Movies in Lahore

Frequently asked questions about cinemas in Lahore

How many cinemas are there in Lahore?

Lahore has 9 cinemas across 5 chains: Cinepax (3 locations — Amanah Mall, Lake City, Packages Mall), Cinestar (3 locations — Township, Xinhua Mall, DHA Raya Club Phase 6), and one each from Cinegold, Cue Cinemas, and Universal (Emporium Mall).

Which cinemas in Lahore have Dolby Atmos?

Three Lahore cinemas run Dolby Atmos: Cinegold Lahore, Cue Cinemas in Gulberg, and Universal Emporium in Johar Town. Atmos is best for big Hollywood releases where the immersive overhead-channel sound mix is part of the experience.

Does Lahore have an IMAX cinema?

No. Cinestar Township ran Lahore’s only IMAX screen until the licence lapsed in 2024. For format-anchored premium experiences in Lahore today, Dolby Atmos at Cinegold, Cue, or Universal Emporium is the closest equivalent.

Which Lahore cinema is best for late-night shows?

Cinepax Packages Mall on Walton Road runs the latest shows in Lahore, with last screenings often pushing to 3am on weekends. Cue Cinemas in Gulberg also runs late into the night and is a good option for post-dinner shows on the Boulevard.

Which Lahore cinema is best for families with kids?

Cinepax Packages Mall has a dedicated kids’ auditorium and is inside a mall with a food court and play areas. Cinepax Amanah Mall on Model Town Link Road is also family-friendly with easy parking and a central Model Town / Garden Town / Faisal Town catchment.

Which Lahore cinema has the most screens?

Universal Emporium in Johar Town is Lahore’s largest cinema by screen count. Cinepax Packages Mall and Cinestar Township follow with four screens each, while smaller venues like Cinestar Xinhua Mall and Cinepax Lake City run two screens.

Where are the cinemas in DHA Lahore?

There are two cinemas inside DHA Lahore: Cinestar DHA Raya Club Phase 6, attached to the Defence Raya Golf Resort, and Cue Cinemas on Main Boulevard Gulberg (technically just outside DHA but the closest premium option for Phase 1–4 residents).

Can I find showtimes for all Lahore cinemas in one place?

Yes — Derooj aggregates same-day showtimes from all 9 Lahore cinemas across Cinegold, Cinepax, Cinestar, Cue, and Universal. Filter by date or browse the city movie grid to see what’s playing today across the entire city.

About cinemas in Lahore

Lahore has the deepest cinema scene in Pakistan — nine venues across five chains, anchored by Universal Emporium’s nine-screen flagship in Johar Town and Cinepax Packages Mall’s late-night programming on the Cantt/DHA side. The city splits roughly into three film-going belts: the Gulberg cluster (Cue Cinemas, Cinestar Xinhua, Cinegold) for the after-work professional crowd; the Johar Town / Model Town belt (Universal, Cinepax Amanah) for mid-week family outings; and the southern belt (Cinepax Lake City, Cinestar Township, Cinestar DHA Raya) for residential catchments outside the centre. Pricing runs from value Cinepax Standard tickets up to Cinegold’s Atmos-plus-lounge experience, so the right pick depends as much on neighbourhood and timing as on the film itself.