High quality upgrades have been made to the whole building. The Art Deco styling and comfortable stadium seating is wonderful. They also have your favorite alcoholic beverages on tap and at the perfect frothy temperature. Enjoy a great night out viewing an ever changing array of quality Art House, Independent, and Genre cinema!

Great seats. I didnt like the Michigan theater as much. It was purposefully so that it felt dated, but I dont like the lack or cup holders or lots of leg room. The state theater felt like a very modern, cozy improvement. It was a smaller theater so it felt way less crowded. I really appreciated that. I also like how they are able to get more art house films, I went and watched Parasite, a Korean film and was thoroughly impressed. I highly recommend checking this out for anyone looking for less known films.

I remember seeing “Harold & Maude” here when I was a UofM freshman in 1979 ! Loved it ! I also experienced America’s only scratch and sniff movie here with Divine, “Polyester,” and directed by John Waters. The other iconic film I saw and LOVED here: Prince’s, “Purple Rain.”Thank you , State, for being such a crucial part of my early and formative years in cinema art and contemporary music & pop culture !!I live Ann Arbor ! (BTW: I felt privileged to be a part it the Grand (Re)Opening of the State a few years back !! It was a lovely evening !

Loved this theatre! Staff extremely friendly, restrooms immaculately clean! Assigned seating was a nice option to choose prior to entering theatre. (Theatre 1.) Loved the coziness. Definitely will return!

A fun theater with a great location. Assigned seating takes the pressure off a planned movie night, and the location is great for a walk around the city. The 4 theaters are smaller capacity compared to your big chains, which is fine, but the seats may feel a little tight in comparison. All in all, a nice place.

Wonderful experience. Very clean and comfortable seats as well as friendly and helpful staff. Will try to go see more movies there, as long as Im in the area.

Love the old style and they show indie movies from time to time. We live an hour a away and drove here to see suspiria. A great time. Loved it. The distance is what keeps me away. Also like an old style theatre it doesnt have leather reclining seats. But Thats no big deal. Would recommend

Fun experience to see a flick here! Love the art deco style decorations! Theatre went all out for new Star Wars movie, which was cool!

I have a membership which is worth it if you watch enough movies or want to support a local treasure. I would be careful about seeing a movie in Theater 4 since you can hear the movie next door. They always show a lot of small release movies you cant see other places.

An Ann Arbor iconic destination. Recently remodeled and showing a wide variety of movies from indie to cult classics.

One of the best experience in my life

We saw El Camino here, which was cool in its own regard. I ordered tickets on the website which was nice and straightforward (did not require a lot of hoops to jump through).The theatre was nice and seemed well maintained. I had initially taken an assigned seat down in the front row, which was uncomfortable but not the fault of the theatre. I eventually moved further back and had a great experience.The only recommendation I have is to adjust the seating chart on the website. It seemed super confusing as I thought I was signing up for the back row but later found out it was the front. This didnt affect my experience since I later realized all the back seats were taken.Ill definitely return to the State Theatre to see more movies.

One of my favorite places to view films!

Great movie experience. Wonderful staff. Awesome decor. Much preferred over viewing movies at the Michigan theater.

I like that they have films that are lesser known that you cant find it anywhere else unless you are willing to drive far away.

Pleasant movie experience. Parking can be an issue, so plan ahead. The theater itself is unique, but well maintained. Some nice art-deco touches. Its great that there is a place to see some less commercial films.

Awesome. Renovated. A+

Great staff, offers student discount, and allows reserved seats

Its a great experience, and a nice theater. Do not go in expecting a national chain experience though. It has its own style. Great for the whole family.

Saw a unique Japanese thriller film for 7ish dollars. A good way to spend a rainy afternoon

Ive never had a bad experience at The State Theatre, before or after the renovation. I tend to favor the anime films and cult classics showings, I love the midnight showings they offer. If you participate in their membership program, you can buy alcohol with your popcorn and snacks!The seating is comfortable, theres usually plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable, even with the most popular films. I prefer going to The State Theatre because its a movie experience you cant get anymore, really. It almost feels timely since luxury movie going has become a trend, but I feel like I enjoy my movies the most here. You still get the big screen and great audio quality, but it feels more intimate and cozy which I adore.I swear their popcorn is the best, theyll ACTUALLY put EXTRA butter on for you! That really matters! Their staff members are friendly, helpful, and pretty cool people once you start becoming a regular.

