costs up to S$16 then, and the same seat starts at S$11 from Monday to Thursday. This movie ticket price guide for Singapore covers what you'll pay at Golden Village and Shaw in 2026, and the cheaper ways in. Weekday shows, student and senior rates and a few memberships all cut the price, and seniors can pay as little as S$4.50. Most people never need to pay the weekend rate. We also cover IMAX and recliner seats, and when a membership pays for itself.

How much is a movie ticket in Singapore in 2026?

You pay for the day you go, whatever the film. The same seat for the same movie costs about 40% more on a Saturday night than on a Tuesday afternoon. The chains call this peak and off-peak, and the gap between them is where you save.

As of October 2026, an adult ticket from Monday to Thursday is S$11 at Shaw and S$11.50 at Golden Village. From Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, it's S$15.50 at Shaw and S$16 at Golden Village. Films in their opening week, and sneak previews, cost 50 cents more on a weekday.

All these prices include 9% GST, the rate since 1 January 2024. So the price on the booking page is what you pay, before any online booking fee. Both chains charge that fee on each online booking. At Golden Village it's S$2.50 on the website or app, or S$3.50 for Gold Class.

If the cinema is a weekly habit, put it in the personal budget calculator beside your other spending. You'll see what it really adds up to over a year.

We updated this guide on 14 October 2026. Cathay Cineplexes closed all its Singapore cinemas on 1 September 2025, so we now compare Golden Village and Shaw. GV's online fee is S$2.50 a booking, not the S$0.50 to S$1 we gave before.

Standard 2D adult ticket prices, Singapore, October 2026 (GST included)
Cinema	Weekday (Mon-Thu)	Weekend / PH (Fri-Sun, holidays)	Opening week
Shaw Theatres	S$11.00	S$15.50	S$11.50
Golden Village	S$11.50	S$16.00	S$12.00

What do IMAX, Dolby and recliner seats cost?

Bigger screens, better sound and reclining seats all cost more. On a blockbuster, a weekend Gold Class recliner costs about four times a S$11 weekday standard ticket.

At Shaw, IMAX Digital is S$22 off-peak and S$25 at peak. IMAX 3D is S$25 off-peak and S$28 at peak. Shaw's Lumiere premium halls, at Balestier, Jewel and Paya Lebar Quarter, cost S$25 to S$30 for 2D.

At Golden Village, GVmax Dolby Atmos is S$13 on weekdays (S$14 for first-week titles) and S$17.50 at weekends. A standard 3D ticket there is S$15 on weekdays and S$19.50 at weekends.

Gold Class is the luxury tier: a recliner with table service. From Monday to Wednesday it's S$32 before 5pm and S$35 after. From Thursday to Sunday, and on public holidays and their eves, it's S$45. Gold Class Express costs a little less, at S$28 and S$31 from Monday to Wednesday and S$41 at peak.

So is the upgrade worth it? Only when the film is built for the big screen. A drama that's mostly talk gains little from IMAX, while a big visual spectacle might. Treat S$45 on a recliner like any treat, and weigh the opportunity cost of what else that money could do.

We updated this section on 14 October 2026. Gold Class is S$32 to S$45 and Gold Class Express is S$28 to S$41, not the S$62 and S$58 we gave before. We also corrected the GVmax Dolby Atmos prices.

Premium-format ticket prices, October 2026 (GST included)
Format	Cinema	Off-peak / weekday	Peak / weekend
IMAX Digital	Shaw	S$22.00	S$25.00
IMAX 3D	Shaw	S$25.00	S$28.00
Lumiere 2D	Shaw	S$25.00 - S$30.00	S$25.00 - S$30.00
GVmax Dolby Atmos	Golden Village	S$13.00	S$17.50
3D standard	Golden Village	S$15.00	S$19.50
Gold Class (recliner)	Golden Village	S$32-S$35 (Mon-Wed)	S$45 (Thu-Sun, PH)
Gold Class Express	Golden Village	S$28-S$31 (Mon-Wed)	S$41 (Thu-Sun, PH)

Is 3D worth paying extra for?

The 3D surcharge is smaller than most people think. At Shaw, 3D is S$12.50 on weekdays and S$17 at weekends, which is about S$1.50 more than 2D. Golden Village charges S$15 on weekdays and S$19.50 at weekends, a wider gap. Either way, 3D costs a couple of dollars more than the same show in 2D.

