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Cineplex South Bank

📍 South Brisbane, QLD

★4.2(5,465 Google reviews)💰$8-$12👶All ages

Affordable cinema in South Bank featuring laser projection and Cinema 5 — Queensland's largest screen, the former IMAX — plus a snack bar and validated free parking for movie-goers.

✓ Cheap tickets✓ Free parking✓ Cinema 5 former IMAX✓ Central South Bank✓ Older facilities

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who prioritise savings and a big-screen experience over premium amenities. Cinema 5's screen size is a genuine differentiator for blockbuster releases. Families who need clean, well-maintained spaces may find the ageing facilities a drawback. The South Bank location makes it easy to pair with nearby attractions before or after.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book online and collect at self-service kiosks to skip queues at the box office
⏰Cinema 5 is the former IMAX screen — request it for the largest viewing experience in Queensland
🎟️Free parking is validated with a movie ticket — confirm the terms at the parking entry
🚗The South Bank precinct has many restaurant options for a meal before or after the film

💬 What Families Are Saying

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5,465 Google reviews

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Nota Miscreantfish

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Brilliant theatre, central to Southbank. Cheap as chips tickets (really- eg $12 for an adult) including the snack bar. Free parking if you see a movie. Cinema 5 is the old IMAX screen so it is the largest in all of QLD. 5 stars.”

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D.L. Cohen, Ph.D.

7 months ago

★★★★★

“In an era when ut seems that prices are stratospheric, it is good to know that there are still places you can take your family for an outing that will not break the bank. Consider Cineplexx South Bank for your next movie outing. Is the theater new? No. The seats are not plush and some of the surfaces are worn. For a big guy like me, there weren't even that comfortable. But for a $10 ticket plus free parking (4 hours), my minor discomfort was not a huge ask. Additionally, we were able to get a large popcorn and two extra large drinks for only $15! And did I mention the ginormous screen? That is worth two huge thumbs up in my book. You can avoid the rush by purchasing your tickets on line and retrieve them at one of several kiosks when you arrive at the theater. If you catch an early show, there are tons of restaurants and other attractions available at South Bank to entertain your crew or to satisfy your cravings. Catching a flick and saving dough is an awesome combination!”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Big screen

71 reviews

Value for money

42 reviews

Arcade

30 reviews

Screen quality

26 reviews

Screen size

20 reviews

Overview

Cineplex South Bank is a budget-focused cinema in a central South Bank location, screening current releases across multiple theatres including Cinema 5, which carries Queensland's largest screen. Laser projection is standard across theatres. Tickets are among the cheapest in Brisbane, and on-site parking is free with movie validation. Facilities are older — seating is worn and cleanliness has been flagged in recent reviews.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 21:30
Tuesday10:00 – 21:30
Wednesday10:00 – 21:30
Thursday10:00 – 21:30
Friday10:00 – 21:30
Saturday10:00 – 21:30
Sunday10:00 – 21:30

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