How popular isRoxy Cinema?
In October 2026, people searched for Roxy Cinema by name about 6,800 times in New Zealand, a 19.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8.2% of all New Zealand neighbourhood cinema searches, placing Roxy Cinema fifth out of nine cinemas. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about neighbourhood cinemas, Roxy Cinema appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the nine.
Roxy Cinema is the fifth most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Monterey CinemaShare of searches 19.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Academy CinemasShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Lumière CinemasShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Bridgeway CinemasShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Roxy CinemaShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top neighbourhood cinemas in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Roxy Cinema appeared in all three answers. Roxy Cinema is the most recommended of the nine.
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.
- Roxy Cinema3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Academy Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lumière Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bridgeway Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Vic Devonport1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Monterey Cinema0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Embassy 3 Cinemas0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Starlight Cinema0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Luxe Cinemas0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about neighbourhood cinemas
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which neighbourhood cinema should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best neighbourhood cinema in New Zealand for a night out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cinemas nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“boutique cinema”
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 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Roxy Cinema compared with other New Zealand neighbourhood cinemas?
Share of searches by month for Monterey Cinema, Academy Cinemas, Lumière Cinemas, Bridgeway Cinemas, Roxy Cinema, Embassy 3 Cinemas, Starlight Cinema, Luxe Cinemas, The Vic Devonport. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monterey Cinema | Academy Cinemas | Lumière Cinemas | Bridgeway Cinemas | Roxy Cinema | Embassy 3 Cinemas | Starlight Cinema | Luxe Cinemas | The Vic Devonport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.6% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 18.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 0.09% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.9% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 17.2% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.7% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 10% | 0.09% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 20% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.16% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.7% | 19.4% | 13% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.2% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| May 2026 | 21.1% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 21% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 17.7% | 8.1% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.8% | 18% | 9.9% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 10% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.9% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 16.5% | 7% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.4% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 19.8% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 8% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 19.8% | 16.5K | -11.8% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.7% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 17.7% | 14.8K | +49.5% | +5.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.5% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 8.2% | 6.8K | +7.9% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 8% | 6.7K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.3% | 4.4K | -18.6% | -1.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 4.4% | 3.6K | +15.9% | +0.4 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 4.4% | 3.6K | +24.7% | +0.7 points |
19.8%
Held 1st. 16.5K estimated branded searches, -11.8% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
17.7%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
17.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
14.5%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 6.8K estimated branded searches, +7.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Moved from 5th to 6th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.3%
Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.4%
Held 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +15.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.4%
Held 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.7% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
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How has branded search demand for Roxy Cinema changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Roxy Cinema in New Zealand rose from 5.7K to 6.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Roxy Cinema’s share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand decreased from 8.8% to 8.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Roxy Cinema’s share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand peaked at 9.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand neighbourhood cinemas in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Lumière Cinemas overtook Bridgeway Cinemas to rank 3rd among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, with 17.7% of the searches.
In October 2026, The Vic Devonport gained share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 4.4%.
In October 2026, Monterey Cinema lost share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 23.4% to 19.8%.
In October 2026, Starlight Cinema lost share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 5.3%.
In October 2026, Academy Cinemas lost share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 17.7%.
In October 2026, Bridgeway Cinemas lost share of searches among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 15.1% to 14.5%.
How are Roxy Cinema’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roxy 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.
- roxy cinema
- roxy cinema miramar
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