Cinemex Mexicali
A single location in the city: La Gran Vía, with Premium reclining-seat theaters
How many Cinemex theaters are there in Mexicali?
Just one: Cinemex La Gran Vía, inside the shopping plaza of the same name (Calzada Cetys at Gómez Morín). It is the only active location shown on the official Cinemex site for the city — directories listing theaters on López Mateos or Plaza Carranza are outdated.
💡 Looking for the theaters at Plaza San Pedro or Nuevo Mexicali? Those are Cinépolis: see the Cinépolis Mexicali guide →
The location: La Gran Vía
10 screens, all Premium
Leather reclining seats across the whole complex; dubbed and subtitled showings (2D, plus 3D on select titles).
Showings approx. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The first showing usually starts between 1:00 and 2:00 PM and the last between 9:00 and 10:00 PM; varies by day and movie.
Address
Calzada Cetys esq. Calzada Gómez Morín, Plaza La Gran Vía, C.P. 21254, Mexicali, B.C.
View on Google Maps →Phone (national Cinemex line)
Online tickets: Buy at cinemex.com or in the app; Wednesdays usually have special pricing and the loyalty program is Cinemex Loop.
What this location does NOT have (so you don't go for nothing)
- Platino theaters: La Gran Vía is the Premium format (recliners); there is no at-seat Platino service in Mexicali.
- 4DX / IMAX: For 4DX, the option in town is Cinépolis Plaza San Pedro.
- Expanded market / candy shop: Standard Cinemex concession stand.
Cinemex vs Cinépolis in Mexicali
The full picture of the city to decide where to go:
| Cinemex | Cinépolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Locations | 1 (La Gran Vía) | 8 across the city |
| Reclining seats | In ALL theaters | Only in VIP theaters (3 locations) |
| 4DX | No | Yes (Plaza San Pedro) |
| Area | Cetys / Gómez Morín (golden zone) | Citywide |
In short: if the Cetys area is close and you want a recliner without paying VIP, Cinemex La Gran Vía is the move; if you want 4DX, the big screen is at Cinépolis. see the Cinépolis Mexicali guide →
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many Cinemex theaters are there in Mexicali?
One: Cinemex La Gran Vía, at Plaza La Gran Vía (Calzada Cetys at Gómez Morín). It is the only active location on the official Cinemex site; listings for theaters on López Mateos or Plaza Carranza come from outdated directories.
Is there a Cinemex Platino in Mexicali?
No. La Gran Vía is a Premium complex: leather reclining seats in all 10 theaters, but without the at-seat food service of the Platino format.
Where is it and how do I get there?
Inside Plaza La Gran Vía, at Calzada Cetys and Calzada Gómez Morín (ZIP 21254). The plaza has its own parking; the exact map is behind the "View on Google Maps" button on this page.
Where can I see showtimes?
The section above shows the movies now playing this week (updated daily). Exact showtimes for La Gran Vía are on cinemex.com — the first showing is usually ~1:00 PM and the last ~9:30 PM.