Cinema 21 is a movie theater in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon, United States.

[1] Cinema 21 is known for supporting independent and local filmmakers and has hosted many events and festivals during its long history.

Mike Birbiglia, Mark Duplass,[2] Todd Haynes, Miranda July, Richard Linklater, Russ Meyer, Steven Soderbergh, Gus Van Sant, and Wim Wenders have all discussed their projects at the theater.

[3] In August 2014, the theater launched a $70,000 Kickstarter campaign for new seats in its main auditorium as part of a larger renovation project which included the installation of two additional screens.

[3] In December 2014, the theater hosted the premiere and an after party for Wild; the film's stars Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern attended.