Live showtimes for SFX Cinema at Maya are below. SFX Maya sits inside the Maya mall at the top of Nimmanhaemin — the most convenient cinema for anyone living in or around Nimman, and the one most likely to screen something beyond the latest blockbuster.
Why Maya is the expat favourite
Maya is the most glamorous mall in Chiang Mai, and going there is fun in itself — the food court renovation is genuinely one of the best in town now. But the real draw for movie-goers is the selection: Maya plays more Western films than any other cinema in the city.
If a film is not a massive blockbuster — anything a little more artistic or independent — Maya is often the only theater in town screening it at all. If you care about seeing something beyond the latest Marvel or horror franchise, this is where you go.
Seats, screens and prices
The cinema is high quality, with all the premium seating you would expect: recliners, First Class seats with blankets and a call button for food service, and a Zigma Cinestadium screen with impressive picture and sound for a city this size.
A standard ticket runs about 160–220 baht ($5–6). First Class is around 500–600 baht — still under $20 for what would cost $40–50 back home. Book your exact seat in advance on the SF Cinema app and walk straight in.
Frequently asked questions
Does SFX Maya show movies in English?
Yes. Most Hollywood films play in their original English audio with Thai subtitles, listed as "EN" or "ENG" in the schedule. SFX Maya labels its English screenings clearly and usually offers more of them than the other Chiang Mai cinemas.
How much are tickets at SFX Maya?
A standard ticket is roughly 160–220 baht ($5–6). The Zigma Cinestadium premium screen is a little more (around 280–320 baht), and First Class recliners run 500–600 baht.
Where is SFX Cinema Maya?
On the top floors of the Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center at the top of Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai — walkable from most of Nimman and a short Grab ride from the Old City.
See live showtimes across every Chiang Mai cinema, or browse the other theaters in town:
- Major Cineplex at CentralFestival — The biggest cinema in the city — most screens, IMAX, and a kids’ theater.
- Major Cineplex at Central Airport Plaza — By the airport — pair a film with the best Baristro café in town.