This is great local theatre. The movies run a mixture of quality mainstream Hollywood movies and indie films. There is also a bit of quintessential college to going to a midnight showing of some cult movie here. The theatres are comfortable and clean and everyone who works here is really nice and helpful. Really what more is needed from going to the movies?

Great location but the seats and screen are normal, nothing fancy

Great theater. Parking is a challenge but theres a large garage nearby.

A little overpriced for such a small theater but at the same time, the decor and atmosphere really makes up for the prices. Its pretty small and yet at the same time is pretty spacious, being located in such a weird corner is what initially gave me trouble, because its a little confusing but after talking to the staff I was able to get around. would definitely recommend if you want more of an authentic movie viewing experience!

A fun and clean theatre, showing many art house and limited release titles. Tickets do sell out quickly, so make sure you buy your tickets before you stop at the concession stand. We made that mistake, and ended up throwing away our popcorn because we had to wait 2 hours for the next showing. We watched The Favourite and it was a hilarious gem in a beautiful setting.

What a difference the recent renovations made! Almost a museum now, its great to see the history of Film and Ann Arbor intersect inside the State. Seats are comfortable and local film fanatics will join you for an enjoyable showing. The staff is friendly and helpful, and booze selection is a plus! Consider the State for your next movie and enjoy the nearby restaurants and nightlife to complete your night

Its a lot better than it was. But, it has precious little space for the handicapped.

Its great to have a good movie theater downtown. The new State is a fun place to see movies. You can make a day or an evening of hanging out downtown and seeing something at the State.

Great popcorn. Friendly staff. Comfortable seats. What more do you need from a theatre?

Good local theater, but could be better in terms of seating and showings. Was packed today and had to show my ticket again as proof I was in the right seat. Very irritating!

Great all around. Wednesday drink specials, unobstructed seats, great sound quality. Check out the view of downtown along Liberty St.

The service was really great and the staff was very nice. The bathrooms were really clean. The only down side is some of the theaters are smaller and fill up quick so you need to get tickets in advance.

A staple in downtown Ann Arbor.

Great prices. We went to one of the late night showings of an older movie. Very cool, had a lot of fun. I appreciate the atmosphere, and the experience was great.

Nice small theater showing interesting films. They have a bar which is not crazy overpriced. Which is nice.

Although seats are not the most comfortable, you cant beat the selection and classic feel if the theater. They also weve nice snacks, and cocktail of the day :)

Stopped here relatively fast to see what movies they had. Such a wide range of selections from foreign flicks to those of an indie nature created in the US. I definitely would come by at a later point, but all in all I loved how at home I felt here.

Great space with friendly staff. They often show things that the bigger cinemas dont show like international, art house, and indie films. The theaters are a little tight, but thats only a problem if youre sitting next to a jittery popcorn muncher with bad hygiene.

The renovation really turned this place around. Before you couldnt even sit in seats without your knees hitting the seats in front of you and the screens were tilted and strange. Now you have these large, plushy seats with normal screens. If you want to see new releases, this is the most convenient place to see them as a student. They should work on the frontage since its easy to miss the doors

Always been a cool theater, even better after reno!

The State Theatre is a very beautiful and comfortable place to see a movie. The staff are very friendly and the food/drink offerings were a nice surprise. Its much nicer than the theaters on the edge of town where they shuffle you in and out.

I am very happy to have not one but two art house theaters in town. Other then current non-mainstream movies this theater also show anime and midnight showings of cult classics. This theater also serve beer and wine at a fair prices that pair excellent with their popcorn.

We saw Black Panther here about four times last year. If youre looking for an IMAX screen and lounge-chair seating, you wont appreciate the State. If you want to see movies the way they did in the golden era of movies, this and the Mich are the places to go. The State is intimate - not a big box. If you think the theater should be part of the experience, you should give the State a try.

Great renovation. Friendly staff.

This theater was a close to 2000 seat landmark until the company running it quit. The ground level (main floor) became retail shops, and balcony was split down the middle to make 2 theaters. When the Michigan Theater became a nonprofit, they were able to run the State Theatre. After some major renovations, in late 2017, State reopened as 4 smaller screening rooms. Comfy seating, improved sound, online seat reservations possible, better concessions, and a film experience for the 21st century.

