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    Cinemark Downey and XD

    3.5 (580 reviews)

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    Joyce A.

    Finally got a free day to myself and watched the movie Wicked For Good. Matinee plus senior discount ticket was $10.50 , and I got to pick my seat. The concession stand is a must for me, a regular small popcorn and a drink set me back about $15. Carrying on with the aeronautical theme - (Downey was long ago the site of Northrop and Boeing aeronautics).- the outside looks like the wing of a plane!

    Previews! Love the big reclining seats!
    Brenda R.

    We went to see Materialists last night! 10/10 but we do love Dakota Johnson! My mom is 83 and we "need" to sit together the very kind attendant did his magic and made that happen! I'm forever grateful! We have been coming here since they opened! My grandmother worked here on these grounds when it was aerospace as an executive secretary so we have alot of history in Downey I'm just so blessed we live I. A co.munity that cares! Thank you for treating us with respect and kindness! The theater is very clean! They even walked with us to our seats carrying our complimentary snacks (not sure why they were free, but we are thankful for it all). We comp here about once a week and we just love these folks

    Gift card (Jul 2025)
    Luke L.

    Recently I purchased $50 Cinemark gift cards for $40 at Costco and I had no issue using the gift card with no gimmicks (will need to create a new Cinemark account if you don't have one). [Parking]: Not a fan of parking situation as the lot can get pretty packed during busy weekends. Try to find parking spots near Lazy Dog for better luck. [Ticket & seating]: While I do appreciate their reclining seats, I actually had a bit of difficult time finding my seat number as number for seat label was not super discrete. [Conclusion]: Was it worth $14 for a reserved reclining seat with mediocre parking experience? I think the movie experience was alright and I prefer Harkins in Cerrito over Cinemark in Downey.

    Toothless sipper (How to Train your Dragon movie)
    Eliseo R.

    Was able to watch Lilo and Stitch last week with a fairly big group, and we had no trouble coming here together after parking in the structure. Good to note that parking is free!!! It was my first time at this theater branch, and nothing struck out of the ordinary for me. It was your usual typical theatre experience. The line for the snacks and concessions didn't take too long and I was able to snag the special edition promotional items that Cinemark offered!! I got a How to Train your Dragon popcorn bucket (which was detailed and intricate) and also got a Toothless sipper. The restrooms were clean and the chairs were easily comfortable. I got to lounge back and recline. Sound and screen was crisp for me. Had a fairly pleasant experience!!! PS You also get 20% off on food and get one free ticket every month if you are a Cinemarks rewards member

    Outside
    Brian V.

    4++ this location is nested within a pretty large shopping center area. It's also a pretty large theater so you have a pretty good amount of screens. I think at least some of the screens have recliners if not all. I can see that this place is pretty high traffic because the vibe here is that it's kinda central to the area in the people that live in the neighborhood. The concessions area is organized, and the people are friendly. Because of its location and the shopping around this place gets pretty good amount of traffic. But it's still easy to find parking because of the large lots.

    Coming soon.
    Glen M.

    Hey, it's a moving theater with power reclining seats. Plus, they have Slurpee machines and Pizza Hut items in the lobby. What's not to like? Also, beer and wine for those who wish to imbibe. They have senior discounts and even better discounts on Tuesday. So...pick your day and time carefully. Lots and lots of stuff around it so go early, grab a bite at one of the restaurants and...enjoy!!!

    Ramon M.

    So my nephew wanted to go see the new demon slayer movie and we booked our tickets the day they went on presale, and I called and asked if they would have exclusive popcorn and drink souvenirs for the movie the day of and they said yes we'll have a limited edition popcorn and drink souvenir for the movie, the day arrived to watch the movie I head over to the concession stand to buy the items and I'm told I'm sorry sir we sold out 2 weeks ago! That was so heartbreaking and annoying why would you guarantee you'll have something and end up selling it 2 weeks before the movie even comes out like who does that ? What's the purpose of having a promotion popcorn bucket and cup for a movie sold out 2 weeks before the movie even debuts ? False advertising isn't a good thing. Nice seats but horrible service and false information!

