Dahua Cinema, Theatre in Qinhuai District, China

Dahua Cinema is a multiplex on Zhongshan Nanlu in Nanjing, operating six screens adorned with Art Deco details throughout its exterior and interior. The building blends period architectural features with contemporary movie theater facilities.

Designed by Yang Tingbao and funded by Situ Yingquan, the theatre opened on 29 May 1936 with the MGM musical "Bai Niao Chao Huang". Its 1,768 seats made it Nanjing's largest cinema. In December 1937 the central section burned during the Japanese occupation; it was repaired and later renamed several times before a 2011–2013 restoration reverted to the name Dahua Grand Theatre.

The cinema serves as a gathering place where local audiences and visitors experience films from China and beyond. The mix of films shown reflects how the community values both homegrown stories and international cinema.

The cinema sits in a central location accessible by public transport or on foot, making it easy for visitors to find and reach. Staff at the box office can provide details about current screenings to help plan your visit.

The 2011–2013 overhaul, designed by Zhou Qi and approved by the Jiangsu cultural relics bureau in 2008, kept the facade, lobby and ticket office and rebuilt the auditorium as three levels: a film culture exhibition centre plus ten digital halls with about 1,400 seats. The building rose from 21 to 22.8 metres.