Cineworld announces plans to open all cinemas in July - here’s everything you need to know

This is what you need to know about Cineworld reopening (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cinemas across the UK closed their doors to the public in March in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus - including 90 Cineworld branches.

Now, Cineworld has announced its intention to reopen all of its branches to the public as lockdown restrictions begin to ease across the UK to varying degrees.

This is everything you need to know.

When will Cineworld reopen?

In an announcement published on Thursday 28 May, Cineworld said: “Cineworld currently anticipates that government restrictions related to cinemas will be lifted in each of its territories by July.

“Subject to this and confirmation of the schedule for film releases, Cineworld anticipates the reopening of all its cinemas in July.”

In England, leisure facilities like cinemas will be able to open in phase three, according to the government's 50-page dossier outlining the approach to lifting lockdown.

Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy states that this step will be no earlier than 4 July.