Going to the movies soon? Here's where and when cinemas are opening • PhilSTAR Life

With the implementation of Alert Level 3 in Metro Manila, public spaces such as cinemas and theaters are gradually opening their doors after the "world's longest cinema lockdown" as dubbed by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP).

The move is set to restore over 300,000 jobs after a year and 7 months of closure, but strict guidelines will be in place to ensure safety for moviegoers and staff.

Ready to experience cinemas again? Here are a few protocols to remember:

Only fully vaccinated individuals are permitted (with presented authentic vaccination cards)
30% capacity is allowed
No eating inside the cinema
Ticket-purchasing will be contactless
Seating must be socially-distanced

In the meantime, the following malls have already announced their upcoming openings:

Megaworld - Nov. 10

Megaworld Cinemas in Metro Manila, Laguna, and Iloilo are set to reopen on Nov. 10 with upgraded movie theaters and intensified safety measures to ensure a safe watching experience for moviegoers.

These seven Megaworld Cinemas will be reopening their screening of movies:

Metro Manila

Eastwood Cinemas
Lucky Chinatown Cinemas
Newport Cinemas
Uptown Cinemas
Venice Cineplex in Metro Manila

Biñan City, Laguna

Southwoods Cinemas

Iloilo City

Festive Walk Cinemas

Per a press release, Megaworld Cinemas will be rolling out new upgrades such as reconfigured seats to ensure social distancing, intensified sanitation of seats and surroundings using UV technology, and and modified air filtration and circulation systems.

Rockwell - Nov. 10

Rockwell Cinemas will also be opening their doors in Makati's Power Plant Mall and San Juan's Santolan Town Plaza.

Seating will be at 40% capacity for moviegoers, with a one-hour interval between movies for disinfection through UV lights and misting machines.

Vista Malls - Nov. 10

In a Facebook post, Vista Malls shared that they will also be opening their theaters starting on Nov. 10.

"Be with us on November 10 as we put some color back to our big screens," they captioned. "It’s about time we continue making memories again. Let’s pick up where we left off, shall we?"

Vista Malls has theatres in the following branches:

Evia Lifestyle Center - Las Pinas
Taguig
Daang Hari
General Trias
Naga
Tanza
Dasmariñas
Malolos
Bataan
Pampanga
Sta. Rosa
Iloilo

Ayala Malls

After keeping moviegoers in suspends, Ayala Malls has joined the rest of the cinemas in the country also opening its doors in November.

In a Facebook post, they shared that the following theatres in NCR will be accepting moviegoers.

Nov. 10

Glorietta
Ayala Malls Circuit
Bonifacio High Street
Market! Market!
Ayala Malls Manila Bay
TriNoma
Fairview Terraces
Ayala Malls Cloverfield

Nov. 17

Greenbelt 3
UP Town Center

SM Cinemas

After months of anticipation, SM Cinemas is opening its doors in its many branches all over the country.

Nov. 17

SM Aura Premier

Nov. 24

SM North EDSA
Mall of Asia
Megamall

Nov. 26

SM Grand Central

Nov. 30

SM Fairview
SM Southmall
SM Manila
SM BF Parañaque
SM Clark
SM San Lazaro
SM Baguio
SM Dasmariñas
SM Sta. Rosa
SM Sucat
SM. Sta Mesa
SM Bicutan

Cinema fans can expect a number of films to appear on the big screen such as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City, and James Bond: No Time To Die, among others.

Interested viewers can book their tickets in the coming days at smcinema.com.

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Robinsons Malls - Nov. 24

Robinsons Movieworld is welcoming back moviegoers starting on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Their theatres in Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Galleria, and Robinsons Place Manila will be the first three branches to screen films. They will also offer cashless transaction facilities for those that can't book their seats online.