Warner Bros. Discovery Open Air Cinema at Darling Quarter

Get ready for a cinematic summer like no other as Darling Quarter transforms into Sydney’s go to outdoor movie destination. Back for its third sensational season, the Warner Bros. Discovery Open Air Cinema promises an unmissable lineup of free screenings and entertainment under the stars. Featuring 18 free screenings from 9 – 26 January, Warner Bros. Discovery has returned with some of their most iconic films, as well as new favourites.

WBD Open Air Cinema

Movie Schedule


New releases, icons and classics.
Check out the schedule and book your seats.

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Recline and Dine


Enjoy alfresco movie snacks and meals.
Click & collect, order at the counter or enjoy complimentary delivery.

FAQs

Q. What type of seating can I book?

A. We have four sections, prices reflect the type of seating booked. 

  • 1-person bean bags fit one person ($5). 
  • 2-person bean bags fit two people ($10). 2 people can attend with 1 x 2-person bean bag ticket. 
  • Picnic blankets allow up to 4-6 people ($10). 4 – 6 people can attend with 1 x picnic blanket ticket. 
  • General admission, BYO picnic blanket (Free).
 

Q. Can I bring food?
A. Food can be brought into the event, however our nearby eateries would love your support! Darling Quarter’s eateries are located next to the cinema and offer a range of movie meal options for all budgets. Check out the full list of eateries here!

Q. Can I bring drinks?

A. Non-alcoholic drinks can be brought in. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted to be brought into the event area.

Q. Why is this event non-alcoholic?

A. After reviewing interest from previous years, we have made the decision to not host a pop-up bar on site. The area is an alcohol free site as determined by City of Sydney. 

Q. Is the Open Air Cinema pet friendly?

A. We’d love to meet your fury friends! Dogs are welcome.

Q. Can I still attend if a screening is booked out?

A. Walk-ins are accepted each evening but to guarantee your spot please arrive as close as possible to the gate opening time. 

Q. How do I get my food delivered?

A. Complimentary delivery is available for customers who reserve a beanbag. Simply scan the QR code next to your beanbag and select ‘delivery’. 

Q. How do I collect my food if I am sitting in the general area? 

A. If you do not have a reserved seat, you will have to leave the event area to collect your food. 

Q. What happens to the movie screening in the case of wet weather?

A. Should the event be impacted by wet weather, the movie screening will be postponed. All ticketholders will be contacted with more information. 

Q. Why do we have headphones this year?

A. Warner Bros. Discovery and Darling Quarter are excited to deliver cinema-quality sound through 350 headsets for this year’s event. With so much happening at Darling Harbour throughout January, the headsets will help ensure attendees get the best possible audio experience. 

SYMBIOSIS

The cool, clear air is punctuated by the vibrant yellow of the Acacia flower, blooming en masse. Clear, salty seas illuminate the abundant life in the coral reefs, while at altitude, snow gently dusts the land. The shorter days take on a new urgency, to forage and feed; fortifying for long, cold nights. These times are hard, but will eventually give way to a warmer dawn.

EXHALATION

The intensity of heat gives way to a calmer time, and a fresh harvest of fruits, berries and roots emerge. Butterflies and birds flit between flowers, simultaneously drinking the nectar and delivering the pollen which will, in time, reignite a new cycle of emergence. This peaceful time is illuminated by beautiful, golden sunsets, slowly retracting as the long, cool nights draw in.

SENESCENCE

The hottest part of the year brings with it extremes. Scorched land cracks open in desperation for the deluge of rain that storms will eventually, inevitably bring. These storms churn the rivers and creeks, igniting feeding frenzies among hungry fish. This is a harsh, unsettled time. Many won’t survive. But with endings, come new beginnings.

EMERGENCE

Cold winds make way for warming air, while gentle rains cleanse and replenish the land. The buds of the Waratah redden, and before long they bloom, heavy with nectar. This long-awaited nourishment gives way to a cacophony of life; new, flourishing; and old, reawakening. All emerging to celebrate this time of plenty.