Theater owners take many steps to ensure all of their customers have a great time at the movies, including providing comfortable cinema seating. This, along with a large selection of snack and drinks, creates a fun environment that can be enjoyed by every patron.

Cinema seating is an important detail that every theater owner must consider. The seats should be comfortable and roomy to make sure each person is cozy and relaxed throughout the duration of the film. Movie goers who find themselves in unwieldy and uncomfortable chairs at any location are unlikely to return to that theater.

Film theater seats come with a variety of options. Some of the features that may be included on the seats are:

1. Some movie seats rock back and forth to allow for a wider range of movement.

2. Most movie theater seating features a cup holder on every chair.

3. Various seats allow the user to recline for a more enjoyable position during the film.

4. Certain models include a zipper for the cover of every movie seat, so they can easily be taken off and washed.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Order chairs from movie theater seating distributors

Look through the catalogs of companies that sell a wide variety of commercial theater seating in different colors and sizes. You can find the type of seats you are looking for that will match the interior of your building and include all of the extras you desire.

I recommend: Buy seats from Sedia Systems, Aster Auditorium Seating and Audio, Destro or Irwin Seating.

Maintain your budget for film exhibition seats

When you are opening a smaller or independent cinema, you will not have the large budget of major theater chains. While you will want to purchase the most comfortable chairs possible, you may need to look for less expensive options. It's easy to find quality seats at reasonable prices from movie theater seat manufacturers that provide many different chair options.

I recommend: Find several styles of chairs from lower priced to more high-end models at Seating Concepts or MARKSTAAR.

Purchase VIP film exhibition seating

Certain cinemas may cater to customers who are looking for 'VIP treatment,' including a luxurious movie theater seat. Movie seating can be ordered that includes all the comforts of home and more. These chairs may include full-sized snack trays, leather upholstery, thick foam cushioning and other customizable extras.

I recommend: Try VIP chairs from Irwin Seating, GreyStone International and Preferred Seating.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Find a company that offers a bulk discount on commercial theater seats when you are purchasing chairs for several theaters.
• •  Be sure all of your film exhibition seating options include drink holders if your theatre sells drinks and snacks at a concession stand.
• •  Try out any film theater seat you are considering so you know exactly how it feels to sit in the chair. This will help you ascertain how comfortable each model is.