I havent been in the building since before renovation, but it was a nice space. I came with a friend in a wheelchair, so accessibility, in my eyes, seemed relatively navigational (tho my friend said there isnt a handicap door opening button, so it would be hard for a handicapped person going to the movies by themselves unless they came with friends). Chairs in the theater were very comfortable. Audio seemed fine for the movie I came to see. I would come again.

Ever since the remodel, this place is even better than before. They run a lot of series with cultural organizations on campus, and those are always really amazing events. They also show indies, block busters, and foreign movies, so youre sure to find something interesting.Also you can get drinks without a membership here, so that gives it an edge over the Michigan theater for people who are put off by that.

Miss the old state. However this theater dors have something to offer. First of all the seats are way more comfortable then the old seats. Also the acoustics are better. Now if only the screens were bigger. Yet again they are too small. This is too common at the Michigan. Love the subwoofer though.

Horrible experience. We had the highest priced tickets as an anniversary treat. The staff REFUSED to honor them. We arrived 5 minutes ahead of time. They made us wait in line for seat reassignment. Of course, slim pickings after waiting in line for 25 minutes after show was scheduled to begin. Reassigned seats were very undesirable, with limited view of stage and performers, small seats made for children and a 25 foot speaker tower less than 20 feet away. We lasted less than one minute of 140 db screech. Act promoted as acoustic guitar and singer, but real act was heavy metal band. We left and had a very nice dinner, although we had to shout at each other for 30 minutes until our ears recovered. Dishonest, dishonest, dishonest! We will never go there again, and encourage everyone NEVER to go there. Anyone giving a high rating for this place is a paid troll or works for the place.

Great, classic movie theater popcorn and the option for a $5 glass of wine with the movie made this place the perfect spot to watch Free Solo with my partner on Valentines Day. I had never been here before and will definitely come back. The theater was clean, the seats were comfortable, and the tickets were easy to purchase online in advance.

Big fan of the late night series or director series that they run! Check out the website to see if any series are happening -- definitely cool to get the chance to see older movies back on the big screen.

A maximum of 100 seats available in the theater. Not very crowded. Would hardly notice any youngsters, mostly the crowd would include older people. Great location. Limited options for movies. Any new movie is rarely shown here.

Newly remodeled. Comfortable seating, good quality picture and sound. Updated, modern, clean bathrooms. Limited concessions, but should soon be getting their liquor license. Very nice experience for an old gem of a theater.

Loved it! Comfy, wine and beer... Good location. Nice upgrade recently.

Nice theater. However, they double-charged my friends credit card.

They serve wine and beer. Popcorn is good. they usually have the movies that arent widely released. Seats are a little small

Historic (1942) movie theater restored in 2017 to its Art Deco beauty! State-of-the-art technology, comfortable mezzanine including liquor license & bar along with soft drinks, popcorn etc. Four screens, very comfortable seating & good sight lines. Note that all seating is reserved. The renovation included the installation of an elevator & escalator. Within site of its historic (1928) sister, the Michigan Theater.

Great place to see a movie and dont forget to pick up your special issue groundcover on your way in or out for ONLY 10 dollars

Spaceballs!! Loved the theater! I wish the screen was a bit bigger but it still looks really nice on the inside

Its beautiful. Never been there. It was my first time

First class movie going experience. Intimate and friendly. 4 screens so great variety especially when paired with the 3 screens just down the street at the incredible Michigan Theater (worth the trip just to hear the classic pipe organ). An A2 gem. The AAFF in late March is a film buffs dream.

Since its reopening, The State Theatre is my favorite movie theater to go to. With new everything, including seats, its a comfortable and easy-going experience. They have reserved seating which makes is convenient for me to buy my ticket and pick my seats ahead of time so I dont have to worry about getting crappy seats or not being able to sit with my friends. The staff is very friendly and helpful and I could eat their popcorn for days. My husband is especially excited that they have the Nitro Stout as a beer option. Full disclosure, I work for the Michigan Theater Foundation that owns the Michigan Theater and State Theatre. But while it may appear like Im biases, its an honest review and I do love the new theater :D.

