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

Movie ticket discounts - GV, Cathay, Shaw & Filmgarde

With an array of discounts and promotions all the time, it is perhaps never too smart to buy movie tickets or even popcorn at regular price. This is especially true for weekend tickets for blockbuster films (or "premium films" in the opening week, as one cinema operator calls it). So here is a list of the current discounts for reference. Note that most of them are only available for walk-in customers at the box office, and not for phone bookings etc.

GOLDEN VILLAGE PROMOTIONS

1. DBS/POSB Credit & Debit Card discount

Discount of $1 to $1.50 (depending on session)

Conditions:

• Payment must be made with DBS/POSB Credit or Debit card, through Visa or MasterCard
• Only applicable for box office and online web purchases
• Exclusions apply, such as selected public holidays and their eves, and during opening week of blockbuster titles

2. SAFRA Card discount

$7.50 weekday tickets (except Fridays) and $9 Friday and weekend tickets

Conditions:

• Only applicable for purchases at box office and through SAFRA websites; regular films (i.e. non-3D etc) only
• Maximum of 10 discounted tickets
• Exclusions apply, such as selected public holidays and their eves, and during opening week of blockbuster titles

3. VISA Platinum, Signature and Infinite Card discount

Get the 4th ticket free with 3 purchased

Conditions:

• Valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday screenings only
• Applicable for online purchases only, and payment must be charged to the Visa card

4. Golden Village Movie Club discount

$6.50 for regular films on Tuesdays

Conditions:

• Box office and online purchases only
• Not valid where a Tuesday falls on an eve of/or public holiday

5. GV Student Price

$7 for regular films before 6pm from Mondays to Fridays

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• Each student card is entitled to 1 ticket only

6. GV Senior Citizen discount

$4.50 for regular films before 6pm from Mondays to Fridays

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• For senior citizens aged 55 and above only

7. DBS PayLah! app discount

Book your tickets via the PayLah! app to enjoy a $2.50 discount off your Golden Village movie tickets every Wednesday (limited to first 5,000 tickets, max 4 tickets for each transaction).

From Mondays to Sundays, enjoy $1 off all standard 2D and 3D movie tickets. Simply tap the GV icon on the DBS PayLah! app to make your booking.

CATHAY CINEPLEXES PROMOTIONS

1. MasterCard, UOB Card, Selected American Express Cards, NTUC Plus! Card and PAssion Card discount

$7 from Mondays to Thursdays, excluding public holidays and eves

$9.50 from Fridays to Sundays and public holidays and eves

Conditions

• Box office purchases only; regular films (i.e. non-3D etc) only
• Additional $1 for blockbuster titles applies for MasterCard, UOB and American Express

2. Cathay Student Price

$7 for regular films before 6pm from Mondays to Fridays, and receive 12oz Coke

Conditions

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• Each student card is entitled to 1 ticket and 1 drink only

3. Cathay Senior Citizen discount

$4 for regular films before 6pm from Mondays to Fridays, and receive free coffee/tea

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• For senior citizens aged 55 and above only

SHAW THEATRES PROMOTIONS

1. Citibank Card and OCBC Card discount

2 regular movie tickets, one 85oz popcorn and two 32oz drinks for $25

2. OCBC Card discount

$1 discount for regular movie ticket

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only
• Payment must be charged to a Citibank/OCBC Credit or Debit Card

3. UOB Card discount

$7.50 tickets for Monday to Thursdays, excluding public holidays and eves (minimum of 2 tickets)

$28 for 2 regular tickets, two 46oz popcorns and two 22oz drinks

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; regular films (non-3D, non-IMAX etc) only
• Payment must be charged to a UOB Credit or Debit Card

4. Maybank Card discount

$23 for 2 regular tickets and a large popcorn combo (one 85oz popcorn and 32oz drink)

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only
• Payment must be charged to a Maybank card

5. PAssion Card and NTUC Card discount

$7.50 from Mondays to Thursdays, excluding public holidays and eves

$10 from Fridays to Sundays and public holidays and eves

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; regular films (i.e. non-3D, non-IMAX etc) only
• Cardholders may only purchase between 2 and 4 tickets (inclusive) per day

6. Shaw Student Price

For screenings before 6pm on Mondays to Fridays,

$6.50 for regular ticket, $9 for 3D ticket, $12 for IMAX 2D ticket, and $14 for IMAX 3D ticket

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• 1 discounted ticket per student pass

7. Shaw Senior Citizen discount

For screenings before 6pm on Mondays to Fridays,

$4 for regular ticket, $12 for IMAX 2D ticket, and $14 for IMAX 3D ticket

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• For senior citizens aged 55 and above only

FILMGARDE CINEPLEX PROMOTIONS

1. Filmgarde Student Price

$7 for regular films and $9 for 3D films, before 6pm from Mondays to Fridays

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• 1 ticket per student pass

2. Filmgarde Senior Citizen discount

$4 for regular films before 5pm from Mondays to Fridays

Conditions:

• Box office purchases only; excludes public holidays and their eves
• For senior citizens aged 55 and above only

Note: This is a non-exhaustive list of discounts presently offered at local cinemas. The conditions listed are not comprehensive and are subject to change by cinema operators and/or their partners. Validity period differs for each promotion. Limits to number of purchases might not have been listed above but still apply. The above are the author's interpretation of the terms and conditions. Information consolidated herein are intended for reference only.

GV Grand @ Great World City to close for renovations

The Golden Village cinema premises at level 3 of Great World City (GV Grand) will go on renovation, starting from Monday, 16 September.

The cineplex features 6 halls including a Gold Class theatre. Hall 1 was previously named "megascreen" when it used to screen movies in IMAX format until 2004. Additionally, hall 6 is one of GV's biggest cinema halls in terms of seating capacity.

Other cinemas around the Orchard area include Shaw Lido, Cathay Cineleisure, The Cathay and GV Plaza.

Renovation works will last for a month. The new GV Grand is expected to be unveiled in October 2013.

GV Grand

1 Kim Seng Promenade,

#03-29 Great World City,

Singapore 237994

New renovated GV Jurong Point reopens 1 May

Golden Village Jurong Point will reopen tomorrow on Tuesday, 1 May 2012! Its opening on May Day also coincides with the opening of the blockbuster movie Marvel's The Avengers, which will dominate the movie screenings on that day, and will run in both digital and 3D format.

After the complete renovation, the 6 halls will be fully digital and feature wider legroom and better elevation. They are also equipped with the latest 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound system. To mark the much anticipated opening of the newly refurbished cinema, exciting re-opening day promotions have been lined up. They include free Magnum/Vitamin Water with tickets purchased and treats from Aunty Lucy!

With the recent opening of Shaw Theatres JCube at Jurong East, it seems like residents in the west now have a wider variety of choices and greater accessibility to theatres!

Address:
1 Jurong West Central, Jurong Point Shopping Mall, #03-25B/26, Singapore 649846
Nearest MRT station: Boon Lay (EW27)