By S Basaintt on July 28, 2026 Verified by Google

I saw the Odyssey in this beautiful old theater. Very accommodating for wheelchair seating. It was like I got the backstage tour.

By Yessenia Lopez on July 19, 2026 Verified by Google

We had a phenomenal experience at the Alex Theatre! My partner and I are movie critics and experience reviewers on YouTube, and although we’ve lived in Glendale for the past couple of years, this was surprisingly our first visit.

We came specifically to see The Odyssey on Saturday, July 18 at 11:30 a.m. because we wanted to experience it in the incredible 70mm format, and the theater absolutely delivered. The venue itself is beautiful, historic, and has so much character.

We did have a small hiccup at concessions. We had a promotional code for a free popcorn, but it was accidentally charged to us due to a miscommunication from both parties. Fortunately, after speaking with the information desk, the young gentleman with the black nail polish made it right and resolved everything.

Overall, fantastic experience and hope the Alex Theatre continues hosting more special film presentations and 70mm events. It’s truly one of Glendale’s gems, and we’ll definitely be back for future screenings.

By Ammar LA on July 17, 2026 Verified by Google

Odyssey film is a must to watch!!! 70mm reel is amazing 😍 unforgettable experience.

By G M on March 24, 2026 Verified by Google

Cash free venue, food items limited to soda, water, popcorn and a selection of movie candy. It's an art deco theater built in the 1925, renovated and operated under the City of Glendale and a contracted service vendor. Concerts, live shows and select older movies are on their schedule. Recent movies include "The Untouchables" and a Rob Reiner tribute with a "Stand By Me" and "When Harry Met Sally" double feature. April 2, 2026 features "The Shawshank Redemption" with an April 3, 2026 showing of "The Matrix."

By Diana & Carlos Higuera on November 16, 2025 Verified by Google

The show itself and the performance was really nice. Highly recommend for parents and kiddos to enjoy but felt the event was organized poorly and I would’ve rated this a one but the theater itself wasn’t too bad. The location definitely is small and there was no AC 🥵 it was so hot and I heard a girl coming up from the bottom seats and said she couldn’t wait to get fresh air because it was so hot there too. We sat literally last row and it was so many stairs to get to our seats so anyone going to upper levels beware of multiple stairs . I believe they do have elevators 🛗 and restrooms 🚻 in both top and lower levels. Parking 🅿️ is $1 for four hrs Parking validation for city lots on Orange Street Parking Garage, Exchange Garage and Glendale Marketplace Garage. (Rates subject to change) we didn’t know so we parked in the street a couple blocks from there but it was a struggle to find one because there are multiple businesses nearby so most spots are taken. The lady helping on bottom floors (older Armenian lady) and a security guard in the first floor were very rudely sending people to their seats instead of being kind and professional about it once play was about to start. The view from last row seats was not too bad except when a kid sits on top of their parent’s lap because then it blocks your view completely an you have to sit at the edge of your seat the entire show and it hurts your back. You’re not longer able to sit comfortably in your seat and enjoy your show because now you have two ppl blocking your view no matter which ways you try to look down. So highly encourage getting closer seats whenever possible. Full disclosure I had to zoom in on my picture but it was still an ok view with heads in front and all taken into account just hopefully you don’t blocked like we did 😢. Lines were huge to purchase concessions and there was no order or signs to guide you or if there was they were poorly visible because everybody was pushing to get through to either purchase or walk to restroom or purchase a souvenir etc. 😵‍💫 there was a lot of pushing and people getting no upset because of this. Also we were never told there was a brief break, the curtains just came down and everybody started getting up all confused. We didn’t get any warning when it was about to start for the second part either so bottom line lots of disorganization and this could’ve been better arranged. Btw you do have to show your tickets up front right as you enter the theater. So last words, take a water bottle 💦 and a fan 🪭 because it’s hot and save on parking by validating. Overall location was still ok just needed some AC badly because to was raining outside and it was super cold but inside it was the complete opposite.