Cineworld have confirmed that their branch in Northampton is set to be closed down.

The cinema chain confirmed its branch at Sixfields in Northampton will be shutting down on January 19th 2025.

Sites in Castleford, Leigh, Middlesbrough, Poole and Weymouth are also closing down, to go with branches that were previously closed earlier this year in Glasgow, Bedford, Loughborough, Yate, and Swindon. It has not been disclosed how many jobs will be cut as a result of this move.

The move to close the Northampton branch sees the closure of a branch that has been operated by the cinema chain since 2005.

Closing the Northampton branch among others is part of a restructuring plan at the cinema chain, which is recovering after declaring bankruptcy in the United States in 2022 and entering administration in the United Kingdom in 2023.

The company was severely affected by the collapse in cinema attendance induced by the covid-19 pandemic and the consequent inflationary bubble.

A restructuring plan was previously announced in July, which was aimed at reducing costs.

The company will remain operating 89 Cineworld-branded cinemas, with the nearest to Northampton being branches in Milton Keynes, Rugby and Rushden Lakes, along with 25 Picturehouse-branded cinemas.

Javier Sotomayor, president of Cineworld International, said in a statement, “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.”