7 of the best · Sofia, Bulgaria
The Best Cinemas in Sofia
From the multiplexes in the malls to the House of Cinema and the National Film Archive’s Odeon, here is where to see a film in Sofia. Films are shown in the original language with Bulgarian subtitles.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sofia.
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Dom na kinoto
House of Cinema
Sofia’s best-loved art cinema, with European and independent films, festivals and premieres.
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The national film archive
Odeon
The cinema of the Bulgarian National Film Archive, with classics and retrospectives.
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The latest releases
Cinema City Sofia
The Cinema City multiplexes in Sofia’s malls, with the latest releases.
The full list: Cinema, A–Z
Latest film trailers
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. Most films reach Sofia’s cinemas in the original language with Bulgarian subtitles.
Latest from the film studios
Trailers play from the official YouTube channels of Rotten Tomatoes Trailers and the studios, and update automatically. Use the playlist button in each player to browse more.
Multiplexes 2
The big screens in the malls.
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In The Mall
Arena The Mall
A multiplex in The Mall on Tsarigradsko Shose.
бул. Цариградско шосе 115ЖExplore View on map
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The latest releases
Cinema City Sofia
The Cinema City multiplexes in Sofia’s malls, with the latest releases.
Art cinemas 3
Independent screens and the film archive.
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Dom na kinoto
House of Cinema
Sofia’s best-loved art cinema, with European and independent films, festivals and premieres.
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At the NDK
Lumière
The cinema in the National Palace of Culture, with new releases, festival screenings and events.
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The national film archive
Odeon
The cinema of the Bulgarian National Film Archive, with classics and retrospectives.
Film festivals 2
Sofia’s great film festivals.
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Every November
Kinomania
A much-loved film festival held every November at the National Palace of Culture.
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Every March
Sofia International Film Festival
Bulgaria’s largest international film festival, held every March.
Films are shown in the original language with Bulgarian subtitles; children’s films are often dubbed. Check programmes before you go.
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