CINEWORLD has outlined its latest reopening plan, with the chain’s UK sites set to start showing films again from July 10.

The firm saw its entire estate of 787 cinemas in 10 countries have to close due to the coronavirus crisis and lockdowns. It now plans to start trading from some branches during the last weeks of June, and have all sites open over the course of next month.

The company, which this month said it no longer plans to proceed with a deal to buy Canada’s Cineplex​ chain in a C$2.8 billion agreement, will introduce measures to promote social distancing.

Cineworld said it has updated its booking system to ensure social distancing within sites, and adapted daily movie schedules to manage queues and avoid the build-up of crowds in lobbies. It has also enhanced cleaning procedures.

Chief executive Mooky Greidinger said: “We are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have missed going to the movie theatre.”

Greidinger added: “With a strong slate confirmed for the coming weeks, including among others Tenet, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II, Wonder Women 1984, Black Widow, Bond, Soul, Top Gun Maverick and many more, the entire Cineworld team remains committed to being ‘the best place to watch a movie’”.