Tashkent Cinemas and IMAX: Practical Planning Guide
A good movie night in Tashkent can become one of the best “easy evenings” in your trip: air-conditioned break after walking, predictable timing, and a simple social plan. The only thing that usually goes wrong is not checking format/language/transport in advance.
Use this page to choose the right cinema in 10 minutes.
Main cinemas in Tashkent (name, address, links)
| Cinema | Address | Official / primary link | Map / listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinematica (IMAX-format venue) | Tashkent City Mall, 7 Botir Zakirov Street, 4th floor | Tashkent City Mall cinema | 2GIS Cinematica |
| Compass Cinema | Compass Mall, 17 Toshkent Xalqa Avtomobil Yo’li | Compass Cinema | Compass Mall |
| Next Cinema | NEXT Mall, 6 Babur Street, 3rd floor | 2GIS Next Cinema | 2GIS Next Cinema |
| Riviera Cinema | Riviera Mall, 4 Nodira Street | Riviera Mall | 2GIS Riviera Cinema |
| Parus Cinema | Parus Mall, 60 Katartal Street, 4th floor | Afisha listing | 2GIS Parus Cinema |
Before leaving, save a screenshot of your exact session card (hall, language, subtitle line, and start time) to avoid ticket-desk delays.
Fast choice: which cinema fits your evening
- Want premium format first: start with Cinematica and verify active IMAX-format sessions.
- Want shortest transfer from your hotel: pick the nearest mall venue and avoid long cross-city rides.
- Want low-friction evening after dinner: pick the session with the easiest return window, not the latest start.
The 4 checks that prevent 90% of mistakes
Before payment, verify:
- format,
- audio language,
- subtitle language,
- finish time vs your return transport.
If one of these is unclear, do not pay yet: open the exact session card and confirm format, audio, subtitles, and finish time.
Booking flow that works
- Open official venue page.
- Choose session only after language/subtitle check.
- Save confirmation screenshot and seat details offline.
- Leave with one backup return option (second app, taxi rank, or companion route).
Premiere nights and weekends
For high-demand sessions:
- arrive earlier than usual,
- avoid tight restaurant-to-cinema timing,
- keep pickup point clear before the crowd exits.
This small planning step turns a stressful exit into a smooth end of day.
Continue planning
If cinema is part of your evening plan, use one of these next steps:
- pair it with a show from the Tashkent events hub,
- compare with another family option in the Tashkent circus guide,
- build a full city evening around food + transport from the Tashkent city guide.
FAQ
Is there an IMAX-format cinema option in Tashkent?
There is an official IMAX-format listing at a major Tashkent venue. Check active sessions on official channels before planning a specific title.
What is the safest way to buy movie tickets?
Use official venue channels and keep confirmation available offline.
Final pre-leave checklist
Reconfirm session time, format, hall, language/subtitles, and your return transport plan.