In Singapore, there are 9 IMAX theaters, which are best suited not only for couples & singles but also for family viewing. Across all of these, IMAX Shaw LIDO is the most reviewed, with over 6000 user ratings.
If you want an amazing cinema experience with all the latest amenities? Then use this guide to find complete details about all the IMAX cinema locations with facilities like 2D, 3D, and laser halls, including address, hotline number, ticket price (SGD), seat availability, screen size/aspect ratio, and car parking fees.
Some movies are best experienced in an IMAX Theatre, and one cannot just miss that movie-going experience. Though there are many reputed and large cinema screen theatres in Singapore, SHAW became the name synonym with best IMAX screens, with five of its nine Theatres attracting crowds for all the major blockbusters.
Major studio films are released each year for IMAX Digital, IMAX with Laser and the original IMAX 70mm format. True square screen size are rare with dimensions of 30m (W) x 23 m (H).
Usually, a typical IMAX screen’s dimensions are 22 meters wide x 16 meters in Height (72 feet by 52 feet). Still, Digital screens are a tad smaller in size, as evident from all the Digital IMAX Screen sizes in Singapore listed below.
IMAX Screen Theatres Quick Comparison Table
| Cinema Location | Screens | Seats | Projection | Ticket Price | MRT Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Lido IMAX | 11 | 423 | Digital | SGD $17.00 | Orchard MRT |
| Shaw PLQ IMAX | 12 | 169 | Laser | $17 / $20 | Paya Lebar MRT |
| Shaw Waterway IMAX | 10 | 225 | Digital | SGD $17.00 | Punggol MRT |
| Shaw JCube IMAX | 7 | 161 | Digital | SGD $20.00 | Jurong East MRT |
| Shaw Jewel IMAX | 11 | 166 | Laser | SGD $17.00 | Changi MRT (CG2) |
So if you fancy an excellent cinematic experience at a highly affordable price, check out these state-of-the-art cinema halls in Singapore, where pictures come alive and fully immerse yourself in the reel world. A regular movie ticket in Singapore usually costs between SGD $8 to $11.
In comparison, an IMAX ticket costs anywhere between SGD $17 to $23 each, depending upon Location, IMAX 2D/3D Format, day of the week, Off-hours/Peak-hours timing and Halls promotional offers.
Upcoming Calendar for Movie Releases at IMAX:
| Movies | Booking Status |
|---|---|
| Tron: Ares | October 10, 2025 |
| Chainsaw Man | October 24, 2025 |
| Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | October 24, 2025 |
| Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary | October 31, 2025 |
| Baahubali: The Epic | October 31, 2025 |
| Predator: Badlands | November 7, 2025 |
| The Running Man | November 14, 2025 |
| Wicked: For Good | November 21, 2025 |
| Zootopia 2 | November 26, 2025 |
| Avatar: Fire and Ash | December 19, 2025 |
Shaw Theatres Lido
Shaw Theatre Lido has 11 movie halls, seven of them being digital halls, including Digital 2D, 3D and IMAX 2D/3D options. The IMAX Hall in Shaw Theatre Lido is one of the biggest IMAX Screen in Singapore, with its entrance at the bottom right of the hall, so ticket-holders have to make their way up to their seats. Shaw Theatres LIDO IMAX has a seating capacity of 421 for IMAX 2D format and 319 for IMAX 3D movies (excluding wheelchair seats).
Shaw LIDO IMAX hall is equipped with the IMAX 12-channel Dolby sound system and features a stadium seating arrangement for a better viewing experience for all. The dual projectors in IMAX Digital theatres ensure HD image resolution with brighter pictures.
The entire online IMAX movie ticket booking is also very seamless and hassle-free. Cinema-goers can also choose to select add-ons during online ticket booking on the official SHAW sg site (typically, a large popcorn combo can be charged at $10.20 while a regular popcorn combo will cost you $7.90). A small Convenience Fee of $1.50 will be added to the final checkout, where customers can choose between Mastercard/VISA and AMEX (American Express) as their preferred payment method.
Address: 350 Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor, Shaw House, Singapore 238868
Screens: 11 big screens with a seating capacity of 1,960
Available Seats: 423 (including 2 wheelchair-accessible seats [OH2 & OH1 (front row)])
Screen Size: 19m (width) × 9.5m (height) for a true IMAX experience
Seating Style: Stadium seating for unobstructed views
Projection: Standard digital (no laser)
Ticket Price: Adult – SGD $17.00
Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT Station (short walking distance)
Parking Information
- Day Parking (03:01 AM – 06:00 PM): SGD $2.00 for the first hour, SGD $1.50 for every subsequent half hour.
