Movie Theaters in Pensacola

There Are Basically Three that Matter

Finding movie theaters in Pensacola is a lot different than it was when I was growing up. When I was a kid, we had basically two theaters downtown. As a teen it was basically your old go to the mall kind of deal. Now it's something else and many of the theaters I went to in my past no longer even exist.

When it comes to finding movie theaters in Pensacola now, there are pretty much only three that you need to know about. The first is the newest. Joining the latest trend toward stuffing as many screens into one building as possible is the Rave 18. Located next to Sam's Fun City amusement park at 6595 North W. Street, the Rave is really the hot spot for watching films in the city. As its name suggests, there are 18 screens, though of course at any given time three or four screens might be dedicated to showing the same movie. The Rave building is impressive; it's always very clean and accommodating. It features multiple concession stands that allow you to quickly buy something during the movie without having to walk all the way across the lobby and stand in line with those who are just coming in. The prices are average, meaning way too expensive, but if you go with the large orders you get unlimited refills. Recent additions include free cherry and vanilla flavorings for your sodas and a flavor bar for your popcorn, featuring sprinkle-on flavors such as jalapeno and cheddar. In addition, the Rave also has a little arcade section featuring a handful of video games and one of those pad-dancing games that either makes you look like Michael Jackson or a complete dork. Not that there's much difference now, I guess. For information and show times call: 850-471-1520.