The Cinemark Downey and XD in Downey, California is opening to the public Friday, December 11, 2015, according to a press release issued by the company recently. The 14-screen movie theater is located at The Promenade at Downey on Apollo Way, which is the former site of Downey Studios and the Apollo Space Mission.

“Cinemark continues to expand in Southern California and we’re proud to launch our newest state-of-the-art theatre as part of The Promenade at Downey shopping center,” stated Mark Zoradi, Cinemark’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our new Luxury Lounger recliners and extremely popular XD auditorium are the perfect complement to Downey’s rich history with Hollywood and the movie industry.”

The press release also mentions the following amenities that will be available to moviegoers:

• Cinemark Luxury Loungers that are electric-powered, plush, oversized recliners with footrests and cup holders
• State-of-the-art viewing environment with wall-to-wall screens available in all auditoriums
• Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium
• 4K digital projection powered by Barco projectors; RealD 3D capability in several auditoriums
• Enhanced, sound systems that will enable customers to hear the movie as the filmmakers intended
• A cafeteria style concession stand
• Online and kiosk ticketing available
• Reserved seating

The theater will have plenty of competition, with eight other theaters within five miles, including the Krikorian Downey Cinema 10 (less than a mile away).

To see what's playing at the new theater and when, head over to the Showtimes page for the Cinemark Downey and XD!

Source: Cinemark Press Release