New name of Rhyl cinema revealed as opening draws closer
While work is already underway behind the scenes, the exact reopening date is still a work in progress, the company said.
Plans are moving ahead, but the team is "holding off" on promising a specific opening date just yet.
'It's an exciting project, and we'd love to be open in time for the autumn slate of films,' added Geoff Greaves, managing director at Merlin Cinemas.
"But it's important to us that we get this right and not rush things.
"We should have a good idea of an expected opening date soon.'
Strand Cinema Rhyl will operate alongside its sister cinema in Prestatyn, Scala Cinema, which is already part of the Merlin Cinemas group of independent cinemas.
MORE: 6,000 free tickets snapped up for Rhyl Summertime Weekender
Leader of Denbighshire County Council, Councillor Jason McLellan said, 'It's so exciting to see another business on the verge of opening on the prom in Rhyl.
"Following the huge success of the opening of Queen's Market, this will be another attraction for residents and visitors alike and will be part of the catalyst for regeneration in our seaside town.
"We're so pleased that Merlin Cinemas have stepped in and this further demonstrates confidence from the private sector in Rhyl's future.
"When Strand Cinema opens, I urge residents to support it as well as other leisure facilities in the town – we need everyone to be backing our businesses to ensure their continued success.'
Merlin Cinemas began its journey 35 years ago with a single screen in Penzance in Cornwall, and now operates over 20 cinemas across the UK.
Known for saving and restoring historic and modern venues alike, Merlin is committed to keeping cinema-going affordable, accessible, and magical for local communities.
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