Cineworld has confirmed they are still hoping to reopen all of its cinemas in July, as lockdown measures continue to ease.

Movie-goers will be excited to hear that the cinema chain is eyeing to reopen all of its branches by July 10, and even have a select few open a few weeks earlier.

This would mean that with many shops now reopened, shoppers at intu Watford can visit the cinema by July.

Once reopened, there would be new safety measures in place including an updated booking system to ensure social distancing, and adapted movie schedules to avoid a build up of crowds.

In a statement to investors, the cinema giant said: “Cineworld currently anticipates that Government restrictions related to cinemas will be lifted in each of its territories by July.

“Subject to this and confirmation of the schedule for film releases, Cineworld anticipates the reopening of all its cinemas in July.

“Cineworld has put in place procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable cinema experience for its employees and customers.”

The chain had a $3.5bilion net debt in December, but managed to secure $110million (£90million) through increasing the amount it is able to borrow from its banks.

It has also been approved for an additional potential $45 million (£37 million) in Government-backed coronavirus large business interruption loans.

The new funding gives the company enough headroom to support the chain even if cinemas have to stay closed until the end of the year, managers said.

When discussing upcoming theatrical releases, Cineworld said: “Cineworld is excited by the great movie line-up to follow the reopening of cinemas, starting with the highly anticipated new Chris Nolan movie Tenet and immediately after that with Mulan, a new Disney adventure movie.”