Largest arthouse cinemas by capacity

As of 2026-10-12, Cine-Teatro São Luiz tops the list with 1,097 seats.

1. #1 Cine-Teatro São Luiz — 1,097 seats

   Movie theater in Fortaleza, Brazil

   source Wikidata
2. #2 Cine Belas Artes — 1,034 seats

   A traditional street cinema in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, focused on art films and alternative cinema.

   source Wikidata
3. #3 Cine São Luiz — 992 seats

   traditional street cinema in the city of Recife, Brazil

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4. #4 Reserva Cultural Niterói — 908 seats

   cinema complex in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

   source Wikidata
5. #5 Espaço Petrobrás de Cinema — 749 seats

   art cinema complex on Rua Augusta in São Paulo succeeded the Espaço Itaú de Cinema.

   source Wikidata
6. #6 Cine Brasília — 607 seats

   cinema designed by Oscar Niemeyer in Brasilia, Brazil

   source Wikidata
7. #7 Reserva Cultural São Paulo — 579 seats

   cinema in São Paulo, Brazil

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8. #8 Estação NET Gávea — 534 seats

   A complex of alternative and art-house cinemas in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

   source Wikidata
9. #9 Cine Marquise Paulista — 493 seats

   art cinema complex at the Conjunto Nacional shopping mall in the city of São Paulo

   source Wikidata
10. #10 Espaco de Cinema — 455 seats

    cinema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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