Empire Cinema

LOSE YOURSELF IN FILM

Empire Cinema - Basildon is the eight most visited cinemas in the UK.

Following a recent £1million state-of-the-art refurbishment now offers cinema-goers a truly 21st century theatre experience. Now boasting 16 theatres providing more seating accommodation for blockbuster films and a wider choice of feature films to enjoy. New upgraded seating includes comfy bean bags and luxury leather reclining chairs featuring new back lit illumination, positioned in stadium arrangement for a better viewing angle. Each theatre has been decorated throughout with modern designed wall coverings and thick pile carpeting combined with subtle coloured lighting that creates a comfortable yet exciting ambiance. 5 largest theatres have been equipped with the newest digital projectors powered by super computing technology with the remaining theatres getting theirs just as soon as the technology becomes available.

All theatres feature a new and amazing 6.1 surround sound built to THX specification that deliver astonishing sound clarity and special sound effects the way the director intended. upgrade your tickets and head to Screen 16 otherwise known as "IMPACT", view the main feature on Essex's largest screen from wall to wall and floor to ceiling measuring an whooping 146m² you'll feel as if you are in the film.

The ultimate XBOX 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 gaming environment. Enjoy a private party with friends and compete against one another on our huge screens and experience games special sound effects in true surround sound. Enjoy any of our library of games.

Private Studios for your private event.
Hire one of our studios and enjoy any film in a new and exciting way shared with friends and family great for any occasion.

Take a peek at Ghost Rider 2 - Trailer

Enjoy this film on our IMPACT screen from Feb 17