I’ve been hearing rumblings of a third cinema operator coming to Kuwait for awhile now but I didn’t think it would ever happen. The market is just too small and Cinescape is so dominant that I figured it just wouldn’t make financial sense for a third cinema operator to want to come in and compete. I guess I was wrong.
Sky Cinemas is the new cinema operator in town and they’ve just soft launched their first location in Dalal Complex on Salem Al Mubarek Street. If you’re wondering what building that is, it’s the new tower opposite Zahra Complex [Map]. Right now they have one theater operational and it’s playing Ant-Man but by next week they’ll have two more theaters operational as well as more movies to choose from including the new Mission Impossible.
Their ticket prices are KD3.5 which is exactly like Grand Cinemas and Cinescape plus they don’t have IMAX, so I don’t really see what their advantage is. They’re also located right in the middle between Cinescape Fanar and Cinescape Marina Mall so they have their work cut out for them. If you’re interested in trying them out, check out their website [Here]
The mall they’re located in is fairly empty at the moment with I think 4 shops open only.
32 replies on “Sky Cinemas – The new Cinema Operator in town”
Maybe the audio in this theater isn’t completely awful.
the last time i had a bad audio experience at the cinema was in 2005
https://248am.com/mark/kuwait/marina-theater-sucks/
Other than that I’ve hadn’t really had any issues with the sound
Cinescape or KNCC company has a major stronghold because of all the cinemas that have been here since the beginning of 60s & 70s.
But slowly things are moving in. Grand cinemas with Hamra & Gate. As you mentioned Sky cinema is another. I saw another one in Khaitan, called TRIO cinemas in TRIO mall. I think the markets are opening up slowly, hope it keeps the prices in control compared to right now where its head to ‘Ridiculous’.
Cinescape literally had a legal monopoly for 50 years FYI. The reason you see more companies now is their exclusivity contract expired and competition is now allowed – but like you’ve noticed 50 years of monopoly will not go away overnight.
As per this post, the food is “fresh” and the seating is done in a way that you will have a clear vision regardless of how tall the person front of you is
https://instagram.com/p/4tyFv4yoxI/
Well majority of cinemas have fresh popcorn and similar seating…
since there are very few entertainment here , people c lot of movies here. Why the price is always high. In dubai cinema tickets cost approx 2.8 kwd. cinemas r the only form of entertainment available for expats here. y it is not made affordable for them. here new born also had to pay full ticket cost. in other places it does not work like that.
Newborns should not be allowed to enter the cinema in the first place.
I mean here Children of all ages need tickets for admission
most expats are from India and south asia. cinema isn’t the only entertainment available for indian. they (south asian expats) have concerts, celebrities perform for them, theatrical plays, festival, and so on.
remember south asian are majority of expats, not westerners
Well since half the movies will be censored then why even bother going?
I hope it has good censorship.
hahaha
Atleast their website is user friendly and and fast and fluid.
Maybe its a good cinema to go on a date on? In case you wouldn’t want people to see you.
More of the same.
There is no proper cinema in Kuwait that shows classical, independent, or foreign movies. I am sure there is a market for this.
Cinemagics
That’s not a proper cinema, it’s just a projector and a bunch of chairs on a roof.
yeah thank god it’s not a proper cinema, it’s much more casual and perfect for watching indie and classic films with friends. please don’t come!
Does Cinemagics censor?
No
The more important question is, Do they have the same discounted offer like KNCC has on Mondays?
KNCC has discounts on monday??
Yup. Tickets are 2 KD on Mondays.
yeah, it even used to be KD 1.5
You didn’t know? Cinemas are a zoo on Mondays!
Still censored movies? Well then who gives a shit but idiots and masochists.
I don’t see the point of any of this… not only are the movies censored, it’s same small number of movies playing everywhere. This new cinema is literally walking distance from Fanar, Laila Gallery, Plaza and Marina malls.
i checked sky cinemas website and tried to book tickets for 2 Bachelor guys .. they allow you to book in the lower 3 rows only for bachelors .. and the rest rows is for family’s !!! Wth sky cinema!
try the new grand cinema at gate mall
at grand the first 3 seats exclusive for family’s and the rest is mixed .. not the opposite as sky cinemas !!
Why does the logo look so familiar? Is it an old version of Sky News logo?