Modern Century Cinemax Two Rivers Today in 2026 & More

Century Cinemax Two Rivers is one of the most premium cinema experiences in Nairobi, and it’s a big part of what makes Two Rivers Mall feel like more than just a shopping centre.

It’s not just a standard movie theatre—it’s designed to feel like a full-on cinema experience.

Century Cinemax Two Rivers

The Screens and Technology at Century Cinemax Two Rivers

This location is known for having one of the largest cinema screens in East and Central Africa, measuring roughly 19.5 by 8.7 metres.

It uses Dolby Atmos 4K projection and advanced surround sound, which means you get that deep, immersive audio where sound moves around you rather than just coming from the front.

There are multiple screens in the complex (about six in total, though not all always operate), including:

  • A massive premium auditorium (sometimes referred to as TRX)
  • Standard screening rooms
  • A kids’ VIP cinema designed with a more relaxed, family-friendly setup

Seating and Comfort

This is one of the strongest points.

The seats are wide, well-spaced, and adjustable, and some of the front-row options are almost like bed-style couches.

That makes a noticeable difference compared to older cinemas in Nairobi.

The Overall Experience

The cinema is built to feel modern and high-end:

  • Clean, well-designed halls
  • Strong sound quality and visuals
  • A layout that doesn’t feel cramped

It’s the kind of place people go not just to watch a movie, but to make it an outing—especially since it’s surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and other entertainment inside the mall.

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Tickets and Pricing

Ticket prices are generally considered mid-range for Nairobi—often somewhere around KES 400 to KES 800 depending on the day, time, and format (like 3D).
3D glasses are usually charged separately if needed.

Snacks and extras
Like most Century Cinemax locations, you’ll find the usual cinema snacks—popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, sweets, and drinks.
It’s fairly standard, but convenient.

What it’s best for

  • Big blockbuster movies where screen size and sound matter
  • Date nights or group outings
  • Pairing with dinner or activities at Two Rivers

Things to keep in mind

  • Weekends and evenings can get busy, so booking ahead helps
  • Premium formats and seats cost more
  • Like most cinemas, snacks can feel a bit overpriced

Overall, Century Cinemax at Two Rivers is one of the more “complete” cinema experiences in Nairobi. If the goal is a proper big-screen outing rather than just catching a quick film, this is one of the places that delivers that.

IMAX Garden City Ticket Prices

  • Manic Monday:
    • Regular screen (2D ticket + salted popcorn): Ksh 400
    • IMAX ticket + popcorn: Ksh 550
  • Tuesday & Wednesday combo:
    • Regular screen (2D/3D + soda + popcorn): ~Ksh 700–750
    • IMAX combo: ~Ksh 800–850
  • Student Thursdays (not valid on public holidays/premieres):
    • Regular 2D: Ksh 400 (popcorn)
    • IMAX: Ksh 500 (popcorn)
  • Friday to Sunday & public holidays:
    • 2D regular: Ksh 600
    • 3D regular: Ksh 650
    • IMAX (2D or 3D): Ksh 900–950
  • Early morning shows:
    • Regular: Ksh 500
    • IMAX: Ksh 550
  • 3D glasses rental: Ksh 300 (reusable)

How Much Does a Cinema Ticket Cost?

Planning a movie night in the city?

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Before you book your seat and grab the popcorn, it helps to know exactly what you’re paying for.

Nairobi cinema ticket prices can vary quite a bit depending on the location, screen type, day of the week, and whether you’re going for a standard show or something more premium like IMAX or VIP.

Photo Credit: Amani Gardens Inn, Century Cinemax Kenya, Business Daily, Century Imax Kenya, Leadcom Seating

25 comments

  3. Hi Debbie,

    First and foremost, welcome to the ChickAboutTown community!

    In response to your question, no I don’t know of a website that has Sarit Cinema listings (does anyone else know of one?), but still I think I might have a solution for you.

    If you are a Safaricom subscriber, use their 411 service to find out what’s playing at Sarit (or any other cinema in Nairobi). To do this SMS the word ‘movies’ (without the quotes) to 411. Safaricom will then give you a list of cinemas to choose from. Once you select a cinema, Safricom will then send you a list of the movies showing at that cinema. You can then further request more info on a particular movie, and Safaricom will send you a quick synopsis of the movie (actors included) as well as the times that the movie is showing at your selected cinema.

