BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 A Bakersfield movie theater is getting a major makeover that will bring luxury amenities and affordable ticket prices to local moviegoers.<\/p>\n
Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall announced a multi-million-dollar renovation set to be completed in January 2026. The upgrades include heated leather recliner seating, upgraded screens known as Titan Luxe and Dolby Atmos sound, new menu items, and a membership program.<\/p>\n
Officials said the heated recliner seats in the IMAX auditorium make it the only IMAX screen with such seating within 100 miles of Bakersfield.<\/p>\n
The theater also announced that tickets for regular traditional theater seating will now cost only $8 all day.<\/p>\n
The membership program will offer two versions: a free-to-join option and a premium membership, both providing rewards and discounts to members.<\/p>\n
Currently, three theaters with the new recliner seats are available, and five more are undergoing renovations scheduled to open in January.<\/p>\n
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