Gateway Film Center

Gateway Film Center Central Ohio’s mission driven, nonprofit, home for film. Tickets can be purchased online or at our ticket center. Visit our member page to learn more!
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The center presents a curated film program focused on stories which inspire new ideas, have the power to entertain, push boundaries, spark new levels of empathy, and advance social change. The Center has been named the Columbus’s best movie theater by every major city publication and was recognized as a top-20 North American arthouse theater by the Sundance Institute. MyGFC Members can attend any

regular screening (occasional restrictions apply) for $14.95/month. First Look, before noon: $6.00
Matinee, before 4:00pm: $9.75
Happy Hour, 4:00pm until 6:30pm: $7.75
Evening, after 6:30pm: $13.50
Up Late, after 11pm: $5.00

Super Tuesday: $5.00

35mm presentations: $3 up charge
70mm presentations: $5 up charge
3D presentations: $3 up charge

Members of the Columbus Museum of Art and the Wexner Center for the Arts are eligible for our community pass ticket. Buy Tickets: gatewayfilmcenter.org/plan-your-visit/

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Join us this Thursday for the Columbus premiere presentation of The Sun Never Sets. Filmmaker Joe Swanberg and Debby Rya...
09/01/2026

Join us this Thursday for the Columbus premiere presentation of The Sun Never Sets. Filmmaker Joe Swanberg and Debby Ryan will be in attendance for a Q&A following the 7:00pm screening!

Wendy’s life is thrown into chaos when her boyfriend, Jack, who is older and divorced with children, insists they take space to evaluate the relationship. During their break, Wendy runs into her ex, Chuck, sparking an emotionally charged love triangle that forces all three to confront the realities of love, timing, and personal growth.

Wake up! New releases are landing at the Film Center all month 🔥What are your most anticipated watches? 👀
09/01/2026

Wake up! New releases are landing at the Film Center all month 🔥
What are your most anticipated watches? 👀

Screening this Friday 9/4: AKIRA (1988) 🏍 A brand new 4k restoration of the animated post-apocalyptic masterpiece writte...
08/31/2026

Screening this Friday 9/4: AKIRA (1988) 🏍 A brand new 4k restoration of the animated post-apocalyptic masterpiece written and directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Years after the Japanese government dropped an atomic bomb on Tokyo, a bike gang leader fights to save his friend from nightmarish secret government experiments.

Four more essential viewings in our Indie 90s series just dropped. If you know, you know. If you don’t, this is your sig...
08/28/2026

Four more essential viewings in our Indie 90s series just dropped. If you know, you know. If you don’t, this is your sign to catch them on the big screen at Gateway!

🎞️ Magnolia (1999), Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson | 8/29-8/30
🎞️ Before Sunrise (1995), Dir. Richard Linklater | 8/31-9/1
🎞️ Lone Star (1996), Dir. John Sayles | 9/2-9/3
🎞️ Velvet Goldmine (1998), Dir. Todd Haynes | 9/4-9/5

Grab some popcorn, here's what's new on screen this weekend at the Film Center 🍿
08/27/2026

Grab some popcorn, here's what's new on screen this weekend at the Film Center 🍿

🎬 Coming to GFC September 10-13: Now in its fifth year, the Cinema Columbus Film Festival Film Festival will present mor...
08/26/2026

🎬 Coming to GFC September 10-13: Now in its fifth year, the Cinema Columbus Film Festival Film Festival will present more than 20 screenings involving approximately 76 feature and short films in theaters across Columbus. Swipe to check out what will be coming to our screens at the Film Center!

🔗 in bio for the full festival screening schedule. Please note that these screenings are not eligible for MyGFC membership benefits.

08/25/2026

Ridley Scott's new film, The Dog Stars, opens this weekend at the Film Center. Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestselling novel, don't miss Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin in The Dog Stars Movie.

Young pilot Hig and military survivalist Bangley have carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.

Goodbye to a true legend. Dolly Parton gave us music, movies, laughter, and a whole lot of heart 💕 We’re mourning the lo...
08/25/2026

Goodbye to a true legend. Dolly Parton gave us music, movies, laughter, and a whole lot of heart 💕 We’re mourning the loss of an icon and celebrating the joy she brought to all of us. Thank you, Dolly. Your light shines on. 🌟

Hey there, new Buckeyes 👋 We kicked off your Columbus adventure at this morning's The Ohio State University New Student ...
08/24/2026

Hey there, new Buckeyes 👋 We kicked off your Columbus adventure at this morning's The Ohio State University New Student Convocation by gifting every incoming student a free GFC movie pass! Consider it our official "welcome to Columbus" treat 🎟✨ As you explore campus, come find us at 1550 N. High Street in the Gateway - University District! Showtimes available on our website, your free movie voucher is redeemable for same-day movie tickets when our box office is open.

Huge thanks to our friends at White Castle for generously supporting this program and helping us welcome the newest members of our film community 🖤

The dream of the 90s is alive at Gateway Film Center! Our new INDIE 90s series continues with screenings of:🎞️ Gas Food ...
08/21/2026

The dream of the 90s is alive at Gateway Film Center! Our new INDIE 90s series continues with screenings of:

🎞️ Gas Food Lodging (1992), Dir. Allison Anders | 8/21-8/22
🎞️ El Mariachi (1992), Dir. Robert Rodriguez | 8/23-8/24
🎞️ Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Dir. Jim Jarmusch | 8/25-8/26
🎞️ Chungking Express, Dir. Wong Kar-wai | 8/27-8/28

Check out Columbus Underground to discover more about Indie 90s: The Revolution That Changed Cinema, only at GFC: https://bit.ly/Indie90sCbusUnderground

Address

1550 N High Street
Columbus, OH
43201

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 11:30pm
Friday 12pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

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+16142597182

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