So when is it worth it? Only for a film made for it. A film shot in 3D, or one packed with effects, can earn the extra. A film turned into 3D after shooting often just looks darker through the glasses.

Shaw's student and senior rates cover 3D: S$6 for seniors and S$8.50 for students, before 6pm on weekdays. GV's S$5 senior rate doesn't. So at Shaw, the cheapest 3D seat is still a weekday concession.

Standard 3D ticket prices, October 2026 (GST included)
Cinema	Weekday 3D	Weekend / PH 3D
Shaw Theatres	S$12.50	S$17.00
Golden Village	S$15.00	S$19.50
Shaw senior concession 3D	S$6.00	n/a (weekday before 6pm)
Shaw student concession 3D	S$8.50	n/a (weekday before 6pm)

What about indie cinemas like Filmhouse?

Golden Village and Shaw run most of Singapore's screens. Smaller indie cinemas set their own prices, so if one is near you, check its booking page first.

Filmhouse is the one to know if you want films the big chains don't book: arthouse, foreign-language, documentary and older classic titles. An adult ticket is S$14 from Tuesday to Thursday. It's S$18 from Friday to Sunday, and on public holidays and their eves.

Concession tickets are S$9 before 6pm and S$12 after 6pm on weekdays, and S$16 at weekends. They cover students, seniors aged 55 and above, young people aged 24 and under, full-time national servicemen, persons with disabilities and domestic workers. Each online booking adds S$2. That S$9 weekday seat before 6pm is the cheapest in the house.

Membership is free and earns points on tickets and food, which you trade for snacks and drinks. So there's no joining fee to win back. A full-price weekend seat at S$18 still costs more than one at a multiplex, so go for the film itself. If indie films are a regular outing for you, give them their own line in your personal budget calculator.

We updated this section on 14 October 2026. The Projector closed in 2025. Filmhouse, a new business with different owners, now runs its old hall at Golden Mile Tower, at S$14 to S$18 a ticket.

Filmhouse standard and concession prices, October 2026 (GST included)
Ticket type	Price	Conditions
Standard adult, Tue-Thu	S$14.00	All day
Standard adult, Fri-Sun and PH	S$18.00	Includes eves of public holidays
Concession, Tue-Thu before 6pm	S$9.00	Students, seniors 55+, 24 and under, NSF, PWD, domestic workers
Concession, Tue-Thu after 6pm	S$12.00	Same groups, ID checked at the door
Concession, Fri-Sun and PH	S$16.00	Same groups
Online booking fee	S$2.00	Once per transaction

How do you pay less for the same seat?

If you pay the S$15.50 weekend rate by habit, you're overpaying almost every time. The cheapest seat in a cinema is open to someone, and often that someone is you. Work through these in order.

First, go off-peak. A Monday-to-Thursday ticket saves you about S$4 to S$5 on the weekend rate, for the same film and seat. For adults the weekday price holds all day, even for shows after 6pm. Public holidays and their eves cost the weekend rate. You don't need a card, app or membership for this one, and the 6pm cut-off only matters for concessions.

Next, use a concession if you qualify. It's the biggest single discount in Singapore cinemas. Seniors and students can usually pay less for a weekday show before 6pm. Premium-priced films and events at both chains don't count, and nor do Shaw's premieres. GV's senior rate doesn't cover 3D, and Shaw sells one discounted ticket per person.

What one Shaw 2D seat costs, by who you are and when you go, October 2026

What one Shaw 2D seat costs, by who you are and when you go, October 2026
Ticket	Shaw 2D ticket
Senior 55+, Mon-Fri before 6pm	S$4.50
Student, Mon-Fri before 6pm	S$7.00
Adult, Mon-Thu	S$11.00
Adult, Fri-Sun and public holidays	S$15.50

Source: Shaw Theatres, current ticket prices, October 2026

We updated this section on 14 October 2026. Golden Village lets in a child under 90cm without a ticket at any session. Neither chain publishes the free entry for under-6s before 2pm that we described before.

