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Movie Theaters in Ocala and Marion County, Florida

Looking for a movie theater in Ocala or Marion County, FL? Ocala has four: two first-run multiplexes in southwest Ocala, a drive-in that has shown double features since 1948, and the restored 1941 Marion Theatre downtown. Here is where each one is, what it costs and which fits your night out.

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Darrin DeTorresFounder & Editor · 12+ years in Marion County
Ocala's movie theaters are Regal Hollywood - Ocala (2801 SW 27th Ave), Epic Theatres of Ocala (4414 SW College Rd), the Ocala Drive-In (4850 S Pine Ave) and the Marion Theatre (50 S Magnolia Ave). Regal and Epic show new releases; the drive-in shows double features nightly; the Marion shows classic films and hosts comedy.

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The Marion Theatre on South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Ocala, with its vertical MARION neon sign and marquee over the entrance
The Marion Theatre on South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Ocala, photographed in June 2019. Photo: DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0

What movie theaters are in Ocala and Marion County, FL?

Ocala, the seat of Marion County, has four movie theaters open in 2026: Regal Hollywood - Ocala near Paddock Mall and Epic Theatres of Ocala on SW College Road for new releases, the Ocala Drive-In on South Pine Avenue for outdoor double features, and the historic Marion Theatre downtown for classic films, special screenings and comedy. Check each theater's website for showtimes and prices.

Ocala Movie Theaters Compared

TheaterWhereBest forShowtimes
Regal Hollywood - OcalaSW 27th Ave, near Paddock MallNew releases in IMAX or ScreenXOfficial site
Epic Theatres of OcalaSW College Rd (SR 200)New releases in recliners or Epic XLOfficial site
Ocala Drive-InS Pine Ave (US 441), south OcalaCheap double features, kids and dogsOfficial site
Marion TheatreDowntown OcalaClassic films, comedy, a night downtownOfficial site

Regal Hollywood - Ocala

First-run multiplex with IMAX and ScreenX

Front entrance of the Regal Hollywood IMAX theater in Ocala, Florida, with its parking lot in front, photographed in October 2019
Regal Hollywood on SW 27th Avenue, photographed in October 2019. Signs and formats may have changed since. Photo: DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0

Address

2801 SW 27th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474

Phone

(844) 462-7342

Regal guest services, not a direct line to the theater

Tickets

Regal does not publish a price list; prices show when you pick a showtime.

  • •Near Paddock Mall in southwest Ocala; the only Regal in Ocala.
  • •Regal lists Standard, 3D, IMAX, ScreenX and Infinity Vision formats, with stadium seating.
  • •16 auditoriums, opened September 19, 1997, according to Cinema Treasures.
  • •Regal Value Days: discounted Tuesday tickets for members of Regal's free loyalty program.
Full Regal Ocala guide

Epic Theatres of Ocala with Epic XL

First-run theater with recliners and Epic XL

Front entrance of the Epic Theatres cinema in St. Augustine, Florida, a sister location of the Ocala theater
Epic Theatres in St. Augustine, a sister location (this is not the Ocala building). Photo: Mjrmtg, CC0

Address

4414 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474

Tickets

Weekday adult tickets were $10.70 on Epic's Ocala page on October 9, 2026; Epic XL adds $3.95.

  • •Reserved seating and luxury electric recliners.
  • •Epic XL large-format auditoriums with wall-to-wall screens starting at 65 feet wide.
  • •12 screens, opened in February 2020, according to Cinema Treasures.
  • •Concessions and alcoholic drinks (ID required); outside food and drinks are not allowed.
Full Epic Theatres guide

Ocala Drive-In

Outdoor double features, two screens

The Ocala Drive-In entrance on South Pine Avenue, with the white screen tower painted "Drive-In Theatre," the marquee, and the gate leading to the screens
The entrance to the Ocala Drive-In from South Pine Avenue, photographed in June 2020. Photo: DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0

Address

4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480

Tickets

Adults $6, children 6 to 12 $3, children 5 and under free (listed on the theater's site, October 2026).

  • •Open seven nights a week, including holidays, and in the rain.
  • •Two screens, each showing a double feature for one admission.
  • •Sound comes over an FM radio station; tickets are sold only at the gate (cash, Visa or Mastercard).
  • •Outside food is allowed, but every car buys a snack bar voucher ($5 with one person, $10 with two or more). Pets are welcome.
Full Ocala Drive-In guide

Marion Theatre

Historic downtown theater: classic films, comedy, events

Address

50 S Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471

Phone

(352) 351-1606

Reilly Arts Center box office

Tickets

October 2026 film screenings were listed at $5; comedy and special events are priced separately.

  • •Opened September 11, 1941 (Cinema Treasures); owned by the City of Ocala, which received the building as a donation in 1986.
  • •Run since September 2020 by the Reilly Arts Center team (the Ocala Symphony Orchestra), under a lease with the city.
  • •A 300-seat theater downstairs and an 80-seat theater upstairs.
  • •Box office opens one hour before showtimes, Thursday to Sunday; tickets are also sold online.

For the full story, showtimes, prices and parking, see our page on the Marion Theatre, downtown Ocala's historic movie theater. The theater's October 2026 lineup was classic films (Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Coco and The Exorcist), a monthly stand-up comedy night and a Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast. Parking: designated Marion Theatre spaces in the side lot and the Barrett Liner lot off SE 1st Avenue, the downtown garage at 504 SE Broadway St, and street parking. See also the Reilly Arts Center and our downtown Ocala guide.

Marion Theatre page

Tips for Saving Money

  • •Tuesdays: Regal Value Days give members of Regal's free loyalty program discounted Tuesday tickets. Epic's FAQ mentions $6 Tuesday admission through Epic Rewards, though the Ocala price list doesn't show a Tuesday price, so confirm before you go.
  • •Matinees: Epic's weekend shows before 4 PM cost less than evening shows.
  • •Two movies for one ticket: the Ocala Drive-In's admission covers both films of the double feature on your screen.
  • •Premium formats cost extra: Epic XL adds $3.95 and 3D adds $3.02 at Epic Ocala; Regal shows its IMAX and ScreenX prices when you pick a showtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ocala movie theater is the cheapest?

For new releases, the Ocala Drive-In is the cheapest: $6 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under, for a double feature, plus a required snack bar voucher of $5 or $10 per car. The Marion Theatre's classic film screenings were $5 in October 2026, but it mostly shows older films.

Are there movie theaters in downtown Ocala?

Yes. The Marion Theatre at 50 S Magnolia Avenue, near the downtown square, shows films and hosts comedy and special events. It is owned by the City of Ocala and run by the Reilly Arts Center. Ocala's first-run multiplexes, Regal and Epic, are in southwest Ocala.

Does Ocala have an IMAX theater?

Yes. Regal Hollywood - Ocala at 2801 SW 27th Avenue lists IMAX and ScreenX showings. Epic Theatres of Ocala has its own large format, Epic XL. Which films play in each format changes weekly.

Which Ocala movie theater has recliners?

Epic Theatres of Ocala lists luxury electric recliners and reserved seating. Regal Hollywood - Ocala's listings show stadium seating, and Regal does not list recliners there, so check the seat map when you buy.

Is there an AMC theater in Ocala?

No. The theaters open in Ocala are Regal Hollywood - Ocala, Epic Theatres of Ocala, the Ocala Drive-In and the Marion Theatre. Cinema Treasures lists no other open cinema in the city.