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How Cinemas Will Have Changed When They Reopen – Including No More Pick ’N’ Mix

2 July 2020, 10:23

Cinemas can reopen from 4 July. Picture: Getty

Cinemas in England have made some big changes to accommodate social distancing and hygiene rules amid the pandemic.

A lot of cinema chains have delayed reopening after the government gave the go-ahead for movie theatres to resume business from 4 July, with Vue recently announcing they will reopen on 31 July.

However, a lot of cinemas have chosen to reopen on the government-permitted date this Saturday.

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If you’ve decided to venture out to see what the new, post-lockdown world is beginning to look like, cinemas, pubs, bars, and restaurants won’t be how we remembered them as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Cinemas will have extra cleaning schedules. Picture: Getty

To adhere to the 1m+ social distancing guidelines, cinemas have made a number of changes to how they operate and how many people can come and view a film.

Amongst the alterations, pick ’n’ mix stands will be removed, like they already have in most supermarkets and local stores.

Film lovers will also have a number of empty seats or rows between them, depending on the size of the cinema.

Admit One, which provides ticketing services for cinemas, told BBC it will automatically enable socially-distanced seating, creating “bubbles” of empty seats around groups when they book.