Seniors (55+): S$4.50 for 2D and S$6 for 3D at Shaw, Monday to Friday before 6pm. Golden Village charges S$5 for 2D. Bring photo ID and buy at the box office, since you can't book these online.
Students: S$7 for 2D at Shaw (S$8.50 for 3D) before 6pm from Monday to Friday. At GV, a student promotion makes it S$7 all day from Monday to Friday. Bring a valid student card.
Children: at Golden Village a child under 90cm needs no ticket, and anyone taller needs one. Shaw's Dreamers halls let each adult bring one toddler under 90cm in free.

The catch: when does the concession rate not apply?

Concession rates are the best deal in the building. The rules are strict, though, and missing one means you pay full price.

The usual window is Monday to Friday before 6pm. Eves of public holidays and public holidays themselves don't count. Shaw's S$4.50 senior rate works this way and is valid until 31 December 2026.

Some screenings go back to full price for seniors and students. These include special previews, film festivals, marathons and certain language titles. So a senior can't use the S$4.50 rate on an IMAX opening night or at a festival screening.

GV's senior rate also leaves out Gold Class, 3D and other premium-priced shows. Shaw is more generous with its big screens. Students and seniors get IMAX from S$17 and Lumiere from S$19 before 6pm on weekdays, and Shaw's IMAX concession covers children under 13 at any session.

At Shaw and Golden Village, you buy concession tickets in person at the box office. At GV you can also use a ticket machine, with staff checking your ID. Filmhouse is the exception: it sells concessions online and checks ID at the hall door.

At the two chains, that means you can't book the cheapest rate ahead online. For a popular film that's selling out, you may have to choose. You can lock in a seat online at full price, or queue for the concession and risk a sold-out hall. If you go often, the student or senior saving is big enough to plan your visits around the window.

Window: Monday to Friday before 6pm. Eves of public holidays and public holidays don't count.
Not covered: special previews, premieres, festivals, marathons and some language titles go back to full price.
Proof: a physical student card for students, photo ID for seniors. At Shaw and GV, buy at the box office, since you can't book these online.
Shaw's senior 2D rate (S$4.50) is confirmed until 31 December 2026.

Quick maths: is a movie membership worth it?

It's worth it only when the saving per ticket, times the films you really watch in a year, beats the yearly fee. Most people think they go more often than they do.

Golden Village's GV Movie Club is free to join. Members get S$2 off regular 2D tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays, so a S$11.50 weekday ticket costs about S$9.50. It doesn't cover 3D, premium halls, public holidays and their eves, or the first one or two weeks of some blockbusters.

You may see a flat S$7 ticket quoted online. That's GV's student promotion, which runs all day from Monday to Friday.

GV also sells a paid GV Annual Pass of prepaid regular tickets. Check its current fee and how many tickets it covers on GV's site or app. Divide the fee by the tickets, then compare that with the S$9.50 to S$11.50 you'd pay on a weekday anyway.

Treat any pass like a subscription. A forgotten gym contract or streaming plan drains your budget the same way, the kind of lifestyle creep that adds up across small fees.

Here's the sum for SAFRA's MovieMax, if you're already a SAFRA member.

MovieMax costs S$30 for two years, which is S$15 a year.
It takes S$1 off each ticket, compared with the plain SAFRA rate at Shaw.
S$15 a year divided by S$1 a ticket is 15 films a year, just to win back the fee.
Watch fewer than that and the free weekday and concession routes cost you less, with no commitment.
The same test works for any pass: the yearly fee divided by the saving per ticket is the number of films you need to break even.

Do SAFRA rates and card deals cut the price further?

They can, on top of the day rate. The perks change often and are usually capped, so check the current terms before you count on them. A movie ticket is small enough that chasing card perks rarely moves the needle, unless you go often.

Some bank cards run cinema promotions, with S$1 to S$2 off or the odd 1-for-1 weekend deal through partner programmes.

SAFRA members get strong rates. With MovieMax on top (S$30 for two years), 2D tickets at six Shaw cinemas cost S$8 from Monday to Thursday, or S$8.50 for opening titles. At weekends and on public holidays they're S$12.50. Plain SAFRA members pay S$9 and S$13.50.

Neither rate covers 3D, IMAX, Lumiere, Dreamers, Hindi and Tamil films, Japanese animation or the first week of some blockbusters. If you're already a SAFRA member, these rates beat walk-up prices easily. Joining just for movies only pays off if you go often.

