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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider World-class cinematic experience at SM Cinema, SM City Cebu

World-class cinematic experience at SM Cinema, SM City Cebu

Published Jun 26, 2023 03:45 pm
Actress Julia Barretto (center) joins the grand launching of SM Cinema Cebu recently. Also in the photo are SM Cinema's Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Ruby Ann Reyes, Vice President for Mall Operations in Visayas, Michelle Leslie Llaños, and Regional Operations Manager, Ana Kristin Therese M. Seno. Upgraded and comfortable seats, a wider screen and clearer view, an advanced and precise sound system, mouth-watering snacks, and a fresh new vibe awaits you and your movie friends at the all-new SM Cinema which opened its doors to Cebuano moviegoers at SM City Cebu last June 21. Guests were delighted with fun activities and lots of exciting prizes. The re-opening made it more entertaining with cosplayers and star-studded celebrities.

Wait in style at the SM Cinema lobby where you can relax and eat snacks from Snack Time before watching your favorite movie.


Four regular cinemas with first-class seats, sounds, and screen

Equipped with spacious Opus fixed seats with cushioned headrests, soft foam backrests, and bigger legroom, the four newly opened cinemas can now cater to up to 512 viewers, with each having a capacity of 125 guests with three designated seats for persons in wheelchairs. Its Dolby 7.1 surround sound system makes a powerful audio encounter that can put you into the real action. Its state-of-the-art Laser Projector displays a spectacle of colors giving a precise and superb cinematic experience.

Cozy up at the Director’s Club lounge where you can stay and unwind as SM Cinema’s friendly staff prepare your very own exclusive watch party.


Exclusive watch parties at SM Cinema Director’s Club

Last month, SM Cinema at SM City Cebu opened two Directors Club to the public which offers an A-List experience for moviegoers starting with an aesthetic exclusive lobby with friendly staff welcoming guests. Extraordinary comfort awaits moviegoers, seating them on a total of 96 premium soft recliner seats with spacious side tables for food & drinks, and a specialized menu with a butler service through a service buzzer on each seat. Here, movie screens are equipped with Laser Projector, a cutting-edge technology that offers the highest quality of image, and Dolby Atmos for a more advanced sound system.

SM City Cebu recently opened two Director’s Club to cater the increasing demand for Cebuanos to experience A-list exclusive watch parties for their family and friends.


Immerse yourself in every scene with SM Cinema IMAX

SM Cinema at SM City Cebu also offers a fun and exciting IMAX movie experience that can seat up to 394 moviegoers. Get closer to the action with a wider view of crystal-clear images from the scenes of your favorite movies and the thrill from the crisp sound with perfectly tuned audio of IMAX Precision Sound. Feeling like you are part of the scene is always better as IMAX takes you to the world of adventures, fully immersing the audience in every scene.

Elite cinematic experience awaits you at SM Cinema Director’s Club at SM City Cebu. This spacious cinema offers movie screens equipped with world-class technology for the best quality of film projection and sounds.


Being the country’s leader in movie entertainment, SM Cinema offers the best experience with its Regular Cinema, IMAX Cinema, and Director’s Club for your family to better enjoy movie adventures with its state-of-the-art movie screens, precision sounds, and comfortable seats. Watching movies has never been better with SM Cinema at SM City Cebu.

Director’s Club recliner seats are soft and spacious with side tables for refreshments from Snack Time’s specialized menu served by SM Cinema’s friendly butler service which is just one call way with just a click of a button on each side of the seats.


Special offers and promotions

Great deals are waiting for you at SM Cinema, a super treat for a superhero movie experience! Enjoy your free popcorn, nuggets, and bottled water for every purchase of The Flash Ticket. Keep an eye out for special discounts and deals that can make your cinema experience even more memorable and fun.

SM Cinema recently opened four 2d Cinemas at SM City Cebu which can cater 126 viewers each with 3 friendly spaces for persons on wheelchair.


To know more about SM Cinemas’ promos, deals, and exciting activities, visit [www.smcinema.com](http://www.smcinema.com) or visit SMCinema on social media. Book your tickets now to experience the new thrill at the all-new SM Cinema at SM City Cebu.
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