Odeon to take over Cineworld site in Northampton

Odeon will be taking over from Cineworld as operators of a cinema in Northampton.

The site had been out of action since Cineworld opted to close their branch at Sixfields in Northampton in January, but it will now be re-opened as an Odeon Luxe cinema, with first screenings to take place at the new location from May 26th.

The new site will be rebranded as Odeon’s Luxe model, which uses reclining seats, built-in tables and features 4K high-definition screens.

Renovation works had begun last month after Odeon had picked up the least following the expiration of the previous contract with Cineworld.

In a statement to the BBC, Odeon said, “We are excited to open our newly refurbished cinema in Northampton later in the year and welcome guests through our doors.”

Cineworld’s move to close their Northampton branch saw the closure of a branch that has been operated by the cinema chain since 2005.

The Cineworld company was severely affected by the collapse in cinema attendance induced by the covid-19 pandemic and the consequent inflationary bubble in the early 2020s, which lead to the company experiencing multiple financial problems, entering administration in 2023 and closing several UK branches.