Paying by card? Then the card itself matters more than a few dollars off a ticket. A card that earns good cashback or miles on all your spending is worth far more over a year than the odd S$2 movie rebate. Pick the card on its all-round value and treat the cinema discount as a small bonus. Our rewards credit cards guide is the place to compare.

SAFRA MovieMax (S$30 for 2 years): Shaw tickets cost S$8 Mon-Thu and S$12.50 at weekends and on PH, at six Shaw cinemas.
MovieMax and SAFRA rates need a valid SAFRA membership, and they skip 3D, IMAX, Lumiere and some blockbusters' first week.
Bank-card cinema perks are usually S$1 to S$2 off, or capped 1-for-1 deals. Terms change often, so check before you rely on them.
Pick a credit card on its all-round rewards, and treat a movie discount as a bonus.

What does a whole night at the movies cost?

Often double or triple the ticket, once you add snacks and getting there. A popcorn-and-drink combo at the big chains costs about S$10 to S$14, which can be more than the weekday ticket itself.

A white and grey cat licks its lips beside a big bowl of popcorn, then dives in face first — The S$13 combo, two minutes into the trailers via GIPHY

Say you and a friend catch a Saturday night film at Shaw. Here's how the bill adds up, step by step.

Two weekend tickets at S$15.50 each: S$31.
Add a shared large popcorn combo at S$13 and you're at S$44.
Mall parking for the evening, at S$4 to S$8: S$48 to S$52.
Book online and add the booking fee, and the night is about S$50 to S$55 before you've done anything else.

How do you bring the bill down?

Move the same film to a weekday afternoon and skip the combo, and two people can get in for under S$20. Two senior tickets at Shaw are S$9, and two student tickets are S$14.

Budget S$4 to S$8 for parking at most malls in the evening. Some malls let you redeem parking with a movie ticket, so check before you drive.

Most of us overspend on snacks out of habit. Decide on snacks before you arrive, because buying on impulse at the counter is where cinema budgets leak most. If you want the full experience, plan the combo into your fun budget on purpose.

Whatever you trim at the counter can go to an emergency fund or a high-yield savings account instead. Over a year of regular movie nights, those savings add up to a real number.

How do you pay the least for any film?

Run through this list each time you book. The aim is to pay the S$15.50 weekend rate only when you have a reason to.

Work down it in order and stop at the first one that fits you. For families, free entry for toddlers under 90cm and a weekday show together make the biggest difference.

Concession first: S$4.50 to S$5 for seniors or about S$7 for students, on weekdays before 6pm, with ID, at the box office.
No concession? Go Monday to Thursday, any time: S$11 to S$11.50, against S$15.50 to S$16 at weekends.
Weekend only? A SAFRA MovieMax rate (S$12.50 at Shaw at weekends) beats walk-up prices. On a Monday or Tuesday, the free GV Movie Club takes S$2 off.
At GV and Shaw, buy concession tickets at the box office. The cheapest rates need an ID check, and GV adds a S$2.50 convenience fee to each online booking.
Premium formats: pay for IMAX, 3D or Gold Class when the film rewards the big screen.
Skip the combo and pick a mall with cheap parking, so the whole night stays in budget.

The MoneyBees take: what we'd check first

We'd look at when you can actually go before paying for any movie membership. A Monday-to-Thursday ticket already costs S$4 to S$5 less than the weekend one, and it needs no card or fee.

A paid membership that saves S$1 a ticket needs about 15 films a year just to win back its fee. What settles it is how many films you really watched in the past year.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a movie ticket in Singapore in 2026?

A standard 2D adult ticket costs S$11 to S$11.50 from Monday to Thursday at Golden Village and Shaw. From Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, it's S$15.50 to S$16. Prices include 9% GST. Seniors pay from S$4.50 and students about S$7 on weekday afternoons. Premium formats cost far more: IMAX is S$22 to S$28 and Gold Class S$32 to S$45.

Which cinema chain is cheapest in Singapore?

For standard 2D, Shaw is 50 cents cheaper than Golden Village, at S$11 on weekdays and S$15.50 at weekends. When you go, and whether you qualify for a discount, matter more than the chain. Shaw has the lowest senior rate at S$4.50, while GV's free Movie Club takes S$2 off regular 2D tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays. Smaller cinemas and some outlet-only student deals can be cheaper, so compare the rate for your cinema and showtime.

