Bought 4 tickets online for what we thought was the Odessey in IMAX for $11.50 each, which came to $72.18 cuz there's a non-refundable $10 "administrative fee" and tax. Turns out, the tickets were for something called "Elite Cimema III" not IMAX. Had to cancel those and buy 4 tickets to see it in actual IMAX, which came to $100 with another non-refundable "administration fee." They should be paying ME $10. I did all the work. read more

Told us we didn't need handicap reservations then when we got there they had no seats

Recently saw a Queen concert film (Montreal, 1981) here. Excellent show. Audio and video practically put you in the front row. I'm surprised very few people came. The advertisement said Queen's 1985 Live Aid percentage would also be shown. It wasn't. After the concert film, the lights came up and a "good night, thank you" announcement was broadcast. I emailed this venue Friday night, and now (Wednesday night) I've received no reply. I despise being lied to, and I expect transparency. Do better, Branson IMAX. read more

We always enjoy coming to the theater when we visit Branson. It's always clean and not very busy (at least when we visit it isn't). Maybe we just hit it at the right time. There are some neat little shops just outside the theater if you have to wait before your show starts. read more

Just got back from seeing a movie in the IMAX Branson for the first time. Sounds was great, service was great and place was clean. But sitting in the VIP section you would think the seats would be more comfortable. The seats need recovering and more cushion and seem a little worn. read more

The facility is clean and plenty of parking available. The mall that it is in has a lot to see and good food too. We ordered tickets online and it was easy to pickup at will call. The theater seats were comfortable and typical imax awesomeness for sight and sound. I'd go again! read more

Great concessions--- not so much padding in the seats though! ELITE theater not that elite.

This was okay! I went in thinking it was all imax but saw a movie instead, it was still really good tho. There are some random stores and restaurant in the building as well! Perfect for a rainy day ! read more

This place is so much more than a movie theater. We ended up going to their sister theater to see the movies that we were looking for, but this place is worth stopping at even if you're not interested in seeing a movie. There are many shopping vendors inside and some really unique ones. We enjoyed the clock shop and the woodworker towards the back on the right. Lots to look at and see. Lots going on and this is the off season here. The theater employees were very helpful even though they had to send us to the other theater to see what we were looking to see. Also, this is not just a movie theater either, there are live shows here as well. read more

Stay at home the place is a joke. Because they are an independent theater they refused to honor the Applebees promotion that if you spent $25 dollars at Applebees you got a free movie ticket to see the movie Top Gun. If you happen to get the right cashier you might get in as we know people who did get their ticket. All said I won't support that facility, businesses or shows any more. Read some of the other reviews, this place isn't a top notch place read more

Truly an immersive movie going experience We stopped by twice for two movies in Dec 2018, both in the IMAX auditorium. We actually bought tickets before we even arrived in the area as we wanted to ensure we had seats reserved. This IMAX theater surprisingly has some of the latest technology. The 4K Laser projection is absolutely amazing. It's bright, great color reproduction, deep black level, solid contrast ratio, etc. It puts other theaters to shame. And if that weren't enough, the sound is one of the best I've heard. The sound is loud, but in a good way. The quality of sound is fantastic. The range, highs, lows, rumble in the seats (due to bass) is great. Speaking of seats; that was something the website could have been more clear on. The basic seats are normal leather seats that don't recline. They are way at the bottom, you don't want these. The upgraded ones in middle are the same, except the recline just a bit. These seats technically put you in the middle of the screen. So if it's an IMAX screening and you want to be right in the middle of the screen, those are them. I'd just suggest the middle to upper section of the "premium" seating. However, for a normal non-IMAX movie, they position the image higher for some reason. Well, the reason is so that those in the upper VIP seating are in the coveted center viewing position. Meaning those below are positioned in the lower 1/3 of the screen, or lower, depending on the aspect ratio. Also these seats are somewhat "old school." While it is stadium seating, there is very little leg room. My legs hit the back of the seat in front. And if somebody has to get up or come in, you'll need to move. In other words, for a more modern seating experience, you'll want the VIP seating. More leg room, better seats, and even though it's further from the screen, better viewing. Although this is a large IMAX screen, so probably a moot point. As for concession... unfortunately it's the all-to-common scenario where they just somewhat phone it in. Overpriced and poor tasting popcorn. Why? No idea. In either case, best suggestion is to go for IMAX, VIP if you can. If not, high-level premium seating, in the middle. So that you hopefully don't have to move for anybody. read more