    CINEMARK CREDIT POLICY I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO USE MY CREDITS
    Johnathan C.

    Dear Cinemark Management, My name is Johnathan, and I would like to address a recent experience I had at the Cinemark location in Downey. On the evening of November 3rd, I purchased tickets to see "Shelby Oaks" for the 10:35 PM showing. I arrived at the theater at 9:30 PM and was excited to enjoy some snacks during the movie. However, I encountered an issue while trying to use my Cinemark Movie Club Credits with an employee named I. Fernandez (terminal: 1134CONM04). I had my snacks ready for purchase, but Mr. Fernandez informed me that I could only use two credits at a time, stating that this was a new policy. He was not accommodating to my situation, despite the Cinemark policy indicating that unlimited credits could be utilized. Unfortunately, his demeanor was unprofessional, as he accused me of attempting to commit fraud, despite my ID and proof of membership clearly stating my eligibility. Mr. Fernandez called over a female colleague for assistance, but I did not catch her name. The encounter left me feeling frustrated and disrespected. I am seeking to escalate this issue to a manager or higher-ranking staff member to ensure that my concerns are heard and addressed. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response. Thank you for your time.

    Yang Z.

    Nice movie theater with clean restrooms and great food options nearby. The seats are newer and much more comfortable

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    Lola B.

    Where have you been all of my life, Cinemark? I love this theater. It's my first time after being a long time customer to AMC. By far, this place is amazingly great. I think this is going to be our new movie spot. So long AMC! This place was clean, the seats were comfortable. My popcorn and drink arrived at exactly the start of the movie. The place was busy and the staff carried a smile. The restrooms were immaculately clean. The security were awesome. They were helpful and oh so friendly. Popcorn can't top AMC but the sofa fountain drink was delicious. This place had so many condiments. I loved the way their lines flowed. It made for quick service. Customers weren't rowdy. The movie did start late. Not sure if there was some type of mechanical issues but no harm, no foul. We will be back soon. Prices are affordable and make you want to come back repeatedly.

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    Everyone hates their job here. Rude employees! The food was delivered to us and was cold and we were missing some items too.

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    Ask the Community - Cinemark Downey and XD

    What time does the theater open?

    I believe 11 AM

    Is ghost face merch available?

    Have they brought back Starbucks inside the theatre since COVID?

    I think they did but you may want to call the theatre to be sure.

    Does the seats move for XD?

    No they don't.

    Does the theater offer popular movies in Spanish or provide headphones for Spanish speaking audience?

    Yes! Some movies are bilingual. I took my grandma to see Encanto in Spanish 😊 Not sure for all movies and not sure about headphones.

    Does this theater have a bar?

    The one in Downey has beer and wine. But I would call and check because covid changed some policies

    Is there somewhere near the theater where I can lock my bike up while I watch a movie?

    The are bike racks around the theatre.

    Can you put the armrests up?

    Yes

    What happen to $5 tuesday I’ve been trying to buy tickets online like I always do for $5 each and now the price is $10 each what happened? I have a group of friends and the 5 of us go on Tuesday, since the price went to $10 we haven’t been back.

    They are still doing discount Tuesday for all Cinemark locations. I just tested it out for next week at the Downey location and the price was $5.25. Make sure you are signed into your account on the website and try it again.

    Do they id you for rated r movies?

    Usually

    Do I still need to purchase a child ticket for a 1 1/2 year old?

    The policy is any child over 1 but they really don't enforce it unless it's a busy day.

    Do they strictly check ids for a rated R movie when you oder the tickets online?

    Yes, they check id's

    Does this theater honor the discount Tuesday special?

    Yes. Yes they do

    Do the seats all the way in the back recline also?

    Yes

    It still showing ; how to be a Latin lover?

    Yes it is. There are three more showtimes left for today 5.14.17. 5:50pm, 7:10pm, 8:40pm

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    Review Highlights - Cinemark Downey and XD

    “Great seating, love the reclining chairs, makes watching a long movie so much nicer.”

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