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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755856854404TIP09111 - resized.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px" alt="Handout"/>Handout</div>MAKATI — Ayala Malls’ Glorietta relaunched its cinemas on Aug. 20 with a modernized look, upgraded technology, and the introduction of a new luxury movie house, marking another milestone in the Makati mall’s ongoing reinvention.The refreshed cinema lobby now features a massive 300-square-meter LED screen with 13K resolution and 3D capability, touted as one of the largest in the country. The wall-to-ceiling display serves as both centerpiece and welcome experience, showcasing trailers, visuals and immersive storytelling for arriving guests.Other upgrades include a redesigned lobby with open seating areas, improved sightlines, and a revamped Movie Snackbar. The space also connects more seamlessly to Glorietta’s Korea/Japan Town corridor, which has become a dining and leisure destination.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755857091526TIP09210 - resized.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/>Handout</div>Inside the theaters, moviegoers will find new interiors with ambient feature lighting, wider seats with more legroom, laser projection for sharper images, and Dolby Atmos sound for a more immersive experience. Clearer wayfinding signage was also introduced to make it easier to navigate the entertainment zone.The biggest addition is the A-Luxe cinema, a boutique theater with just 60 motorized recliner seats. Each seat comes with a personal tablet, USB charging port, and extra-wide spacing for comfort, offering a more exclusive setting for premium screenings.The relaunch was marked with cocktails, a live set by DJ Jimmy Nocon, and the first public run of the massive LED screen. Guests also experienced A-Luxe during a block screening of the highly anticipated anime film &quot;Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.&quot;<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755856948584TIP09148 - resized.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/>Handout</div>“Glorietta Cinemas are not just back — they’re better, bolder, and built for today’s movie lovers,” said Yvette Roldan, Ayala Malls’ ancillary business head. “This is where past memories meet new stories.”Paul Birkett, chief operating officer of Ayala Malls, said the cinemas are part of Glorietta’s broader transformation into a more vibrant lifestyle hub. “From the outset, our vision was clear: Glorietta will have a refreshed atmosphere that honors its legacy whilst embracing the future. Glorietta’s reimagination goes beyond the physical, with a fresh retail mix of global brands, standout flagships, and unique concepts,” he said.Ayala Malls said more updates are in the pipeline as renovations continue, with Glorietta positioning itself once again as a center of community, culture and entertainment in Makati.

Ayala Malls’ Glorietta relaunched its cinemas on Aug. 20 with a modernized look, upgraded technology, and the introduction of a new luxury movie house, marking another milestone in the Makati mall’s ongoing reinvention.

Ayala Malls’ Glorietta relaunched its cinemas on Aug. 20 with a modernized look, upgraded technology, and the introduction of a new luxury movie house, marking another milestone in the Makati mall’s ongoing reinvention.

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Published Aug 23, 2025 11:02 AM PHT

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