- Evening Parking (06:01 PM – 03:00 AM): SGD $4.00 per entry.
- Season Parking:
- Non-reserved: SGD $545.70 per quarter
- Reserved: SGD $642.00 per quarter
NOTE: Lido IMAX was Singapore’s 1st IMAX Digital Theatre System and the 1st to screen IMAX 3D blockbusters.
Shaw Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ)
Shaw Theatres PLQ is situated on Level 5 (#05-02), of the PLQ Mall, and was the 5th IMAX theatre opened in Singapore. This Shaw Theatre in Paya Lebar Quarter has an opening hours of 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.
The Movie theatre has a total of 12 screens, comprising an IMAX hall, 2 premium “Lumiere” screens and 9 screens with laser projectors. According to the official IMAX site, IMAX at PLQ and Jewel are the only two Theatres in Singapore having IMAX with Laser.
Like Shaw Lido IMAX, Shaw PLQ IMAX also has the patented theatre geometry and stadium seating to maximises your field of view and deliver an immersive movie experience. The dual 4K projection system combined with IMAX’s latest 12-channel sound technology at this IMAX Hall guarantees more sharper & brighter image with pitch-perfect audio. On top of that Student and seniors can avail promotional discount on ticket prices in off-peak hours on weekdays.
Apart from that, the premium “Lumiere” screens at this theatre offers a luxurious movie going experience with only 30 seats (2 wheelchair seats) arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration for wider legroom, and features comfy leather recliner seats fitted with an ergonomically shaped backrest. The Ticket pricing for “Lumiere” screens at Shaw PLQ can vary between SGD $18.00- $23.00 for Lumiere Digital, and SGD $21.00- $26.00 for Lumiere 3D.
Address: 10 Paya Lebar Road, #05-02, PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057
Opening Date: August 2019
Screens: 12 screens with premium viewing
Available Seats: 169 (includes 2 wheelchair-accessible spots)
Screen Size: Smaller than Shaw Lido IMAX
Seating Style: Stadium seating for clear sightlines
Projection: Laser IMAX for sharper, brighter visuals
Ticket Price: Adult – SGD $17.00 (SGD $20.00 on peak days)
Wheelchair Berths: AH2 & AH1 (back row)
Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar MRT Station (direct access to the mall)
Parking at PLQ Mall IMAX
- Car Parking:
- Mon–Sun, 06:00 AM – 05:59 PM → SGD $1.95 per hour
- Mon–Sun, 06:00 PM – 05:59 AM → SGD $3.00 per entry
- Motorcycle Parking:
- Mon–Sun, all day → SGD $1.50 per entry
- Carpark Entrance: Located under Park Place Residences, connected to PLQ Mall
NOTE: Shaw PLQ was the 1st DTS:X sound capable cinema hall in Singapore
Shaw Theatres Waterway Point
Shaw Theatre Waterway is situated in the East Wing, #B2-11 of the Waterway Point Mall, and was the 3rd IMAX Screen opened in Singapore after Shaw IMAX Lido & IMAX JCube. This theatre is located in Basement 2 and has an opening hours of 9.30AM to 12:00AM on (Monday to Thursday, Sunday & Public Holidays), while it opens for business from 9.30AM to 3:00AM on (Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holidays).
This multiplex is known for its great ambience, plenty of food choices, clean amenities and convenient Mall location in North-East Singapore. The perfect synergy between IMAX, Dolby eight-channel surround audio system and RealD 3D systems, brings more depth and realism for cinephiles. Though the smaller screen size than IMAX Lido can be a little off-putting for some people who wish to experience a mad-for-IMAX movie on the biggest possible IMAX screen Theatre in Singapore.
Address: 83 Punggol Central, #B2-11, Waterway Point, Singapore 828761
Hotline: +65 6385 8283
Screens: 10 IMAX-enabled halls
Total Seating Capacity: 1,450 seats
Available Seats: 225 (includes 2 wheelchair-accessible spots)
Screen Size: 18m (width) × 10m (height)
Seating Style: Stadium seating for an immersive view
Projection: Standard IMAX (No laser)
Ticket Price: Adult – SGD $17.00
Wheelchair Berths: AA-H2 & AA-H1 (back row)
Nearest MRT: Punggol MRT Station (directly connected)
Parking at Waterway Point IMAX
- Car Parking: SGD $1.40 for the first hour (or part thereof), SGD $0.70 for every subsequent half hour.