Did an exceptional job with the renovation on this place. Double the number of theaters than before, and more compact so youre not as far away from the screen. They serve alcohol here now, as well.

Always a worthy experience, along with its sister theatre The Michigan. Happy to support both with annual membership.

It has been almost a year since the State theatre was completely renovated, and it still looks great. Nice small theaters of about 130 seats each.

It took me until 2nd semester senior year to make it here, but I dont know why I havent gone sooner. Snacks are solid, and the movies actually start on time. There arent 15 minutes of commercials that you have to sit through.

Great spot to truly enjoy a movie

Great location, great screening room.

Great night at the film festival, Meow Wolf doc is fantastic.

Fantastic!!! Employees Helpful and Cordial ... Nice Film: The Green Book

Great theater. Home of the Cinetopia Film festival.

COMFORTABLE seats, not the over the top BarcaLounger type chairs that fit no ones body

Just remodeled! You can order tickets online, popcorn is really good, get that butter layered with some m&ms! They also have current movies not just indie films which is good

Where theaters go, The State is not like a modern cinema. It was made in a different era. The screen is a little smaller and farther away from the audience. The stage leading up to it pushes out into the crowd as if to remind you that this is a theater and not just a movie house. The seats are small, and the leg room is reminiscent of the back seat of a Geo Metro.Dont go to The State for a movie. Go for the atmosphere. Go for the audience and experience. Go because its in downtown Ann Arbor. You can see a movie anywhere. If you want theater though. . . Well. You know where Im going with this.

Perhaps the less elegant cousin of the Michigan, the State is a one of a kind place where you can see not only the latest independent/foreign films but enjoy old favorites on the big screen. One of the best places in Ann Arbor! You need to buy your tickets at the window, so arrive early. Prices are much better than the big movie theaters.

Especially wonderful since the renovation! Very comfortable stadium seating, excellent selection of films, plus fresh popcorn (and finally accessible with an elevator AND an escalator!)

I like this theatre a lot, but I reached out to them about renting a space for a private screening and they never replied. Unfortunate. Funny how RAVE replied within a day with info about space rentals.

They have liquor. Nice! Sprite and Titos!

Beautiful theater. Friendly staff and very clean. Decent sized screen and swanky seating. And you can get

Lovely theatre! Great vibes and popcorn.

Wonderful renovation and great movie selections. So happy that the State and Michigan are part of our community.

Beautiful restoration, comfortable seats, small individual theaters gave a nice experience

A sweet vintage type theater. Very clean, with good service.

Very nice historic theater, shows movies that are special as well as first run hits.

Nicely renovated, comfortable and accessible, good selection of movies

Staff is nice and location is clean.

Vintage place with good movie selection. The seats are really tight so tall people barely fit in non-aisle seats. Usually not as crowded as Michigan theater.

Oddest movie theater Ive ever been inside. Small theaters with small chairs with small screens. Even though all of the reviews here mention a remodel it was the most outdated theater Ive ever been in. Concessions were extremely limited and the bathrooms werent even on the same level as our theater. Its very cute on the outside but Ill never return to see a movie there.

Love their remodel updates and that they still kept a lot of retro touches. Its also nice that the theater size isnt too big so there are no bad seats.

Its no brand new megaplex theater, but it has impeccable taste in movies. From foreign films to their cult favorite midnight showings, you will find something that can bring you to the State Theater once a month. Its definitely your unique college town movie theater and we love it!

Great staff and good atmosphere. We love the variety of movies they offer throughout the year.

No parking, the elevator jumped like it was going break while We were on it and the Popcorn was blah, no good seasoning. Thank GOD the movie of the series was very good!

Classy place.

Its nice that theres a movie place on campus but its overpriced for a venue with traditional seating and outdated, ambiguous decor. For a lot less dough and better parking, Caremark is close enough and has reclining leather seats, great screen and sound, along with prices that are much cheaper for a Sunday matinee. I just dont feel there is any extra value seeing a show at the State.

I love the State Theater. They get a wide range of movies and the concession stand is reasonable.

Very neat place, well put together. They serve alcoholic beverages and other movie theater snacks and treats.

Loved it before, love it now post-renovations! Iconic.

Always a great place to catch a picture. Renovations have made it even better!

New-found, quirky little gem.