Starting from September 25, cinemas in China can raise their audience capacity to 75 percent, compared with the current level of 50 percent, according to a notice from authorities.
The move to allow more viewers at each screening comes as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes in China.
This is good news for cinemas across China, which reopened their doors on July 20 after closing for almost six months due to the pandemic.
Public health measures at cinemas, however, will remain in effect. Online-ticketing is still required to avoid human contact. Temperature screenings, mask-wearing and thorough disinfection of theater facilities are still required as well. Food and drinks are forbidden in theaters.