Arc Cinema has taken 29,500 sq ft of space and a total of eight screens at Animate, a £40m leisure scheme in Preston to be delivered by Maple Grove.
The cinema chain joins fellow anchor tenant Hollywood Bowl which committed to a 16-lane alley extending to 20,300 sq ft in November 2021.
Maple Grove aims to start on site in October this year with practical completion due in 2024.
Andrew Dewhurst, development director at Maple Grove Developments, said: “With planning now secured, working with Preston City Council, we now have the confidence to press on with the detailed design in readiness for a construction start.
“In addition to the Arc Cinema, four of the restaurant units are now under offer and we expect to be able to announce more names throughout the spring.”
Bradys and CBRE are the joint letting agents for Animate and advised Maple Grove Developments. Barker Proudlove represented Arc Cinema.
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