New Cinemas Open in Australia as Moviegoers Flock Back to the Big Screen
Australia is experiencing a cinema boom, with a number of new venues opening across the country. This comes as box office takings hit a record high, with Australians eager to return to the big screen after years of pandemic restrictions.
One of the most notable new openings is the Angelika Film Centre in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. The centre offers a mix of arthouse and mainstream titles, and has been praised for its high-quality programming and comfortable seating.
In Sydney, the IMAX cinema has reopened at the Ribbon building in Darling Harbour. The cinema is part of a large-scale redevelopment of the area, and is expected to be a major draw for tourists and locals alike.
Other new cinemas that have recently opened in Australia include the Penny Lane Cinema in Melbourne and the Powerhouse outdoor cinema in New Farm, Brisbane.
The cinema boom is being driven by a number of factors, including the release of a number of popular blockbusters, the increasing popularity of premium cinemas, and the growing demand for unique and immersive cinema experiences.
"Everything's now focused on experience, so developers are saying 'I need entertainment, including cinemas in my venue'," said National Association of Cinema Operators executive director Cameron Mitchell.
The opening of new cinemas is a positive sign for the Australian film industry, and is likely to lead to further growth in the sector.