Cheapest Movie Ticket Prices & Promotions In Singapore

Movie ticket prices & promotions in Singapore

Streaming movies online for free via, ahem, not-so-legal means? Yup, we’ve all done that at some point or another – you’re probably lying if you say you haven’t. But nothing really beats catching the latest blockbusters on the big screen in an actual cinema, with comfy plush seats to sink into and the best surround sound systems for an immersive experience.

One movie can set you back close to $11 at a go – more if you add on popcorn and drinks – but here are the best movie ticket prices and promotions in Singapore so you can shave a couple of bucks off your movie dates. We included Golden Village, Shaw, Cathay, and The Projector in this comparison.

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Movie ticket prices & promotions in Singapore

1. Student discounts

movie ticket promotions - students

Ah, the perks of being a student: discounts for just about everything, including movie tickets. Don’t forget to bring along your student pass, as you’ll probably be required to present it for verification even if you’re dressed in your school uniform.

Most of these are only valid from Mondays to Fridays, for shows before 6pm, but WE Cinemas has student prices all day from Mondays to Wednesdays. None of them are valid on Public Holidays or Eves of PHs, so take note when planning your outings.

The ultimate cheapest ones are for Cathay on Tuesdays, at just $6.

Cathay – From $6

$6 on Tuesdays, all day
$7 on Mon, Wed – Fri, before 6pm

T&Cs: Valid on Mondays to Fridays, for shows before 6pm.
Not valid for Tamil/Hindi and special-priced movies.

Find out more about Cathay’s student promotion.

Shaw – From $7

$7 for regular tickets
From $8.50 for 3D
From $18 for Lumiere Digital
From $15 for IMAX Digital
From $17 for IMAX 3D

T&Cs: Valid on Mondays to Fridays, for shows before 6pm.

Find out more about Shaw’s student promotion.

Golden Village – From $7

$7 for regular tickets
$12 for 3D

T&Cs: Valid on Mondays to Fridays, for shows before 6pm, excluding PH and eve of PH.

Find out more about Golden Village’s student promotion.

The Projector – From $7

From $7 for a regular ticket from Mondays to Thursdays
From $16.50-$17.50 for a regular ticket from Fridays to Sundays

Find out more about The Projector’s student prices.

2. SAFRA & HomeTeamNS member discounts

If you’ve served NS – or are married to someone who has – there’s a chance you are a SAFRA or HomeTeamNS member. Membership is relatively affordable compared to that of other country clubs, and comes with a variety of perks – including cheaper movie tickets.

Remember to bring your membership card along!

Shaw – From $7 for SAFRA members

Regular SAFRA members:

$9 for regular tickets from Mondays to Thursdays ($9.50 for opening week)
$13.50 for regular tickets from Fridays to Sundays, PH, and eve of PH

Find out more about Shaw’s SAFRA promotion.

SAFRA NSF members:

$8 for a regular ticket on Tuesdays ($8.50 for opening week)
$12.50 for a regular ticket on PH and eve of PH that falls on Tuesdays.

T&Cs: Limited to 1,000 tickets every Tuesday at Shaw Balestier, Lot One, Paya Lebar Quarter, and Waterway Point only. Tickets have to be purchased in person with a valid SAFRA card or the e-card via the SAFRA app.

Find out more about Shaw’s NSF promotion.

For SAFRA members with MovieMax Membership ($30 for 2 years):

$8 for regular tickets on Mondays to Thursdays ($8.50 for opening week)
$12.50 for regular tickets on Fridays to Sundays, Public Holidays, and Eves of PHs.

Find out more about the SAFRA MovieMax deal.

3. Credit & debit card discounts

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Make full use of your credit and debit cards to score cheaper movie tickets. Might as well, since it doesn’t take much additional effort on your part.

Shaw – Save up to $7.70 with OCBC

OCBC credit or debit card:

$1 off regular tickets
$38 for 2D movie packages with 2 movie tickets, popcorn, and 2 drinks (U.P. $45.70)

T&Cs: Valid for a maximum of 4 movie tickets or 4 movie packages per card member per day.
Not valid for Tamil/Hindi and special-priced films like Shaw Theatres Lumiere and Dreamers.

Find out more about Shaw’s OCBC discount.

Golden Village – Up to $3 off with DBS/POSB & PayLah!, $2 off with HSBC

DBS credit or debit card and PayLah! Members:

$1 off 2D, 3D, Gemini, Deluxe, and Duo Deluxe tickets on all days
$3 off Gold Class on Mondays to Thursdays
$2 off Gold Class Express on Mondays to Thursdays

T&Cs: Not valid on Public Holidays and Eves of PHs.

Find out more about Golden Village’s DBS/POSB promotion.

HSBC credit or debit card:

$2 off all regular and Gold Class tickets
$13.50 for a HSBC Popcorn Combo (U.P. $15)

T&Cs: Not valid on Public Holidays and Eves of PHs.

Find out more about Golden Village’s HSBC promotion.