Had a bad experience at the leather store and pretty much ruined the moment before I even saw the movie. Me and my boyfriend were inside looking at a hat and he tossed a hat at me to look at. The old crow that works there pipes into our conversation talking about how it's a "100 dollar " hat that we're missing with..... googled the hat it's 47 bucks on Amazon maybe on Branson tax it's a 100 lmao read more

Audio levels were out of whack. All dialogue, very little of the lush sound design. We watched "Black Adam" and expected the walls to rattle at least a little bit. The upholstery needs to be cleaned. The arm rests are pretty filthy. Really, just a mediocre movie experience. read more

The Imax theater here was really different. A guy announced and welcomed you to the theater before the show started with a microphone. Then after the show he thanked you for coming to the Imax . Really different to what I'm used to . read more

Imax Entertainment Complex - Cinema Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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I've never received worse customer service in my life. It's a shame because when I really want to treat myself to one of the few times I've always picked this place, because until just very recently it was the only IMAX that was even close to home. When big time releases, such as the latest Avengers I was going to see, come out theaters usually have themed cups and/or popcorn tins. It's typically $5 more, but I never mind because the cups I'll use in my everyday life because I think they're cool. That extra five bucks doesn't bother me since I know I'm essentially paying for the design on the cup/tin. However, they were trying to force me to buy 2 cups (which had the same design) and single popcorn tin. Now if I wasn't by myself, and the fact that every other time I've been there they'd always sold them individually, I wouldn't have had a problem. With it being $10 more, for a total of $30, why should I pay for a second drink that I don't need? The manager on duty tried to pull some crap about the cups coming in packages of two. If that was true, then why are they in a stack by the standard cups? Again, I realize stuff is expensive in Branson but I won't be taken advantage of by being lied to. When I informed them that I only needed the one drink and popcorn, they then tried to get me to buy the standard theater-labeled bag and cup. The manager wasn't willing to work, or budge, with me in the slightest. So in the end, I got my movie ticket refunded. I'm not even mad about not seeing Avengers, mostly because I'm not going to pay an establishment that doesn't seem to care about their customers. read more

First of all it is probably the best place to see a movie in Branson. Unfortunately. The complex is old and not very well up kept. The restrooms smell so bad of pisss it could burn the nose hair off of a dead man. Popcorn is gross machine looks like it has never been cleaned. The expensive seat malfunction most times. Just all around worE out. read more

This theater has lots going for it! Not only are there movies but also cute shops for souvenirs and/or treats. We saw "Ozarks Legacy & Legend" and enjoyed the show very much! The seats are comfortable in the theater, the sound is fantastic, and the screen BIG! We also tremendously enjoyed the small live-theater presentation of Sanders Family Christmas (Smoke on the Mountain). What a delightful place--not just a movie theater! read more

Awesome! It's amazing how spoiled I got in Branson when it came to things like the IMAX...we had it great there. Good prices, REAL popped corn (not the half-assed air-popped sh!t we get in LA), comfy seats, and free parking. People from MO, please take advantage of such a good thing! read more

