Cineworld announces closure of Castleford cinema site

The cinema chain revealed new closure plans after formally completing a restructuring plan launched in the summer to shore up its finances.

Initially five cinemas were closed in Bedford, Loughborough, Yate, Glasgow Parkhead and Swindon Regent Circus.

The firm successfully negotiated rent reductions at dozens of its 90 sites across the UK, but six landlords have decided to end their contracts, resulting in Cineworld, closing six more screens in Castleford (at Xscape), Leigh, Middlesborough, Northampton, Poole and Weymouth.

It’s hasn’t been disclosed how many jobs will be impacted and has not iven a date of closure yet.

It’s been said that cinemas have struggled since the pandemic with customers opting to stream movies at home.

Javier Sotomayor, president of Cineworld International said: "The successful completion of our restructuring plan, achieved with the crucial support of our landlords, protects thousands of jobs across the UK and provides us with the financial stability to continue investing in delivering extraordinary experiences for our valued customers.

"This milestone sets the stage for a brighter future, enabling Cineworld to continue sharing joy in communities across the UK for many years to come."