Matakana Cinemas

14/10/2026

Just ✌️ weeks to go!

Matakana Cinemas is chuffed to bring the British & Irish Film Festival back for another year. Mark your calendars, folks: 28 October - 18 November 🎬

Don't miss out - peruse this year's selection and book your seats before the festival kicks off! 🎟️ British and Irish Film Festival

10/10/2026

Here's our homegirl Paloma talking to Kate Rodger for Seven Sharp about her excellent debut feature film BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY, with lead Ani Palmer, direct from the couch in the foyer at Matakana Cinemas.

BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY is playing NOW - don't miss the chance to support quality New Zealand film. This is about as local as it gets!

30/09/2026

A cracking line-up of films is coming to Matakana from October 28!
Matakana Cinemas is chuffed to bring the British & Irish Film Festival back for another year.

Now's the time to peruse this year's selection and book your seats 🎟️

Printed programmes will be available from next week ;)

27/09/2026

All paths have led to this moment.

Tickets are on sale NOW!
- in cinemas December 16.

GET TICKETS:
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/dune-part-three

26/09/2026

Be one of the first to see DUNE: PART THREE on December 16. Tickets on sale tomorrow.

“Forgive me for all I’ve done” Experience the epic conclusion. Dune...

24/09/2026

Calling explorers of all ages! Young Ocean Explorers will be joining us these school holidays for a big-screen ocean experience not to be missed. 🌊

📅 Wednesday, September 30 - 1:00 pm

Watch a selection of favourite Young Ocean Explorers episodes, bringing the underwater world to life for the whole whānau. Plus the exclusive premiere of Steve's never-before-seen short marlin documentary — get ready for jaw-dropping footage straight from the deep blue 💙

Come curious, leave inspired!

Get your tickets now:

Dive into an epic ocean adventure on the big screen! Join us for a special screening celebrating Young Ocean Explorers, featuring a lineup you won't want to miss:A selection of favourite Young Ocean Explorers episodes, bringing the underwater world to life for the whole whānau. Plus the exclusive p...

23/09/2026

Tickets on sale NOW.
Avengers: Doomsday - in cinemas December 17.

🎟️ SEE IT WITH US FIRST: NIGHT-BEFORE SCREENING ON DECEMBER 16:
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/avengers-doomsday---night-before-screening

🎟️ WIDE RELEASE SESSIONS (2D):
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/avengers-doomsday

🎟️ EXPERIENCE AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY IN 3D:
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/avengers-doomsday-3d

23/09/2026

All paths have led to this moment.

Be one of the first to see DUNE: PART THREE on December 16. Tickets on sale Monday.

21/09/2026

Happening this Thursday, September 24!

LETTERBOXD PRESENTS: BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY - Q+A Screening with director Paloma Schneideman and lead actor Ani Palmer 💙📹

Over one transformative summer in rural New Zealand in 2006, 14-year-old Sid discovers desire, identity, and the internet as she imitates the people she longs to be loved by.

🎫 Tickets selling fast - get yours now:
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/big-girls-dont-cry---qa-screening

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