Theater Rental Options
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1. Private Screenings
The Grand Cinema is excited to offer private screenings for almost any film that is currently playing!
Weekday mornings: We can accommodate Monday-Friday only (while the theater is closed) with a 4-ticket ($40) purchase minimum and $10 for each additional guest.
Afternoon/evenings: We can accommodate private screenings in the afternoon and evening times with a 40-ticket ($400) purchase minimum and $10 for each additional guest.
This gives you an opportunity to invite your closest friends and/or family to watch any currently-playing movie in a private setting at the Grand Cinema! We can also customize the screening based on your group's needs: lights, volume, captions, etc.
Please email rentals@grandcinema.com to set up a private screening. Be sure to include the film title, requested date and time, and any additional information we need to know.
2. Private Auditorium RENTALS:
Rent an auditorium for a friends and family private screening, video gaming, run a meeting, or work on a multimedia project!
Private rentals can include, but are not limited to:
- Birthday events for any ages
- Gaming
- Independent Filmmaker Screenings
- Business or Group Meetings
- Video or Photoshoots
- Film Festivals
Typical Timeslots:
9:00a - 12:00p, 2:00 - 5:00p, or 7:00 - 10:00p
Depending on your date, we may be able to be flexible on timeslots, so please ask if you are looking for other times!
Auditorium capacity:
Theater #1 - 110
Theater #2 - 104
Theater #3 - 95
Theater #4 - 73
Lounge capacity - Up to 100 standing
Rentals typically start at $300 and go up from there depending on the date/time and any additional staffing or tech needs.
Weekday morning discounts available for Tacoma Public Schools via Tacoma Creates grant.
Email rentals@grandcinema.com to get a custom quote or book your private rental today! Please include date(s), time of day, and type of event you're looking to host.
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3. Public Screening Rentals
If you wish to show a film to the public as an individual, business, or organization, you can do that too!
Public screening rentals can include, but are not limited to:
- Fundraisers
- Community Awareness
- Community Organizing/Outreach
- Client Appreciation
You can choose any film you'd like to show, however, any film that is being shown in a public setting and/or advertised (for free or otherwise) by your business or organization requires a film license, or for smaller films, licensing/permission from the filmmaker directly, per copyright laws. Licensing fees generally range anywhere from $200-$500 depending on the film and distributor. This must be obtained by the individual, business, or organization putting on the event.
It's easy to request a license for most films! Resources for film licensing: Swank, Janus Films
Rental Pricing: Same as above
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