A West Hartford movie theater in Blue Back Square says it’s reopening this summer as an upscale cinema.
Cinépolis West Hartford, which temporarily closed three weeks ago, is currently undergoing a “multimillion-dollar” renovation aimed at adding luxury amenities and seating to the South Main Street space, says operator Cinépolis USA, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Mexican movie chain Cinépolis.
It will reopen as Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas this summer, officials say.
Following the renovations, the 21,462-square-foot cinema will feature six screens and 359 reclining leather seats. The entrance will house an upscale lounge-style lobby with “gourmet” concessions.
An in-theater waiter service will also allow moviegoers to order dine-in food from a button on their seat or through the Cinépolis USA mobile app.
The theater will also provide AV (audiovisual) technology, which could accommodate web streaming, live broadcast services and video conferences in hopes of drawing events and business meetings.
Cinépolis says it plans to hire 75 people for its West Hartford location.
Founded in 2011, the fast-growing theater chain acquired the West Hartford facility, formerly known as Criterion Cinemas, in July 2016 in addition to three other theaters in New York and New Jersey. Cinépolis USA also operates in Florida, Texas and California.
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that the Cinépolis West Hartford movie theater would include a full bar. However, Cinépolis meant to say it’s pursuing a liquor license to provide a full bar.