How can I get cheap movie tickets in Singapore?

Go from Monday to Thursday and you'll save about S$4 to S$5 on the weekend rate. If you qualify for a concession, seniors aged 55 and above pay from S$4.50 at Shaw and students about S$7. Both rates apply Monday to Friday before 6pm, with valid ID, at the box office. The free GV Movie Club takes S$2 off regular 2D tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays. SAFRA MovieMax members get Shaw 2D tickets from S$8 on weekdays, and skipping the popcorn combo saves another S$10 to S$14.

What is the senior citizen movie ticket price in Singapore?

Seniors aged 55 and above pay from S$4.50 for 2D at Shaw Theatres (S$6 for 3D) and S$5 for 2D at Golden Village. The rate applies Monday to Friday before 6pm, but not on public holidays or their eves. Shaw's senior rate is confirmed until 31 December 2026. Bring photo ID that shows your age and buy at the box office. It doesn't apply to premium screenings such as festivals, premieres or special previews.

How much is an IMAX ticket in Singapore?

At Shaw Theatres, IMAX Digital is S$22 off-peak and S$25 at peak, which means weekends and public holidays. IMAX 3D is S$25 off-peak and S$28 at peak. Opening-title IMAX shows are charged at the peak rate. IMAX earns its price mainly on big visual films. Students and seniors can get Shaw IMAX tickets from S$17 before 6pm on weekdays.

Is a movie membership or annual pass worth it in Singapore?

It depends on how often you go. GV Movie Club is free and takes S$2 off regular 2D tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays. For a paid membership, divide the fee by the saving per ticket to see how many films you need to break even. SAFRA's MovieMax costs S$30 for two years and saves an existing SAFRA member S$1 a ticket on the plain SAFRA rate at Shaw. So it pays off from about 15 films a year. For the paid GV Annual Pass, check its current fee and ticket count on GV's site or app and run the same sum.

Do children get free movie tickets in Singapore?

Only the smallest ones. At Golden Village a child under 90cm needs no ticket, and anyone taller needs one. Shaw's Dreamers halls let each adult bring one toddler under 90cm in free, without a seat of their own. Filmhouse sells taller children a concession ticket. It doesn't admit babies in arms, except at special parent screenings.

Which cinema is the cheapest in Singapore overall?

It depends on what you're buying. For a standard 2D weekday seat, Golden Village and Shaw are 50 cents apart, and Shaw is lower at S$11. Smaller indie cinemas set their own prices, so check the one nearest you. The cheapest seat in any cinema is a weekday-afternoon concession: from S$4.50 for a senior at Shaw and about S$7 for a student. At weekends, a SAFRA MovieMax member pays S$12.50 at six Shaw cinemas.

Is it cheaper to buy movie tickets at the box office or online?

The box office is usually cheaper, for two reasons. First, online bookings carry a fee the box office doesn't charge: S$2.50 a booking at Golden Village, S$2 at Filmhouse, and a booking fee at Shaw too. Second, at GV and Shaw you have to buy senior and student tickets in person and show ID, so you can't get them online there. The trade-off is risk. For a popular film on a busy weekend, booking online locks in your seat, while queuing for a cheaper rate can mean a sold-out hall.

How much is a ticket at Filmhouse, The Projector's old cinema?

Filmhouse opened in The Projector's old hall at Golden Mile Tower after The Projector closed in 2025. An adult ticket is S$14 from Tuesday to Thursday and S$18 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays. Concessions are S$9 before 6pm and S$12 after 6pm on weekdays, and S$16 at weekends. They cover students, seniors aged 55 and above, young people aged 24 and under, full-time national servicemen, persons with disabilities and domestic workers. Each online booking adds S$2, and membership is free. The Projector's old gift vouchers and member tickets aren't accepted.

Are there 1-for-1 movie ticket deals in Singapore?

Yes, but they come and go, and they usually need a particular card. Banks run the odd 1-for-1 cinema promotion through partner programmes. These deals are time-limited and capped, so check the current dates and terms before you count on one. Don't assume a past deal is still running.

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