The Capitol Cinema

The Capitol Cinema Auckland’s iconic, 100-year-old independent cinema, offering unforgettable film experiences.

25/07/2026

**ANTHONY BOURDAIN: THE SUMMER THAT STARTED IT ALL**

Before the fame, the books, the kitchens, and the beautifully sharp opinions… there was one chaotic summer.

At 19, **Anthony Bourdain** arrives in Provincetown and falls headfirst into the wild, sweaty, addictive world of a restaurant kitchen - the place that would change everything.

Sharp knives. Hot pans. Big dreams. Questionable decisions.

Honestly, the perfect recipe for a legend.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/tony-special-preview-screening

**ANTHONY BOURDAIN: THE SUMMER THAT STARTED IT ALL**Before the fame, the books, the kitchens, and the beautifully sharp ...
25/07/2026

**ANTHONY BOURDAIN: THE SUMMER THAT STARTED IT ALL**

Before the fame, the books, the kitchens, and the beautifully sharp opinions… there was one chaotic summer.

At 19, **Anthony Bourdain** arrives in Provincetown and falls headfirst into the wild, sweaty, addictive world of a restaurant kitchen - the place that would change everything.

Sharp knives. Hot pans. Big dreams. Questionable decisions.
Honestly, the perfect recipe for a legend.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/tony-special-preview-screening

24/07/2026

**TERROR-FI PRESENTS: ICE CREAM MAN**

We all scream… and this time, for deeply upsetting reasons.

Be the first to see **Eli Roth’s *Ice Cream Man*** at its **New Zealand Premiere** a deliciously deranged new nightmare where sweet treats turn children into homicidal maniacs, all served by a creepy ice cream man with a pencil moustache.

From the director of ***Thanksgiving*** and ***Hostel***, this is sticky, bloody, summer-horror chaos — and yes, we are absolutely here for it.

Come early for our **themed lobby**, **limited edition ice cream**, and **custom pre-show**.

One scoop terror. Two scoops trauma.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/terror-fi-present-ice-cream-man-new-zealand-prem

24/07/2026

***TERROR-FI PRESENTS: ICE CREAM MAN**

We all scream… and this time, for deeply upsetting reasons.

Be the first to see **Eli Roth’s *Ice Cream Man*** at its **New Zealand Premiere** a deliciously deranged new nightmare where sweet treats turn children into homicidal maniacs, all served by a creepy ice cream man with a pencil moustache.

From the director of ***Thanksgiving*** and ***Hostel***, this is sticky, bloody, summer-horror chaos and yes, we are absolutely here for it.

Come early for our **themed lobby**, **limited edition ice cream**, and **custom pre-show**.

One scoop terror. Two scoops trauma.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/terror-fi-present-ice-cream-man-new-zealand-prem

19/07/2026

⚡ **PITCHBLACK PLAYBACK: METALLICA** ⚡
No lights. No phones. No talking. Just Metallica blasting through the darkness like the cinema has joined a motorcycle gang.

Celebrate **35 years of Metallica’s mighty self-titled album** with Pitchblack Playback’s immersive listening session, presented in the dark and played loud in **uncompressed full-resolution audio** through our powerful cinema sound system.

The riffs will be enormous. The drums will be thunderous. Your soul may leave briefly and return wearing black.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/pitchblack-playback-metallica-metallica-35th

**I, OBJECT**Grief is strange. Childhood is stranger. And sometimes… the suitcase has something to say.From Kiwi directo...
19/07/2026

**I, OBJECT**
Grief is strange. Childhood is stranger. And sometimes… the suitcase has something to say.

From Kiwi director **Andrew Niccol**, Oscar-nominated writer of **The Truman Show**, comes a fantastical drama starring **Karl Urban, Anna Faris** and **Jemaine Clement**.

10-year-old Tom is struggling with the loss of his father, until the everyday objects around him begin revealing their true faces - helping him find his way through heartbreak, imagination, and healing.

Tender, weird, wonderfully Kiwi, and possibly the first film to make you emotionally attached to a pop can lid.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/i-object

19/07/2026

⚔️ **THE ODYSSEY** ⚔️
Christopher Nolan has entered his mythic era — and naturally, he’s bringing the gods, monsters, heroes, and brand new **IMAX® film technology** with him.

Shot across the world, **The Odyssey** brings Homer’s legendary saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time, starring **Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya** and **Charlize Theron**.

Ancient myth. Nolan scale. Enormous cinema energy.

This is not one for the laptop. This is one for the biggest screen you can find.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/the-odyssey

19/07/2026

**THE ODYSSEY**
Christopher Nolan has entered his mythic era and naturally, he’s bringing the gods, monsters, heroes, and brand new **IMAX® film technology** with him.

Shot across the world, **The Odyssey** brings Homer’s legendary saga to film screens for the first time, starring **Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya** and **Charlize Theron**.

Ancient myth. Nolan scale. Enormous cinema energy.

This is not one for the laptop. This is one for the biggest screen you can find.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/the-odyssey

19/07/2026

**CATVIDEOFEST IS BACK!**
A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy-wuzzy cuddle puddle!

The world’s #1 cat-themed movie event returns this August **fur a limited time only**.

Expect the latest and greatest cat videos from around the world, lovingly herded onto the big screen for maximum feline chaos.

Even better? A percentage of every ticket sold supports animal rescue organisations, so your night at the movies helps cats in need.

Big screen. Big purrs. Tiny toe beans.
Honestly, it would be rude not to.

Book now: https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/catvideofest-2026

18/07/2026

CATVIDEOFEST IS BACK!

A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy-wuzzy cuddle puddle!

The world’s #1 cat-themed movie event returns this August **fur a limited time only**. Expect the latest and greatest cat videos from around the world, lovingly herded onto the big screen for maximum feline chaos.

Even better? A percentage of every ticket sold supports animal rescue organisations, so your night at the movies helps cats in need.

Big screen. Big purrs. Tiny toe beans.
Honestly, it would be rude not to.

Book now. https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/catvideofest-2026

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Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
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Friday 3pm - 10pm
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