- Motorcycle Parking: SGD $1.00 per entry.
NOTE: It is the 1st Multiplex in Singapore located at a basement level.
Shaw Theatres JCUBE
Shaw Theatre JCUBE has become the go to choice for movie-goers in West Singapore near the Jurong & Bukit Batok area. The Cineplex is located in Unit #4-11 at level 4 of JCUBE Mall. This theatre & IMAX are conveniently reached via the nearby Jurong East MRT Station and offers a great range of Food & Beverage options to all the film-goers here (KFC and Soi Thai Kitchen are situated on the same level as the Cineplex).
Though the theatre here is a little small compared to some of the other Shaw theatres in Singapore, but the IMAX here still produces sharper images and effectively captures Goosebumps moments through simultaneous Dual Projection and Dolby 7.1 Surround systems.
Address: 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #04-11, Singapore 609731
Hotline: +65 6684 4120
Screens: 7 IMAX halls
Available Seats: 161 (includes 2 wheelchair-accessible spots)
Screen Size: Smallest Shaw IMAX (citation needed)
Seating Style: Stadium seating for better viewing angles
Projection: Standard IMAX (No laser)
Ticket Price: Adult – SGD $20.00
Wheelchair Berths: CH-2 & CH-1 (back row)
Nearest MRT: Jurong East MRT Station (walking distance)
Parking at JCube IMAX
- Car Parking (Basement B2 & B3, 341 lots):
- 03:30 AM – 05:59 PM → SGD $1.30 for the first hour, SGD $0.40 per 15 minutes thereafter
- 06:00 PM – 03:29 AM → SGD $2.50 per entry
- Motorcycle Parking: SGD $1.30 per entry
NOTE: It was the 2nd IMAX Screen theatre opened in Singapore after IMAX LIDO.
Shaw Theatres Jewel
Shaw Theatre Jewel is situated in the Jewel – Terminal 1, #B2-237 of the Jewel Changi Airport, and was the 4th IMAX Screen opened in Singapore after Shaw IMAX Waterway point. The IMAX Screen is located in Basement level 2 and has an opening hours of 09:00AM – 12:00AM on (Sunday to Thursday), and from 09:00AM – 03:00AM on (Friday-Saturday).
Shaw Theatre & IMAX at Jewel is situated opposite “Food Republic” and has one of the most diverse F&B Selection for film enthusiasts, including Old Chang Kee’s signature Curry’O, KAZO’s desserts, Burger King, KFC, Dunkin’ Donuts, Auntie Anne’s, Subway, Song Fa Bak Kut The and Dian Xiao Er etc. located on the same level as Shaw Theatre.
The well-designed Shaw Theatres in Jewel has a total of 11 movie screens, featuring an IMAX with laser theatre, 2 premium “Lumiere” screens, an exclusive family-oriented “Dreamers” screen, and 7 regular screens. Now the IMAX Theatre here doesn’t have a full sized IMAX screen but as far as the magical IMAX experience is considered, Shaw Jewel IMAX gets a full points for capturing vibrant colours with brighter visuals (4K laser projection system), awesome spine chilling sound (12-channel sound system), to servicing and overall ambience.
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, #B2-237, Singapore 819666
Hotline: +65 6235 2077
Screens: 11 premium IMAX halls
Available Seats: 166 (includes 2 wheelchair-accessible spots)
Seating Style: Stadium seating for an enhanced viewing experience
Projection: IMAX with Laser for ultra-clear visuals
Ticket Price: Adult – SGD $17.00
Wheelchair Berths: AH2 & AH1 (back row)
Nearest MRT: Changi Airport MRT Station (CG2) – directly connected
Parking at Jewel Changi IMAX
- Car Parking (Terminal 1 Short-Term Car Park, Levels B2 & B2M):
- First 90 minutes → SGD $0.04 per minute
- After 90 minutes → SGD $5.00 per 30 minutes (or part thereof)
- Motorcycles & Scooters: SGD $1.30 per day (Terminal 1 car park)
NOTE: Shaw Jewel IMAX was the first Cinema Hall is Singapore to feature “IMAX with Laser”.