A trip to the cinema in the capital today can cost as much as a cup of coffee or dinner at a restaurant. The cost of a ticket depends on the time of the show, the technology of the hall and the chosen network. We tell you where to find the cheapest tickets and what you will have to pay extra for.
Overview of prices in the largest chains
| Merezha | Basic sessions | Premium/VIP formats | Special rooms (IMAX, 4DX) |
| plywood | 115 – 350 UAH | 820 – 880 UAH (SUPER LUX) | 330 – 350 UAH |
| Planet Cinema | 220 – 350 UAH | 700 UAH (RE'LUX) | 330 UAH |
| Cinema City | 205 – 345 UAH | 345 UAH (4DX) | |
| Butterfly | 145 – 285 UAH | ||
| Wizoria | 140 – 350 UAH |
Municipal and local cinemas:
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"Kyiv Cultural Cluster" ("Leipzig", "Florence", "Start", etc.): the cheapest tickets in the city — from 100 to 200 hryvnias.
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Cinema "October": stable price within 140–200 UAH.
How to save: spectator days and benefits
Most movie theaters offer special conditions for students, seniors, and military personnel, but they often do not operate on the first days of premieres.
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"Speech Day": У "Planet Cinema" and "Cinema City" Reduced prices apply every Tuesday (except for premiere screenings).
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Students and schoolchildren: У plywood There is a discount of 10 UAH on basic seats, in Wizoria and Cinema City — minus 10% of the cost.
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Military and veterans: Networks "Butterfly" and "Planet Cinema" provide discounted tickets for combatants and ATO veterans.
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Children: A child under 6 years old can watch movies on most networks free (without providing a separate seat).
Market condition: "experience economy"
Experts note that despite the market recovery (distribution volumes in Ukraine in 2024–2025 exceeded UAH 5,3 billion), the classic model of cinemas is undergoing transformation.
The viewer has become more demanding: if before people went "just to see a movie," now they buy an "experience." That is why prices for comfortable theaters with recliners or beanbags (Chill out) are increasing, while regular theaters are forced to compete on price with the municipal sector.
Advice for readers: It's most profitable to plan a trip to the movies on a weekday morning or take advantage of Tuesday promotions.
