This decision is great news for all cinema lovers who have anxiously been awaiting news on the opening date for cinemas since cinema is one of the favorite entertainment leisure time activities and a big part of the culture for all. As the world slowly adjusts to the “new normal,” the audience can once again look forward to going to the movies and new releases that are soon going to be released in CineStar Cinemas.

"We would like to thank the Civil Protection Headquarters of the Republic of Croatia, the Croatian Institute of Public Health and the Ministry of Culture, and Media for their support and understanding during this entire period of crisis. Between the time of closure and reopening of the cinemas, we used the time to plan and implement all necessary measures for protecting the health of cinema employees and visitors. We have prepared cinemas for visitors in accordance to new standards, we have carried out disinfection, as well as established new hygiene standards and their maintenance, and introduced employees to protective procedures and techniques, so that we are fully prepared for the reopening," said Jadranka Islamović, CEO and Member of the Board at Blitz-CineStar.

Reopening plans include the latest health and safety measures provided by the Croatian Institute of Public Health guidelines for the cinematic industry. Auditorium capacities will be limited and online reservation system and concessions will automatically block sales of one seat between two different groups to maintain proper social distancing throughout the movie. Furthermore, CineStar will take into consideration the schedule of movie screenings by allowing longer gaps between shows, to reduce the number of potential visitors in lobbies where the recommended physical distance is 1,5 meters.

Another novelty introduced in CineStar Cinemas at the reopening will be a faster and safer concession order of menus that visitors will now be able to purchase online while buying tickets. Menus will include different choices with popcorn, nachos, a soft-drink and/or chocolates. Menus purchased online can be picked up on the concessions prior to the start of the movie.

A wide variety of exciting and rich programming has been announced as cinemas reopen. In the first week, the audience will be able to choose from several film premieres: the explosive psychological thriller “Unhinged” starring Oscar-winning Russell Crowe, as well as the endlessly romantic and inspiring musical story "I Still Believe". For the bravest there is the tense horror “Brahms: Boy II”.  The youngest audience, as well as adults looking for cheerful fun, can enjoy the synchronized animations "Onward" and "Captain Sabretooth and the Magic Diamond". The film with one of the highest budgets ever made in Hollywood, the long-awaited "Tenet", brought to us by one of today's most successful directors, Christopher Nolan, arrives at CineStar cinemas on August 27. A week before the première of “Tenet”, fans will be able to enjoy a global event marking the 10th anniversary of yet another masterpiece directed by Nolan - "Inception".

From August 27, the animated family adventure "Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs", synchronized for the youngest audience, will start showing in cinemas. In the week from September 3, the long-awaited première of the great Disney spectacle "Mulan" and the eerie time-bending thriller "Antebellum", from the producer of the films "Get Out" and "Us", are waiting for us as well.

Based on the bestseller by writer Anne Todd, "After We Collided", a sequel to the mega-hit "After" from 2019, is coming to CineStar cinemas from September 10. That same week will be further enriched with a couple of more films, a crime mystery "Postcard Killings" and an animated all-around fun for the whole family about the world's most famous dog "Scooby-Doo!".

The reopening of CineStar Cinemas on August 20 is further enhanced by additional novelties in Zagreb's CineStar Arena, where visitors can expect completely refurbished Gold Class cinemas for their enjoyment. Also, CineStar Joker in Split has been completely renovated and will be the first to bring novelties to the Croatian market in form of - a "KIDS cinema" with a slide and playroom, as well as new seats in form of "Royal beds", comfortable leather beds for two, that will be available in all cinema halls of this favorite Split cinema.

CineStar Cinemas invite you to continue your cinema journey with new cinematic experiences of bringing people together, families closer, and creating unforgettable moments for all audiences.

Secure your ticket on time via iCineStar application or online at www.cinestarcinemas.hr.