EDIT: I'm editing my review of this theatre and lowering the rating from five to three because I went to see The Dark Knight at midnight on opening night there and had an aggravating time. We got there a couple of hours early and got in line (on the left side). There were about thirty or so people already ahead of us. During the time between us getting there and them letting us in I would guess that at least twenty or thirty additional people showed up and cut in line. In fact, the group at the very front of the line let a good five to ten people in! I was furious. I even started stopping people from getting in front of me and complained to them as well as tried to complain to a worker (who was busy and even walked away from me mid-conversation!). After the movie, I complained to a manager. I forgot about this but right now I am going to email the theatre and see if they can fix this cut-in-line problem for future premieres. -- Original review: Until you've seen a film at Imax you haven't truly experienced film! The surround sound, sheer size (several stories tall!) of the screen and overall experience at an Imax is unrivaled. Their 70mm film projectors pump out the most wondrous and beautiful images you'll ever see on the big screen. In fact, Imax redefines "big screen" and you'll see what I mean when you see it. This particular Imax has several regular theatres that show the typical Hollywood films that play elsewhere. In addition to this, they have their premier Imax theatre that consists of only one screen and I mentioned it entirely in the paragraph above. In this amazing, solitary theatre they play mostly Imax-produced nature and science documentaries that are truly astounding in their visual and audio quality. Occasionally they'll also play the latest Hollywood blockbuster adapted for the immense Imax screen (normal projectors use 35mm film whereas the Imax uses a higher resolution 70mm) and I highly recommend watching them (watching the Lord Of The Rings films at Imax was a revelatory experience!). Also in this complex is at least one restaurant and several shops. I haven't eaten there nor have I shopped so I can't really comment on their quality but it appears to be a neat place to go while you're in Branson. I can definitely attest to the Imax experience and have personally been to three Imax theatres across the country and none have disappointed. read more

We went there and saw the John Denver live tribute show and the Johnny Cash live tribute show. They were both good shows, but the John Denver show was definitely better. The musicians for the John Denver show were amazingly talented. Theatre was very comfortable and cosy. Would love to go see another show at this little theatre. read more

The IMAX is a joke! Showing a wide screen movie on a floor to ceiling screen with half of the screen black is NOT IMAX! IMAX is interactive! The seats move, there's surround sound, if they get sprayed in the movie with water, the audience does, too. You can feel the movie! Save the extra $3.50 and watch it regular. read more

I was unable to catch any of the live shows (but intend to on my next visit to Branson), however, I did see the "Rocky Mountain Express" and "Grand Canyon" IMAX films. Both were beautifully shot, educational, and entertaining - my first experience in an IMAX. I came back the next day and caught "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" on a "regular" size screen - just fine for me! I did eat at McFarlane's before Mitty. The waitress was helpful in making suggestions, but I went with the Chicken Pot Pie. It arrived quickly and was good; not "yummy" with every bite, but good enough. I'll probably order something else on my next trip. p.s. The second IMAX movie was $5 off with their "bounce back" offer. read more

i had a very disappointing experience. i payed good money for avatar 3D imax experience at 11:30. movie didn't start until 11:50. Then 30 mins into the movie they restart it because it wasn't 3D. read more

Do not see a film here. In the 3 times I have attended a film here the service has been utterly terrible. Of these times the mistake has been on the part of the theatre. It has ended in me being unable to see the film I am trying to see in imax, or unable to see the film I paid for in 3D making it feel like waste to travel to this theatre. The staff at no point made any attempt to correct the problem. Today when we brought the problem to the attention of the general manager, Tanya, rather then try to correct the problem she insulted the intelligence of me and my brother, and wasn't the least bit concerned with my upset mother. When we pointed out that we had experienced problems in the past she became defensive and even more rude. Sacrificing decent service for a bigger screen isn't worth it. See a movie at the local imax or travel to ozark rather then Branson. read more

Does not look like usual Imax building but the theater is excellent. Great sound. The only complaint I had was we were seated right in the middle of people when there were many empty rows. I wish there was a way to see what seats were taken when buying the tickets so we could space ourselves out from others. Other than that, great theater. read more

The Opry theater is inside this complex and they do tribute shows to late country singers. The Marty Robbins tribute show, sung by Leroy New with a few songs sung by Ray McKuen was really entertaining. Leroy New is an outstanding guitarist. The base guitarist, Ray, was excellent and he has a great voice too. The pianist could have given Liberace a run for his money. Don't miss this show and here's a tip- if you buy tickets for one of the Opry shows, you will get discounts on the other shows by showing your ticket stubs. Buy your tickets at the box office rather than from a vendor for these discounts. read more

Imax Entertainment Complex - Cinema Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Very poor customer service, especially problematic with Covid considerations. Double the price for a movie on a screen only moderately larger than a standard movie screen. I know Myself and my family won't ever come back. read more

Had a blast at the Jurassic Park Motor Pool meetup!!!

