Augur Group, the owner of the cinema located on the leisure park near the A14, has proposed closing the cinema early next year due to significant drops in attendance over the past five years. The cinema, which opened in the 1990s, faces challenges including the impact of the pandemic and the rise of streaming services, as well as competition from Cineworld at Rushden Lakes.
Augur Group , which owns the building, said that over the past five years attendances had "dropped significantly", and the cinema was "no longer viable" and would close early next year.The cinema, located on the leisure park near the A14, first opened in the 1990s.
However, its owner, Augur Group, cited significant challenges facing the cinema industry, including the impact of the pandemic and the rise of streaming services. The group also said competition from the Cineworld at Rushden Lakes had "compounded" difficulties in Kettering.Odeon said it would vacate the site by February 2025, with its focus now on supporting staff affected by the closure.How a quiet village turned into the Land of Oz for WickedThe Orion Cinema's owner says he hopes crowds will continue to visit for "many more years to come".
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