LONDON: With several blockbuster movies including Tenet and Mulan now confirmed for release in the coming weeks, Cineworld Group announced plans that will see it reopen cinemas across some territories during the last week of June, with all theatres expected to be open over the course of July.

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Cineworld’s main priority remains the health and well-being of both the customers and colleagues. As a result, it has made several operational changes and invested in new technology to ensure a safe but enjoyable cinematic experience for all our visitors.

“Among the new measures introduced, we have updated our booking system to ensure social distancing within and throughout our auditoriums; adapted our daily movie schedules to manage queues and avoid the build-up of crowds in our lobbies; and enhanced our cleanliness and sanitation procedures across all of the sites,” a bourse filing said.

“We have outlined below the scheduled opening dates, however these are subject to final clarifications and confirmation in relation to various government COVID-19 restrictions in certain territories:

• Unites States: July 10th
• United Kingdom: July 10th
• Poland: July 3rd
• Czech Republic: June 26th
• Slovakia: June 26th
• Israel: July 9th
• Bulgaria: July 3rd
• Hungary and Romania: to be confirmed (anticipated for week of July 3rd)

Speaking ahead of the planned reopenings, Cineworld CEO Mooky Greidinger said: “we are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have missed going to the movie theatre. With a strong slate confirmed for the coming weeks, including among others Tenet, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II, Wonder Women 1984, Black Widow, Bond, Soul, Top Gun Maverick and many more, the entire Cineworld team remains committed to being ‘the best place to watch a movie’ “.