COVID-19: All Singapore cinemas closed until 30 April

The government has mandated that all cinemas be closed from 26 March 2020 at 11:59pm until 30 April 2020. As such, all 40 cinemas in Singapore are currently shut for business. All screenings and events at cinemas during this period have been cancelled, and movie bookings are no longer available across all sales channels.

Previously, cinema operators have introduced social distancing measures, such as a 1 metre queuing distance between patrons, as well as seating plan restrictions. Temperature checks have also been introduced as a precautionary measure. Still, the government has decided that all cinemas must be closed to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This means that cinemas will not re-open until at least Friday, 1 May 2020, which is the earliest possible re-opening date. The government restrictions may change depending on COVID-19 developments, so it is possible that movie-goers may have to wait longer before hitting the screens again.

GV cinemas will not be re-opening until at least 1 May. For affected patrons, online bookings will be automatically refunded within four weeks, while holders of physical tickets that were purchased at box offices or via Automated Ticketing Machines can receive refunds when GV re-opens for business. Expiring vouchers and pre-paid cards will have their validity extended.

Golden Village Jurong Point closed

A temporary closure notice by Golden Village - all GV cinemas closed from 27 March till 30 April

Similarly, all Shaw Theatres locations will not be re-opening until at least 1 May. Refunds for affected screenings are similarly available - online and credit card purchases will be refunded within four weeks, while cash and NETSPay purchases will have refunds possible when cinemas become operational again.

Shaw Theatres JCube IMAX closed

Temporary closure notice by Shaw Theatres - all its cinemas closed from 27 March till 30 April

Cathay Cineplexes will be closed until further notice, without specifying any end date to this arrangement. Its vouchers such as F&B Vouchers, Everyday Movie Vouchers, Platinum Movie Suites Vouchers as well as Senior Vouchers will have an extension of their validity.

Cathay Cineplexes Jem closed

A temporary "curtain call" by Cathay Cineplexes

Movie Releases Postponed due to Coronavirus

Film distributors in China has decided to indefinitely postpone the release of several movies, which had been scheduled to premiere on 23 January. This is light of the virus outbreak in Wuhan, which has prompted producers and distributors to take action for preventing its possible spread at movie theatres in China. As a consequence, the films cannot be screened overseas ahead of China's premiere.

The affected films are Vanguard (急先锋), Jiang Zi Ya: Legend Of Deification (姜子牙), The Rescue (紧急救援) and Detective Chinatown 3 (唐人街探案 3). These have originally been planned to hit theatres for the Lunar New Year weekend.

The local cinema operators have advised patrons to consider other movie titles in the interim. The following options are available for those with existing tickets for the above films:

Golden Village

Online bookings: automatic refund within 3 weeks
Other booking methods: visit any GV box office with ticket for refunds

Cathay Cineplexes

Online and mobile bookings: automatic refund within 4 weeks
Other booking methods: visit the box office where ticket was purchased for refund or exchange

Shaw Theatres

Online bookings: automatic refund within 4-6 weeks
Other booking methods: visit the box office where ticket was purchased for refund or exchange

WE Cinemas

Online bookings: email contact@engwah.com.sg with booking number for refund
Other booking methods: visit box office with ticket for refunds

Filmgarde Cineplexes

Online and mobile bookings: email marcom@filmgarde.com.sg with booking number for refund
Other booking methods: visit the box office where ticket was purchased for refund or exchange