Cinemas such as Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Picturehouse have been forced to closed their doors during the Covid-19 pandemic as film releases were delayed throughout 2020. Cineworld, which announced the closure of 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse sites last October, will begin reopening from Wednesday May 19, including its Leicester Square screen and Picturehouse Central. On their website, Cineworld write: “We expect to resume operations in the UK in May, in line with current government guidance. https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/picturehouse-cinemas-are-reopen But you will have to wait to see a movie indoors at the nearest multiplex or community picturehouse. Cinemas across the U.K. closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The UK Cinema Association published a document last year containing guidance on how best to reopen venues during the pandemic, titled Cinemas: … Picturehouse and Cineworld cinemas are confirmed to reopen from July 10, subject to government guidelines. ... founder of immersive cinema experience Backyard Cinema, will also reopen his doors on May 17 and said he is excited to welcome back guests. Showcase is planning to re-open from 4 July, but is yet to confirm opening details. Picturehouse Cinemas. Cineworld, which announced the closure of 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse sites last October, will begin reopening from Wednesday May 19, including its Leicester Square screen and Picturehouse Central. When will Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas reopen? Cineworld and Picturehouse had initially planned to reopen on July 10. Picturehouse Entertainment will kick off the reopening of U.K. cinemas with the theatrical release of Alice Winocour's "Proxima" from July 10. Both Cineworld and subsidiary chain Picturehouse have confirmed that they will reopen their venues when the next stage of lockdown is lifted on May 17. Both Cineworld and Picturehouse say cafes, bars, and restaurants inside their cinemas will remain closed when they reopen.