How popular isLighthouse Cinema?
In October 2026, people searched for Lighthouse Cinema by name about 8,410 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.7% of all New Zealand cinema searches, placing Lighthouse Cinema eighth out of nine cinemas. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cinemas, Lighthouse Cinema did not appear in any of the answers.
Lighthouse Cinema is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
HoytsShare of searches 39.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Event CinemasShare of searches 21.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Silky OtterShare of searches 16.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Reading CinemasShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lighthouse CinemaShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top cinemas in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Lighthouse Cinema did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Silky Otter3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Event Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lumière Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Hoyts1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Embassy Theatre1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Reading Cinemas0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lido Cinema0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Academy Cinemas0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Lighthouse Cinema0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about cinemas
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cinema should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cinemas in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cinema in New Zealand for a movie night?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch cinemas”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“movie theatre christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
How often do people search for Lighthouse Cinema compared with other New Zealand cinemas?
Share of searches by month for Hoyts, Event Cinemas, Silky Otter, Reading Cinemas, Lido Cinema, Academy Cinemas, Lumière Cinemas, Lighthouse Cinema. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hoyts | Event Cinemas | Silky Otter | Reading Cinemas | Lido Cinema | Academy Cinemas | Lumière Cinemas | Lighthouse Cinema | The Embassy Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 39.6% | 21.8% | 17.4% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 42% | 22.8% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 19.6% | 18.8% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.3% | 19.7% | 19.8% | 13% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.8% | 21% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.6% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 13% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 37.1% | 22% | 17.5% | 14.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.9% | 23.1% | 17.3% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.1% | 23.7% | 15.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.9% | 23.1% | 15.6% | 13% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 22.4% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Oct 2026 | 39.9% | 21.3% | 16.2% | 12% | 3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.9% | 201K | -3.2% | +3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.3% | 107K | -15.4% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.2% | 81.8K | -15.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 60.5K | -30.9% | -3.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3% | 15.2K | -0.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.9% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 14.8K | +49.5% | +1.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.7% | 8.4K | +22.4% | +0.5 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.04% | 210 | -46.2% | 0 points |
1.
Hoyts39.9%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -3.2% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
21.3%
Held 2nd. 107K estimated branded searches, -15.4% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
16.2%
Held 3rd. 81.8K estimated branded searches, -15.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
12%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -30.9% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
3%
Held 5th. 15.2K estimated branded searches, -0.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.9%
Held 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.9%
Held 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
1.7%
Held 8th. 8.4K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
0.04%
Held 9th. 210 estimated branded searches, -46.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Lighthouse Cinema and its closest rivals
- Lighthouse Cinema vs Reading Cinemas: compare popularity
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- Lighthouse Cinema vs The Embassy Theatre: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Lighthouse Cinema changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lighthouse Cinema in New Zealand held steady at 8.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Lighthouse Cinema fell from 7th to 8th among cinemas in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cinemas in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Hoyts gained share of searches among cinemas in New Zealand, from 36.7% to 39.9%.
In October 2026, Lumière Cinemas gained share of searches among cinemas in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 2.9%.
In October 2026, Reading Cinemas lost share of searches among cinemas in New Zealand, from 15.5% to 12%.
In October 2026, Event Cinemas lost share of searches among cinemas in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 21.3%.
In October 2026, Silky Otter lost share of searches among cinemas in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 16.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Embassy Theatre in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in October 2026.
How are Lighthouse Cinema’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lighthouse Cinema’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- lighthouse cinema
- lighthouse cinema films
- lighthouse cinema schedule
- lighthouse cinema tickets
- lighthousecinema
- the lighthouse cinema
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