Portland Movie Theaters Open on Thanksgiving

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Make a new tradition this Thanksgiving by visiting one of these independent movie theaters in and around Portland.

These 11 local theaters are showing new releases on November 27, 2025. All of them have theater snacks and some offer full meals. Head to your favorite location after you meal. If you want to take the stress out of preparing a holiday feast, consider grabbing a bite at the movies.

The chain movie theaters in our city are also open on Thanksgiving. This post focuses on independent theaters throughout the Portland area.

Portland Movie Theaters Open on Thanksgiving

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

Bagdad Theater & Pub

The McMenamins location is showing Wicked: For Good at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The theater has pizza, burgers, snacks, salads, beer, wine and cocktails.

Tickets are $9.50 before 5 p.m. and $11.50 after 5 p.m. Kids 12 and under are $8.50 per ticket.

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

Kennedy School Theater

McMenamins Kennedy School theater is showing One Battle After Another at 7 p.m. along with festive food and drink specials.

Tickets are $6 per person and $4 for children 12 and under. Kids 2 and under attend for free. 

Kennedy School Theater is located at 5736 NE 33rd Ave.

Lake Theater & Cafe

The Lake Oswego theater has showtimes from 1:30 to 7 p.m. on November 27. Lake Theater has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include: 

• Zootopia 2
• Running Man

Tickets are $11 and $8 for seniors and kids 12 and under. 

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

Laurelhurst Theater and Pub 

Laurelhurst Theater is open on Thanksgiving with showtimes from 12 to 7 p.m. The theater also serves pizza, salad, beer, wines and snacks.

Movies include: 

• Eternity
• Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
• Wicked For Good
• Bugonia

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for seniors and kids under 12. Shows that start before 5 p.m. are $7.

Laurelhurst Theater is located at 2735 East Burnside Street.

Living Room Theater

The downtown theater has showtimes from 12:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. This theater also has a full menu of food and drinks.

Movies include:

• Sentimental Value
• Wicked For Good

Ticket prices range from $9.75 to $13.75 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 Wicked For Good at1 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can get your favorite movie snacks to accompany the show.

Tickets are $8 per person.

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

Mt. Hood Theatre

The theater is showing Zootopia 2 at 5 p.m. Get a hot dog, nachos and other snacks.

The price is $8 for the matinee showing

Mt. Hood Theatre is at 401 East Powell Boulevard in Gresham.

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas

Oak Grove 8 Cinemas’ Thanksgiving schedule has showtimes from 12:45-9:55 p.m.

Movies include:

• The Running Man
• Wicked For Good
• Zootopia 2
• Rental Family
• Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
• Predator: Badlands
• Sisu: Road to Revenge

Tickets are $6 before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., pay $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.

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 Wicked For Good at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.. Order pub food or classic concessions to pair with a handcrafted beverage.

Tickets are $8 per ticket before 5 p.m. and $10 for adults and $8 for kids 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 showtimes from 12:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Enjoy popcorn, snacks, local brews and pizza.

Movies include:

• Wicked For Good
• Zootopia 2

Tickets are $9 for matinees and $11 for adults and $9 for seniors after 6 p.m.

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 10:30 p.m. on November 27. Studio One also has a full restaurant and a special Thanksgiving buffet.

Movies include: 

• Eternity
• Now You See Me 3
• The Running Man
• Wicked For Good
• Zootopia 2

Tickets prices range from $12.95 to $18.95 depending on the showtime, movie and auditoriums.

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

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