Cinema rules as Vue, Odeon and Showcase reopen on May 17

While Wales' First Minster Mark Drakeford confirmed on Friday that cinemas can open there today as well.

Peter Rabbit 2, The Conjuring Part II ad Sir Alex: Never Give In are among the blockbusters fans will be able to book to see when cinemas open again.

However, Covid-secure measures are expected to stay in place until at least June 21, including social distancing.

It means viewers will have to follow a strict set of rules when they watch a movie.

Here, we take you through the reopening plans for some of the biggest high street cinema chains:

Cineworld

There are 127 Cineworld cinemas in the UK, including under the Picturehouse brand.

The chain has said it will reopen all screens in England and Scotland from May 19, two days after they are allowed to.

Cinema-goers will have to wear a face mask when watching a film although they can be removed when eating and drinking.

Friends and families will be allowed to sit together but the booking system will ensure a safe distance is kept between where separate groups sit.

Film times will be staggered to reduced the number of customers arriving and leaving the cinema at the same time, plus additional cleaning will be carried out between viewings.

Plastic screens have been put up at the tills and customers will be encouraged to pay by contactless payment when possible.

The chain has also signed a deal with Warner Bros to screen its films exclusively up to 45 days ahead of streaming services.

Opening times vary depending on the branch. You can find your nearest one using the .

Odeon

Odeon is reopening 105 cinema venues today, May 17, including the flagship venues in Leicester Square, Trafford Centre and at Birmingham Broadway Plaza.

There are only four locations that won't be opening today.

These branches are in Banbury, Canterbury, Oxford Magdalen Street and Worcester.