UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center

Renovated movie theater located on the bottom level of Hazard Center. It’s small and quiet. Seats were updated to leather recliners that are super comfy and spacious.

First time back after remodel & I’ll definately be back. Decent price esp a deal for first showtime of the day. Comfy lounge seats & you they offer hot foods (panini & flatbreads) as well as craft beers or wine in addition to standard movie fare. Only drawback was one restroom although it was large. All in all a good experience.

I love going to UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center in Mission Valley. You can’t find nicer, more comfy seats in any other theater in town. The staff are always nice and friendly. And at $ 6 for the first matinée and $ 8 for afternoon shows their prices can’t be beat. They recently expanded their menu and offer some truly delicious cheesecake. One of the best deals is the popcorn card though. If you go to the movies often, look into it, it will pay for itself over and over again before the year is through.

Super comfortable seats and the ticket price is a little lower compared to other theaters. They offer alcohol but don’t waste money on the wine, it wasn’t worth the money.

Absolutely LOVVVEEEE this theater! AMAZING customer service, amazing seats, and amazing food! This has become our regular movie spot. Their $ 30 popcorn card deal is great… pay $ 30 (for the year) and every time you come in and show your card you get a regular popcorn (reg. $ 7.50) and can upgrade for just the difference. The people that work here are always so nice! We decided to order their Kevin Bacon (panini) which came with a side salad and a chicken Caesar. Both were great in size and tasted great considering we are eating at a theater… The entire place is awesome… nothing but praises from us!

This place used to be creepy and seemed to seriously be going under. But, the posting of their «easy pricing info» got me interested again really quickly, now I see almost every movie here. The seats are so comfy! My husband and I agree it is our favorite theater because of those seats. I’d say they are seriously turning around. My husband skipped on getting a beer, because $ 7 was definitely too high for a bottle, but he was unhappy to hear that it actually was Happy Hour the very MOMENT Happy Hour ended, when the beer would have been $ 5 (and far more acceptable).
I think a little more posting (actually inside the theater) on the Happy Hour prices and times might do well in upping sales, but otherwise I think this place is pretty darn cool. Cheapest in the area, with decent run times for our schedule. Some of the staff is a little rude or extremely weird, but whatever, I’m not there to meet people, I am there to see a movie for $ 6 — $ 8.
Oh yeah, the summer movie series package is awesome! This will be my 3^rd year for attending with my toddler :)

I love this theater. They have specials on Tuesday, beer & wine that you can bring with you to your seat (including a happy hour), and a popcorn special where you buy a one year pass & get all the popcorn you want! It’s hardly ever packed; they have awesome comfortable seating. Even if there is a line, it goes fast. Call before the showing if it’s opening day & make sure there are enough seats left — the number goes directly to the operator. No annoying automatic answering machines here :)))) Everyone is quite nice and helpful. Patty, you’re my fav.

ATTENTION DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED
Seriously disappointed. This used to be my favorite theater. I went in January and noticed that they raised their once desirable rates to what is now an average price. This I’m sure to cover their newly remodeled venue.
It was this visit that was infuriating. I had a wheelchair guest from Anaheim visiting. If you are in a wheelchair, handicapped, with walkers, or crutches beware. This theater is on the lowest level of the Hazard Center. There is no elevator or escalator access. Only a really long ramp. LONG. We bought advance tickets for the last showing of Captain America. I got there early to get seating for wheelchair and two additional adults. To my horror… the only wheelchair accessible spot was the very LAST seating in the far back corner. NO ONE wants those seats. So let’s put the already restricted person back there? Occasionally he is able to scoot from his wheelchair into a theater seat, but these lush chairs for able bodies did not allow the room or movable arms to scoot in, in order the get better seating in the theater. Very unaccomodating.
In the past we paid an extra $ 4 for DBOX seats (now addtl $ 8) which allow ample room for him to scoot in from wheelchair to premium seating. This particular night, the only movie offering DBOX was Neighbors 2. Not what we wanted. The manager named ‘You’ explained that the original design wasn’t even supposed to have these wheelchair spaces in the back. But in order to be ADA Compliant they squeezed them in. So basically, this theater design their theater to hold the greatest head count to maximize their dollar. Wheelchairs would mean empty spaces in desired more centrally located seating.
What was offered for the inconvenience… our money back minus the $ 5.95 convenience fee for buying advance tickets online. Yup that’s it!
I WILL NOT BE RETURNING OR RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE. GO ANYWHERE ELSE!