Truly the worst place I have ever worked go to Alamo Drafthouse and support a place that is going to treat you well and have not only reasonable ticket prices and concession but treat the employees well and truly care about the films they screen read more

We loved the IMAX saw tribute to George strait and john Denver if in Branson mo it's a must takeshow

Three generations of family went out on the town here in Brandon for the afternoon. Leroy New playing with his two friends at the Marty Robbins tribute was a fun time clapping and singing along with the tunes. The stories of growing up on a farm back east and his grandparents are both touching and hilarious. read more

We went to see move at the small screens. 3 theaters plus IMAX in one building. The seats are soft and rock. Restrooms were clean. Large variety of concessions to choose from. You can't reserve seats at the 3 regular screens. You can reserve seats to imax movies. Those seats recline. When going to Branson, like to go to this theater. Plenty of parking. Clean. It has some stores in it, as well. read more

Okay, I love the big screen for the IMAX experience but there are some issues: 1) this is the biggest issue - in order to get as many seats as possible in the theater, there is no walking room once people are seated. Several people got up during the movie and several stumbled over people and one person fell completely into another persons lap. With the steep pitch for each row, it seems dangerous. Seating was nice when installed but a little dated. 2) The popcorn was bad. I don't know where you guys have popcorn from but I love going to movie theaters and this is some of the worst popcorn I have ever tasted at a movie theater. I had a large tub for my family (we normally eat it all and get another tub filled) but it wasn't even half empty when I threw it away after the movie was done. I love the big screen but otherwise I would have rather had a more comfortable experience. read more

They may have updated their big theater but the rest of the place needs a lot of work. Go to the bathrooms and you'll see. Overall needs a good cleaning. Layers of grime and dust everywhere. read more

Went to see Jurassic World on the IMAX. Stood in a HOT hallway waiting to be let in to the theater, sat in an ever hotter theater, then the staff come out to tell us how great the IMAX is, but that Jurassic World was not filmed as an IMAX movie so they were just stretching the picture to be 75% of the giant screen. The movie was blurry and grainy- had I known it was not a true IMAX movie I would have saved my time and money! read more

Decided to go out to watch Terminator. Thought we would get a nice IMAX experience. Turned out this was just a regular movie projected on half the IMAX screen. They even add it a point to state that their screen was 20 times larger than a typical screen. Nice young man came and told us where the exits were and how great their screen was over a microphone before the movie started. Sound was very poor and the picture was projected 6 feet too far to the left with 6 feet of blank screen on the right. I'd say only half the screen was used making it an average theater experience. I will not be visiting this so called IMAX again. Concessions were average. read more

Wanted to go see a movie here tonight, but we're not necessarily close. We tried to buy tickets online, but the website says my "session has ended" and I cannot buy tickets online. I called the 800 number, the local number on their website, and the other local number in the Branson magazine, with no answer. I even left a message on fb with no response. Quality operation here! Seems from some other reviews my money will be better spent somewhere else. I'll agree, since they clearly don't even want it in the first place. read more

You should definitely see an IMAX movie I personally think the Under the Sea one was amazing and it's Narrated by Jim Carey which was funny.

The Marty Robins review was all worth IT!! Leroy New and Ray McKuen with their piano player who is the best in town was our favorite show after 3 days of entertainment. The years of entertainment experience of the trio will meet all the expectation you have for a live show. Don't miss it. read more

Ticket prices were good, screen and sound quality were perfect, and the popcorn was delicious. We were visiting the area and had to find something to do since good old Mother Nature decided to rain out our outdoor plans. We are glad we came here to see a movie - it turned the day around and made us forget the lousy weather! read more