Portland Movie Theaters Open on Christmas Day

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Make a new tradition on Christmas day by visiting one of these independent movie theaters in and around Portland.

These 12 local theaters are showing new releases and Christmas classics on December 25. All of them have theater snacks and some offer full meals. If you want to take the stress out of preparing a holiday feast, consider grabbing a bite at the movies.

This is one of several great activities happening in Portland on Christmas day. Plus, you can support local businesses that were hit hard over the past few years. 

Some of the chain movie theaters in our city, including Regal and Cinemark, are open on Christmas day. This post focuses on all the great independent theaters throughout Portland.

Portland Movie Theaters Open on Christmas Day

I have included showtimes, movies, ticket prices and locations for each theater. Keep in mind ages range for kid and senior discounted tickets. All of these theaters offer online ticket purchasing, which typically include additional processing fees. 

Bagdad Theater & Pub

The McMenamins location is showing Avatar: The Way of Water at 10:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on December 15. 

Tickets are $9 before 5 p.m. and $11 at 5 p.m. and later. Kids and seniors are $8 per ticket.

Bagdad Theater is at 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.

Hollywood Theatre

Hollywood Theatre has showtimes from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas.

Movies include:

• The Whale
• Babylon
• Eo

Matinee tickets are $7 and evening tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and kids. 

Hollywood Theatre is at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. in Portland.

Kennedy School Theater

McMenamins Kennedy School is hosting a whole list of activities on Christmas day. The theater is showing holiday movies all day along with festive food and drink specials.

Movie schedule and times coming soon.

Tickets are $5 per person and  $3 children 12 and under. Kids 2 and under attend for free.

Kennedy School Theater is located at 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.

Kiggins Theatre

The Vancouver theater is showing White Christmas at 3:20 p.m. and The Bishop’s Wife at 6 p.m. on December 15. 

Tickets are $11. 

Kiggins Theatre is at 1011 Main St. in Vancouver.

Lake Theater & Cafe

The Lake Oswego theater has showtimes from 3 to 7:45 p.m. on December 25. Lake Theater has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include: 

• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Babylon

Tickets are $11 and $8 for seniors and kids. 

Lake Theater & Cafe is at 106 N State St. in Lake Oswego.

Laurelhurst Theater and Pub 

Laurelhurst Theater has showtimes from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas day. The theater also serves pizza, salad, beer, wines and snacks.

Movies include:

• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Babylon
• Eo
• The Fabelmans
• Black Panther Wakanda Forever

Tickets are $9 for general admission and $6.50 for seniors and kids under 12. Shows that start before 5:30 p.m. are $6.

Laurelhurst Theater is located at 2735 East Burnside Street.

Living Room Theater

The downtown theater is showing movies from 11:45 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. This theater also has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include:

• Aftersun
• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Babylon
• Leonor Will Never Die
• The Fabelmans
• The Menu
• The Whale
• Triangle of Sadness
• Wildcat

Ticket prices range from $11.75 to $12.75 depending on the showtime.

Living Room Theater is located at 341 SW 10th Avenue in Portland.

Moreland Theater

The historic single screen cinema is showing Avatar: The Way of Water at 3:40 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Christmas day.

Tickets are $8 per person before 6 p.m.

Moreland Theater is located at 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave. in Portland.

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas

Head to the Oak Grove cinema on Christmas for showtimes from 2:30 to 8 p.m.

Movies include: 

• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Babylon
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• Violent Night

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas is at 16100 SE McLoughlin Blvd. in Portland.

Power Station Theater

Located at McMenamins Edgefield, the theater has three showings of Avatar: The Way of Water, including 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $7 per ticket before 5 p.m. and $9 in the evening. 

The Power Station Theater is located at 2126 S.W. Halsey St. in Troutdale.

St. Johns Twin Cinema and Pub

This St. Johns cinema has two showtimes on Christmas: 2:15 and 6:30 p.m. The theater is showing Avatar: The Way of Water.

Tickets are $9 for the 2:15 showing and $11 for the 6:30 p.m. showing.

While there, grab a slice of pizza to go with your beer or wine.

St. Johns Twin Cinema and Pub is located at 8704 N Lombard Street.

Studio One Cinemas

This luxury theater experience has showtimes from 10 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. Studio One has a full restaurant.

Movies include: 

• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Babylon
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Tickets prices range from $10 to $20 depending on the showtime, movie and auditoriums.

Studio One Cinemas is at 3945 SE Powell Blvd. in Portland.

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