Celebrating 5 Years of Movie Magic at The Arc Cinema Hucknall! 

It’s hard to believe, but The Arc Cinema Hucknall is celebrating its 5th birthday — and what an incredible journey it’s been so far!

When we first opened our doors back in 2019, taking over from where The Byron cinema left off in 2006, we had no idea what lay ahead. We were proud to be the first new cinema in the UK to open post-pandemic, bringing the big screen back to Hucknall after years without a local cinema.

Since then, we’ve weathered some serious challenges: lockdowns with reduced capacity, production delays from the Writers Guild of America strikes, the rise of streaming platforms, and the cost-of-living crisis. But through it all, your support has never wavered — and we’re so grateful for it.

 5 Years of Unforgettable Moments

Over the years, The Arc Hucknall has hosted some incredible fan events. We’ve welcomed Ghostbusters in full costume, had Batmobiles and DeLoreans parked outside, and even a full-sized aircraft cockpit on display! It’s safe to say, there’s never been a dull moment here.

And of course, we’ve brought the very best blockbusters to town — from James Bond: No Time to Die, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Top Gun: Maverick, to Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Wicked. And we’re excited for what’s next, including the brand new Superman hitting screens later this year.

 What Our Team Says

Kelly, our General Manager, started as a part-time team member and has helped shape the cinema into what it is today:

“The support we get from the local communities is outstanding — we even have customers bringing staff birthday cards and presents! We have something really special here in Hucknall.”
Mark, who opened the cinema as manager and now leads marketing for all Arc Cinemas in the UK and Ireland, shared his thoughts:

“It’s an honour and a privilege to have been involved in the opening of the cinema. It continues to be a privilege to help promote it. Stepping back from a customer-facing role — which I really enjoyed — was made so much easier knowing I was handing it over to someone like Kelly, who loves this cinema and Hucknall just as much as I do.”

Of course, none of this would be possible without our fantastic team, some of whom have been with us since day one — just imagine how much popcorn they’ve served over the years! Their dedication, energy, and passion for creating great cinema experiences make The Arc something truly special.

And to you, our loyal customers: thank you. Thank you for choosing us, for making us your home for movie magic, and for escaping into the stories on the big screen with us.

Here’s to the Next Chapter

We’re proud of what we’ve built together over these last five years, and we’re even more excited for what’s to come. Here’s to another 5 (and beyond) of big screens, big stories, and big smiles at The Arc Cinema Hucknall.

See you at the cinema soon! 🍿