First look at Wigan's newest and only cinema - featuring huge screens, sofa beds and food trucks
Wigan’s newest cinema - and the only main one in the borough - has opened featuring huge screens and mammoth pizzas.
The Omniplex Cinema at Robin Park opened its doors today (July 4) following a massive £3.5m investment to transform the former Empire cinema into an ‘ambitious’ and luxury movie theatre.
Just in time for big summer films like Despicable Me 4 and Deadpool & Wolverine, the cinema features 11 screens, including a state-of-the-art OmniplexMAXX screen which features an extra-large screen, luxury recline seating and a Dolby Atmos 3D sound system.
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The cinema will include 900 fully-electric reclining seats, alongside 100 sofa beds where people can watch the latest blockbuster releases in ‘complete comfort’.
To go with the screen advancements and a new lavish lobby area, there will also be plenty of food and drink choices on offer too.
Joe’s Food Truck, a 23-inch airstream trailer converted into a food stall, will sell the likes of 24-inch pizzas, chicken tenders and grilled sandwiches, whilst a Beer & Cocktail Van will offer up a range of alcoholic and non-alc options beyond the typical selection of soft drinks and slushies.
As part of a focus on convenience, customers will also be able to have food and drinks delivered directly to their seats by using the Service to Seat order system, which scans QR codes.
Speaking about the launch, Paul John Anderson, Director of the Omniplex Cinema Group said: “Omniplex Wigan is our most ambitious project to date, we have worked with the best interior designers, suppliers and contractors to create a unique and elevated cinema experience.
“Our significant investment has completely transformed the cinema, with a lavish lounge, exciting new food and drinks trucks and our cutting-edge OmniplexMAXX screen all contributing towards an unforgettable atmosphere for film fans in the area."
The Wigan cinema forms part of a wider £22.5m investment, which saw a number of Empire Cinema locations across the UK and Ireland acquired by the Omniplex Cinema Group.
As part of the 18-month project, the locations will be acquired and refurbished with state-of-the-art projection and digital sound facilities.
Some of the first films to be screened at the new Wigan cinema include Inside Out 2, A Quiet Place: Day One, Bad Boys Ride or Die and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
You can find more details on the cinema here. Omniplex Wigan is located at Robin Leisure Park, Wigan, WN5 0UJ.