Cathay – PAssion Card bundles

PAssion Card:

$14 movie packages with regular movie ticket and $5 F&B voucher on Mondays to Thursdays (U.P. up to $16.50)
$17 movie packages with regular movie ticket and $5 F&B voucher from Fridays to Sundays, including Public Holidays and Eves of PHs (U.P. up to $20.50)

T&Cs: Weekday movie packages are not valid for Public Holidays and Eves of PHs. Limited to 5 redemptions per PAssion Card per day.
Not valid for Tamil/Hindi movies and other special-priced tickets.

Find out more about Cathay Cineplex’s PAssion Card promotions.

4. Senior citizen discounts

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Ageing isn’t all that bad when tickets to attractions often come at slashed prices. Treat your parents or grandfolks for a movie date – it won’t set you back much with the senior rates.

These are for those aged 55 years and above, and they’ll have to be present to show their IDs as proof. Unless otherwise stated, these are all from Monday to Friday for shows before 6pm, and are not valid on Public Holidays and Eves of PHs.

If you just want to zoom in on the cheapest one, that would be at Cathay for just $4 on Tuesdays.

Shaw – From $4.50

$4.50 for regular tickets
From $17 for Limiere Digital
From $15 for IMAX Digital
From $17 for IMAX 3D

T&Cs: Not valid for Tamil/Hindi and special-priced movies.

Find out more about Shaw’s senior citizen discount.

Cathay – From $4

$4 for regular tickets for Merdeka & Pioneer Generation cardholders for all showtimes on Tuesdays, including Public Holidays and Eves of PHs.
$5 for regular tickets

T&Cs: Not valid for Tamil/Hindi movies.

Find out more about Cathay’s Merdeka and Pioneer Generation promotion and Cathay’s senior citizen deal.

Golden Village – From $5

$5 for regular tickets
$12 for 3D tickets
$13 for premium seats (Duo Deluxe, Deluxe Plus & Gemini)

Find out more about Golden Village’s senior citizen promotions.

5. Free movies for young kids

kids free movie ticket singapore

Take your young one out to watch the newest animated movies – they’ll be able to get in for absolutely free! Movies have to be rated G, PG, or PG13, else they won’t be able to enter.

Shaw – Free for kids 6 years old & under

Free child ticket with every standard adult ticket purchased

T&Cs: Valid on Mondays to Fridays for shows before 2pm. Not valid on Public Holidays and the eve of PHs.

Find out more about Shaw’s kids promotion.

Golden Village – Free for kids 6 years old & under

Free child ticket with every standard adult ticket purchased

T&Cs: Valid on Mondays to Fridays for shows before 2pm.
Not valid on school holidays, Public Holidays, and the eve of PHs.

Find out more about Golden Village’s kids promotion.

Cathay – Free for kids 6 years old & under

Free child ticket with every standard adult ticket purchased

T&Cs: Mondays to Fridays before 2pn only. Not valid on school holidays, PHs and the eve of PHs.

Find out more about Cathay’s kids promotion.

6. Family bundle discount

Make it a family affair and rake in the savings when you purchase a bundle deal for 4 people.

Shaw – IMAX bundles

From $60 for IMAX Digital during non-peak, from $72 during peak
From $68 for IMAX 3D during non-peak, $80 during peak

T&Cs: Each bundle includes a $12 F&B credit. The group must include at least 1 child under 13 years old.

Find out more about Shaw’s family bundle.

Movie ticket prices Singapore – Golden Village, Shaw, Cathay

With these discounted movie ticket prices in Singapore, film buffs can visit the cinemas more often, knowing that you won’t be spending too much each time. Unfortunately, since this guide was first published, Filmgarde Cineplexes and WE Cinemas have since shuttered.

If you aren’t eligible or can’t make it at the right timings to claim the above discounts, here’s a quick summary of standard ticket prices at the 4 cinemas we’ve mentioned:

The cheapest standard tickets are always on weekdays, going for $11 at Cathay and Shaw. If you live closer to a Golden Village, tickets from Monday to Thursday are $11.50, which might be cheaper if you take into consideration transport costs.

Here are ticket prices (for weekdays at a glance:

Cinema Operator	Mon – Thu	Fri – Sun, PHs & eves of PH
Shaw Theatres	2D: $11 3D: $12.50 IMAX Digital: From $19 IMAX 3D: From $21	2D: $15.50 3D: $17 IMAX Digital: From $22 IMAX 3D: From $24
Cathay Cineplexes	2D: $11.50 Dolby Atmos 2D: $13.50 Ultima 2D: $14.50 Wave: $40	2D: $15.50 Dolby Atmos 2D: $16.50 Ultima 2D: $16.50 Wave: $45
Golden Village	2D: $11.50 3D: $15 GVmax Dolby Atmos: From $17 Gold Class: From $28 Deluxe Plus: $18.50 Duo Deluxe: $16.50 Gemini: $29/pair	2D: $16 3D: $19.50 GVmax Dolby Atmos: From $17.50 Gold Class: From $41 Deluxe Plus: $23.50 Duo Deluxe: $21.50 Gemini: $39/pair
The Projector	From $12-$13	From $16.50-$17.50

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Originally published on 22 February 2020. Last updated by Josiah Neo on 8 May 2025.