Let’s talk about the prices $ 6-​$ 9
Pros. The price of the movies, the price of the popcorn super cheap and how about they serve beer and wine! And real food., I feel like a kid at the candy store!
And the sound system at the movies a++
Cons. The movie theater chairs are the worst! I mean the worst’ they look like they are going to be great um and then you sit! Such a mess!
Tips. Check into Unilocal and
Get a free popcorn, check into Facebook and get a free soda plus and
$ 8.00 large popcorn
Side Note: first time I have felt like I was not robbed at the movies and could actually treat someone
To a good time! I wanted to spend money at your location! Thank you!

Pretty affordable ($ 8) ticket. Concession stand has normal prices ~$ 4.25 for a bottle of water. so on.
New leather seating is nice. Some showing rooms are wider & have more seating while some are very tiny.
Some extra TLC with the chairs we sit in would be delightful. We had some popcorn wedged into the crevices of our seat.

I like it, $ 6 first matinée, special concession, friendly staff always helpful, seats are like recliners, good parking, good movies. I prefer here over AMC.

The last time I had came here was almost 4 years when I first moved to San Diego. The theatre had a weird smell and we never came back.
Looks like they have remodeled it. We went to see a movie on Sunday and the tickets were only $ 8 per person. The seats were very comfy and the concession stands sold cheese cake. We think we might frequent this theatre more often and over AMC.
I can see how this place might still need some renovations but it’s not as bad as I remembered it. We will be back!

I mean who doesn’t love going to the movies?! It’s been a while since I came to see a movie here at UltraStar Mission Valley. I came with my friend and we saw The Boss. Great movie, btw. I forgot how comfortable their chairs are! We’re talking about big, comfy chairs! It’s a smaller movie theater, but that’s actually one of the perks because it gets less crowded. Not to mention, the prices are great and they always have specials going on for snacks as well. They have a small snack bar as well as a small seating area. Parking has never been an issue.
Now I know why I’ve always picked UltraStar over the other movie theaters, I just had to be reminded once again. Definitely check this movie theater out if you haven’t already done so!

I’d read reviews for this place but I’m always a little weary when it comes to the cheaper stuff as ‘you get what you pay for’.
Which is why I was amazed coming into UltraStar. I’m mad at myself for not coming here sooner to watch movies.
Life brought me here on a Saturday morning for the first showing of ‘Zootopia’ at 10:45. Didn’t know movies were open this early! haha
Still, with a $ 6 price tag, it’d be worth it for the new release movies.
Be aware, prices on concessions are still the same as at a regular movie theater ($ 5.50 for a regular soda, $ 5.75 for a large with free refill. $ 8 for a large popcorn).
FYI: The free soda when checking in only applies if you purchase a large popcorn; or so I was told by the cashier. Didn’t see anything about that in the fine print but I didn’t fight about it.
I WOULD’VE been shocked to find that they also serve beer here (offerings I saw were from Stone IPA) but then I remembered this is San Diego: p
So if that’s your kind of thing, more power to you! I didn’t get prices on those.
They also served different types of hot foods, panini’s, wings, and some others I don’t remember at the moment.
The seats, as I’ve read through other reviews, have been upgraded. The leather on them was comfortable and in good condition. No sticky parts or anything on mine. Hopefully movie-​goers can be conscious about this and take care of them so they’ll last.
Picture quality was clear and sound quality was good. Other patrons were all respectful, not loud or on the phone during the movie and courteous! Another thing I was always hope to not have to deal with at the movies, so thanks for that!
It wasn’t a super decorated movie theater but for what it’s worth, it surpassed my expectations and I will definitely be coming back here.

Today, I took the family to watch the Jungle Book at the Ultra Star cinema. This theater is located at Mission Valley’s Hazard Center plaza. So much has changed since I last watched a movie here. The matinée here is only $ 6, and kids three and under are free. The concession stand offers the traditional movie theater foods and snacks, plus alcoholic beverages; i.e. Beer and wine. Ultra Star cinema has also replaced the old uncomfortable fold down seats with large semi recliner leather chairs, (home theater style seats). The seats are comfortable and spacious; with plenty of arm and leg room.
We were very pleased with our experience today. We will definitely be back to catch other feature films.

