Overview

• Odeon Cinemas has confirmed the closure of its Bracknell branch on June 1, 2025, following mutual agreement with the landlord.
• This follows recent shutdowns of Odeon’s Surrey Quays and Covent Garden locations, with redevelopment cited as a key factor.
• Cineworld, another major UK cinema chain, has announced plans to close up to 25 cinemas, with six venues already slated for closure.
• The closures highlight financial pressures on the cinema industry, including rising energy and rental costs, a cost-of-living squeeze, and competition from streaming services.
• Odeon has pledged to support affected staff by seeking to redeploy them to other locations, while local moviegoers express concern over losing affordable entertainment options.