Looking for something fun and low-key to do on New Year’s Day in Seattle? Here are our picks for the best movies to see, as well as which Seattle movie theaters have New Year’s Day showtimes. Many of these movies just recently opened, such as Nosferatu and Babygirl. Best of all, some of these movie tickets are discounted!
1. Moulin Rouge! New Year’s Eve Sing-Along
The rest of this list has showtimes for New Year’s Day but you can’t miss this unique New Year’s Eve tradition at Seattle’s SIFF Cinema. You can sing along to Moulin Rouge! and then head out in time to catch the fireworks at the Space Needle. Tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: SIFF Cinema Uptown
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m. on December 31
2. Anora in 35mm
Here’s your chance to see Anora in 35mm film on New Year’s Day at The Grand Illusion Cinema. Seattle’s oldest movie theater will be moving to a new location soon so be sure to donate and get tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: The Grand Illusion Society
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 1
3. See Babygirl downtown
You can start off 2025 with Nicole Kidman in her new movie Babygirl. There are five showings at the downtown AMC Pacific Place 11 on New Year’s Day. Plus you can get discounted tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: AMC Pacific Place 11 (600 Pine St Ste 400, Seattle, WA)
⏰ Times: 10:35 a.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 1
4. Experience Nosferatu in IMAX
Ready for a spooky Christmas? You can experience Robert Eggers’ new horror movie Nosferatu in IMAX at the Cinemark in Bellevue on Christmas Day. Get tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas (700 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 310 Bellevue WA)
⏰ Times: 10:00 p.m. for IMAX (more times available for standard showings) on Jan. 1
4. Mufasa: The Lion King (with chocolate popcorn)
The entire family can enjoy this Lion King prequel directed by Barry Jenkins. It’s showing at three different times on Christmas Day at SIFF Cinema Downtown—and you can get chocolate popcorn. Get tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 4th Ave, Seattle, WA)
⏰ Times: 3:45 and 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 1
5. A Complete UnknownÂ
Excited to see TimothĂ©e Chalamet play Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown? It’s playing all throughout New Year’s Day at AMC Oak Tree 6, which has the comfiest reclining seats. Get discounted tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: AMC Oak Tree 6 (10006 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA)
⏰ Times: 11:00 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Jan. 1
6. Mufasa: The Lion King (with butt-kicker seats)
Another good option for seeing Mufasa: The Lion King on Christmas Day is at the downtown Regal Meridian. They’re offering several showings in 4DX with their moving recliners that add to the immersive experience. Get discounted tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: Regal Meridian (1501 7th Ave, Seattle, WA)
⏰ Times: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 1
7. Wicked
If you haven’t seen Wicked yet, make the start of your new year extra-magical by seeing this technicolor musical on January 1st. It’s playing at the historic Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard. Get tickets here.
đź“ŤLocation: Majestic Bay Theatres (2044 NW Market St, Seattle, WA)
⏰ Times: 11:50 a.m., 3:15 p.m., and 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 1