Grab your popcorn: Mulan, Train to Busan: Peninsula, Tenet, and more—these are the blockbusters to catch now that cinemas are open again
Singapore's well-loved cinemas have finally reopened this week, on July 13, after being closed for more than two months due to circuit breaker measures. According to Infocomm Media Development Authority's (IMDA) announcement, cinemas must adhere to a set of Mandatory Safe Management Measures for Cinemas, which has been assessed to meet “the necessary precautionary measures for managing the Covid-19 related risks in cinemas.”
This includes reconfigured seating arrangements, which ensure safe distancing of at least one-metre between patrons. Groups of up to five friends and family will, however, be allowed to sit together. A capacity limit of 50 patrons in each theatre hall has also been implemented. Social distancing measures must also be in place in queues and crowd management.
Other safety measures include mandatory temperature checks, SafeEntry check-in, and the wearing of masks in the premises, except when eating or drinking. Cinemas are also required to regularly clean and disinfect high touch point areas, and ensure the health and hygiene of staff.
While cinema operators saw a low turnout for its re-opening this Monday, the number of cinema-goers are likely to increase when highly-anticipated blockbusters—postponed due to the pandemic—make their entrance to the silver screens. Here are the upcoming movie releases to watch.