Movie-goers in Windsor craving a sequel to the city’s one-theatre scene won’t have to wait much longer for the spotlight to shine on a second option.
Landmark Cinemas is opening a new location in Windsor, replacing the former SilverCity movie theatre, which closed in 2022 due to low attendance levels before the pandemic.
“It’s all-recliner seating throughout the entire building. We’ve got 700 recliner seats across eight auditoriums,” said Landmark Cinemas president Dave Cohen during a media event Tuesday.
In addition to recliner seats, Landmark Cinemas offers “premiere” seating — heated seats with adjustable headrests, personal side tables with cubbies for belongings, coat hooks and privacy enclosures.
“Premiere” seating at Landmark Cinemas in Windsor, Ont. seen on Nov. 19, 2024. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Down from the 12 auditoriums available at SilverCity, Landmark Cinemas has reduced that number to eight.
One of those auditoriums, called the “Luxe,” features premiere seating …