Edina Theatre

I went to see a showing of Frozen with my daughter and some family friends.First of all, I think it's a cute idea to encourage attendance by advertising a photo op with characters from the movie and by offering some cute on theme snacks. Definitely an incentive to get people out of their living rooms and into the theater.I also loved the upstairs gold decorated room; I read reviews that it was based on decor from the shining but it felt very art deco and great gatsby to me, since I haven't seen the shining.Here is the not so good.. so mine in our party was wheel-chair bound and we were told that the elevator had just broken an hour before we got there. We didn't get an I'm sorry or any other solutions. There really should be a way to notify individuals who purchase an accessible ticket if the movie is no longer accessible (our movie was upstairs). I really didn't like how this situation was handled. Also, 30 min into our movie there was a power issue and the movie turned off. It was off for 15-20 min and they got up and running. Based on reviews, this isn't a one-off issue so hopefully they can troubleshoot what is causing all these power outages for them.

Wow! If you've never had the pleasure of seeing a movie at the Edina theatre, it's time to try it out!I visited on a Friday night to see wicked, and it was such a pleasant experience. The entry way is nostalgic and calm, you buy a ticket on a self service kiosk, then head to the concessions. I got a small popcorn, loaded it up with butter and salt then headed upstairs to the theatre. The elevator ride up is so special as you pass into the gold bar! What a cool unique aspect to a movie theatre. Then I found my seat just as the movie was beginning and to my delight the chairs were incredibly comfortable, with reclining features as well as heated seats! Much better than the seats at amc theatres. I'll be coming back to the Edina theatre solely because of the comfort level -- oh and tickets were cheaper here than they would have been at AMC.

What a great movie theater! The location is perfect near 50th & France. Although it's a busy area, there are plenty of parking options with ramps and street parking nearby. It's also close to a number of shops and restaurants. The theater itself is charming and cozy. The seats were super comfortable- reclining and the option to have a heated seat. A few negatives are that some of the theaters are upstairs but they do have an elevator for folks unable to navigate a few flights of stairs. The ticket kiosk was not working when we got there and it was not clear who to talk to about it. Thankfully the workers at the concession stand were friendly and helpful, but it's not ideal to have to wait in the concession line or interrupt people buying snacks in order to ask ticketing questions.Overall great theater and will definitely be back! Probably to watch Wicked again :)

This theater is under new management and had a notable post-COVID glowup. They replaced the seats with the same very comfortable recliners that are used at Emagine theaters, but they made the news for updating the interior design to specifically honor the classic horror movie The Shining. Specifically, the mezzanine level concession area is now a bar that resembles the ballroom bar from the movie, and the restrooms are the same red-and-white scheme from a scene in the movie. (I came in the afternoon and the bar was closed, with a gate surrounding it, ruining the view.)When I came for the first time since the pandemic, they were unable to start the movie. I was clearly the first one to inform them that, after eight minutes, the full theater was still waiting for something to happen. After twenty minutes I gave up; as I was getting my ticket refunded they clearly still didn't know what the problem was. They refunded my ticket purchase, but, like any other theater, they can't do anything about the fact that you paid movie-theater money for concessions that you now won't be enjoying during a movie. I paid $13.50 for a small drink and a small popcorn that I wound up abandoning half-finished.If you're curious about that Shining stuff, I recommend just ducking in and looking at it sometime, then going to see an actual movie somewhere else where the lights dim and the screen images start to flicker at the scheduled showtime.

Damn. This is a nice theater. The outside has a great vintage vibe, and the inside is a fun blend of retro and modern. Huge, comfortable seats that recline (and I think have butt warmers), clean bathrooms with tons of stalls, a really fun bar that is pretty much entirely coated in gold-colored panels, and a great selection of concessions and films. There are lots of options for buying tickets, and you get to reserve the exact seats you want, another huge win.The location is also great--it's near parking, shopping, and dining, so you can easily make an afternoon or evening night out. If you're in the area and planning a date, afternoon with friends or family, or we'll-deserved night to yourself, consider visiting this neighborhood and taking in a film or two.

Been going here since the remodel and we love it. Great place to see a movie, very reasonable prices, and feels like a neighborhood gem.

I was at the Edina theater recently and was blown away by the renovations. The venerable old theater had become down at the heels but it has now been modernized and redecorated. The antiquated straight backed theater style seats have been replaced by modern comfortable recliners. The upstairs lounge area has been refurbished and now accommodates a bar. The face lift has given this institution a new lease on life. The whole 50th and France area now has a variety of interesting restaurants and there is lots of free parking. The area is safe and very attractive. I highly recommend going there for a meal and a movie as streaming can't compare with watching a movie on a big screen with full sound effects and an audience.

Their renovation is complete! Theater is open.Recently went here to see the movie "The Banshees of Inisherin" on a weekday evening. Inside the entrance foyer, there are self-service kiosks attached to the left wall where you can purchase tickets, if you wish. Otherwise, go inside the lobby to purchase your ticket at the concessions counter.What a transformation inside this area! Looks more like an AMC Theater than a unique neighborhood theater. Absent was the aroma of freshly-popped popcorn. Because of that absence, I did not opt to buy any popcorn. In fact, no popped corn was even visible inside their huge bin behind the counter. And if you want "real" butter, you'll have to pony-up an extra $2! There's a self-select soft drink dispenser for filling your purchased cup on your own.Going up the escalator, you're expelled into a grand, shiny-golden walled "lounge and bar" area with tables and chairs spaced all around which you must pass through to get to the theaters up there on the third floor.The HUGE chairs in the viewing room ought to have simple operating instructions clearly posted so that patrons have the opportunity to know how to properly position and adjust their seat to their liking. The seat seemed fairly comfortable for my body size.A nicely renovated ladies room down on the second floor - the "RED ROOM" level.Parking ease is available in the adjacent ramp.

Terribly rude staff (2 guys) on the night of 2/22/25. I paid $31 ticket/popcorn/soda...and they didn't even give me my soda. I ended up just walking to my movie because I didn't want to have to interact with the immature staff again. So I wasted my money on a soda they didn't give me. On the way back out after the movie was over, the unprofessional 2 guys were just standing there, staring. So creepy and rude.

Really cool how the Mann family renovated the great old Edina Theater. As a movie-lover, what a delight it is to see the care they put into updates and making it unique. I'm nitpicking here, but I wish they had added some stadium-style seating because it still feels like you're kind of looking up at the screen. My wife and I are grateful we live within walking distance to 50th & France and enjoy a cocktail in the beautiful Gold Room Bar before catching independent fare or the latest blockbuster. A fun night out!