Poole Cineworld joins Weymouth in announcing closure
The Dorset sites are among six shutting across the country
Poole's Cineworld at Tower Park is joining Weymouth's site in announcing its closure.
The cinema chain's said it will shut another six of its site, following a major restructuring process.
The leisure firm has not disclosed how many jobs will be impacted by the closures.
Weymouth's only cinema on New Bond Street is to shut on December 30th, but a date for the Poole screens closing hasn't been confirmed as yet.
The move will leave Cineworld with 90 cinemas across the UK.
Cineworld's restructuring also resulted in reduced rents at a raft of other UK sites, helping to increase cost savings across the business.
The company said it has improved its financial position by also securing additional funds, including £40 million in liquidity.
It also plans to invest around £35 million across its estate, particularly in refurbishing existing cinemas.
Javier Sotomayor, president of Cineworld International, said:
"The successful completion of our restructuring plan, achieved with the crucial support of our landlords, protects thousands of jobs across the UK and provides us with the financial stability to continue investing in delivering extraordinary experiences for our valued customers.
"This milestone sets the stage for a brighter future, enabling Cineworld to continue sharing joy in communities across the UK for many years to come."
It comes amid a busy period for the film industry, with a recent major releases including Wicked, Gladiator II, Paddington In Peru and Moana 2.