    If it sounds complicated, trust me, it’s not. It’s quite intuitive to use. To the best of my knowledge this service covers all the theatres in Nairobi (and a couple in Kisumu and Mombasa). The cost for the 411 service is 10 KSh per SMS as of the last time I checked (I am not sure how Safaricom counts the number of texts in the process though)

    So once more, to get started, remember to send an SMS with the word ‘movies’ (without quotes) to 411. Let me know what you think of the service.

    Wishing You The Best,
    Biche

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  4. Hi Tony,

    Welcome to the ChickAboutTown community!

    That’s great information that you share with us. I am thrilled that I can now order books from Books First and have them delivered to my home or office. All this without a credit card too, I see, because they also accept M-Pesa. Great Stuff!

    Tell me, have you used this online service yet? If so, what did you think?

    Biche

    P.S. Dear Reader, Books First also delivers outside Nairobi to other parts of Kenya as well as Internationally including other East African countries. If you are a bibliophile from a neighboring country, which is less equipped with good reading material, please check this link out.

    Reply

  5. Nu-Metro website

    Amazing! Why don’t more people know about this?
    Maybe it is not so amazing if you approach the website from the side of someone who likes to make a choice from the films on-show today. With this question in mind, the website turns into a labyrinth showing all the beautiful layouts of the designer and lots of non-relevant information which you have to struggle through by looking-up each individual cinema theatre before you can pick your choice.
    By the time you are through, (which means over 2 Mb – and in Kenya 20 minutes later) your desired film is halfway its showing time and your appetite for an enjoyable film is slightly dented by the frustration of waiting for the next page on your computer screen.

    The Nu-Metro website is something for computer freaks (who are not in need of cinema) and not the average user who uses internet as a source of information.
    This website is of low functionality though the artwork could be admired however this is a matter of taste.

    A quick overview of all films on-show in Nairobi (with links if you desire more information) can be find on the highly functional website acyon.eu (and free of charge)

    Reply

  6. Hi Jan,

    Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

    Thanks for sharing about acyon.eu. I checked it out, and it’s true, it’s quite user friendly.

    Readers, now you know! 🙂

    Biche

    Reply

  10. thank you so much for the site…i’m sure it would be very helpful IF it was still there. since nu metro’s recent merge with silverbird, the site says it is unavailable BUT says to “click here” if you want to go to the silverbird site.

    Reply

    1. Hi Bex,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      Thanks for the update! I will definitely put a note at the top of the post pointing out the change.

      Biche

      Reply

  11. Hi,

    Been having the same problem with these kenyan cinema’s. They really need to style up. Good stuff silverbird is setting the bar much higher.

    I’d just finished making a post on it at Gotissuez.com before i stumbled across your link on the blog – A Nairobian’s Perspective.

    Here’s a copy of the same post I made on that blog about Gotissuez – sorry to copy/paste it on both blogs.

    I’ve included your help in a site we’ve been working on, GotIssuez.com. Its a new form of market research where we give consumers an opportunity to air their issuez against companies, their products, services and customer care.

    There’s also a Gift Gallery that acts much like an auction, but rather than cash, you bid using points gained from your activity on the site (making posts, making comments to posts, having comments made on your posts, etc) – and the gifts are real 🙂

    check it out,
    and thanks again!

    Tony,
    GotIssuez.

    Reply

    1. Hi Tony,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      Cool site you’ve got there. I’ve just registered and will lurk around a little more. Thanks for sharing.

      Biche

      Reply

    1. Hi Folake,

      Welcome to ChickAboutTown!

      Unfortunately, I have never heard of the book and have no clue about where to get books in Lagos. Can anyone else help, Folake?

      Biche

      Reply

  13. Hi i have been following the whole nu metro silverbird saga for a while and it seems the cinemas have reverted back to nu metro, and dont have a website to check what movies are opening or how to contact them.Do you know how to contact them for movie info?

    Reply

  14. http://www.numetro.com which you put in your blog actually takes you to personal records. However if you put a hyphen between nu and metro then it works. Not being totally savvy with searching I found it after ages of trying to figure out why it wasn’t working. Just thought you may want to know as I often visit your site and like the fact you are easy to follow and thorough. As a short term contract visitor to Kenya, you are a godsend for me 🙂

    Reply

  15. Hi Ed and Janinia,

    To both of you, welcome to ChickAboutTown!

    Ed–Sorry, but no, I don’t know how to contact them for movie information. Does anyone else here?

    Janina–Thanks for the correction. Unfortunately, I was not able to find the website you were talking about. Could you possibly post the address here? I tried the hyphen, but it didn’t work for me. Thanks for the kudos; I am glad my blog has been useful to you! 🙂

    Reply

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