I can’t believe a place called UltraStar exists. It’s just as you’d expect… kinda old, a bit tacky, and not glamorous at all. But, I read in the reviews all about the new seats and how magical they were, so I checked it out.
Yes — come here for the seats, and then the movie. As I understand it, the leather thrones are a huge upgrade from before, and they even recline a bit (though they squeak during the movie). Tack on the fact that UltraStar is a couple bucks cheaper than its competitors, and you’ve got yourself an ultra star.

Excellent prices with very comfortable seats, UltraStar cinema is now our preferred movie experience over AMC (even La Jolla). And, having a bar to upgrade your 21+ viewing experience certainly doesn’t hurt. The staff was incredibly friendly and hooked us up with a free soda for checking in on Unilocal.
The only possible complaint is the annoying parking situation at Hazard Center.

There’s alcohol now!!! Try the blood orange beer ;)
Alcohol prices are average and so are movie ticket prices, although they were cheaper before they brought in the alcohol.
The seats inside the theaters are VERY comfortable and they recline manually when you lean back. The concession stand also offers popcorm, soda. the usual. Definetely a spot to check out if you’re in the area.

Groupon hooked me up with a pretty good deal at this theater — two tickets, a large popcorn and two large sodas (I think they are close to Liter size cups).
Seeing a movie on a rainy day was a top choice. Unfortunately, the groupon tix couldn’t be used for special engagement movies. But since I haven’t been to the movies in a while… the deal worked for me. So I’m a happy gal!
The theater looked dated and dark… but clean. They also upgraded the seats to DBox and the non-​DBox to leather/​pleather seats. I enjoyed watching a movie. Seats were so comfortable and roomy. Too bady they didn’t recline. The staff were really friendly. This is a great theater to bring the family.
Tip: They do have special hours for parents to watch with little kids and/​or babies. Yay!

#15 of 100 Unilocal Reviews 2016
«You are, a cinema…»
The thing about Netflix and chillin’ is that you don’t get to watch the brand new blockbuster movies. Plus, I had to get myself to finally watch Star Wars The Force Awakens on one of my days off work.
Located at the lower level area of the Hazard Center, it was interesting finding the place but signage made the entrance easy to find. Parking is ample.
Pricing is wicked cheap here and they advertise it right in front of the entrance, so there should not be any confusion. $ 6 for Star Wars at 11 in the morning flying solo? Call me Will Solo for today.
This place apparently got some renovations, including, these new leather reclining seats and big armrests. Pretty fancy shmancy. They sell beer here too? These theaters are taking it up a notch. Last time I went to a theater, I think «Rango» was the movie. I kicked out of that movie because I smuggled in my chicken bbq kebabs wrapped in aluminum foil and was eating it. I don’t know what got them to me: the smell of the food or me messing around with the loud foil. Hey, I would have shared.
Bathrooms are clean, and the concession stand was a speedy process.
Anyways, the wait until the movie previews can be interesting. There is no preview music, and you can hear other people’s convos. Put a filter in it folks!
There was a bit of a mixup where the previews would start, and there was no audio. I had to let a friendly staff member know, and the issue was fixed right away. Hmm, first time ever experiencing that.
I watched the movie in digital, and the audio/​video quality was pretty good for the costs. The seats helped out too with the joyride of watching X Wing fighters going against the Tie Fighters.
If you want an affordable price to see the movies of now, check this place out. This place may not be the top of the line in cinema venues, but the savings at the box office is a great thing. Maybe you can pass that towards buying a beer.
See you at the movies!

Wow what great seats!
We attended a film festival here highlighting women in the military and were most impressed with the large lazy boy style lounging chairs.
The theatre was on the small size, largely due to the «larger than normal» seats. Quality of screen and sound were good.
We’ll be back!

Not fancy but definitely perfect for any movie. You can’t beat the prices for first run or Tuesday and Thursday shows!
The lounger chairs are so comfy and the theater is as good as new!
I’m glad this place is here and available as an option to Edwards, AMC or Cinepolis.

You can’t beat $ 6 first movies of the day and $ 8 dollar first run movies.
I saw Mission Impossible Rogue Nation here while I needed to kill some time down in San Diego. New leather couch seating as well and good surround sound. Management must have recently upgraded the theaters. Free parking as well.