Shaw Theatres’ 8th outlet to replace Cathay Cineplexes at JEM
Shaw Theatres will open its eighth outlet at JEM shopping centre in Jurong East, in the space formerly occupied by Cathay Cineplexes.
According to The Straits Times (ST), the official opening date has yet to be confirmed, but moviegoers in the West can look forward to catching flicks closer to home soon.
Source: Jem
Speaking to ST, a spokesperson for Shaw Theatres said the company will be “working on a set of offerings” which it hopes patrons will find exciting.
“JEM is a fantastic mall,” they added. “We look forward to serving Jurong East and the surrounding districts once again.”
Cinema’s 8th outlet in Singapore
The opening of the JEM outlet marks Shaw Theatres’ eighth outlet in Singapore.
Source: Shaw.sg
The outlets include:
- Lido
- Balestier
- Jewel
- Paya Lebar Quarters
- Waterway Point
- Nex
- Lot One
In December 2024, the company closed its Seletar Mall outlet, following a decision by the mall’s management to repurpose the space it occupied.
Cathay Cineplexes closes multiple outlets in Singapore
Cathay Cineplexes exited JEM in March 2025. This marked its sixth outlet to shut down in under three years.
Source: Google Maps
The closures were:
- Orchard Cineleisure
- Parkway Parade
- The Cathay Building
- Ang Mo Kio Hub
- West Mall
In a statement, mm2 Asia cited ongoing challenges in the cinema industry since the onset of Covid-19 as the main reason for the JEM outlet’s closure.
“This is a result of ongoing negotiations with the landlord for more than a year,” they revealed.
Also read: Cathay Cineplex at JEM closes on 27 March, marking sixth
Cathay Cineplex at JEM closes on 27 March, marking sixth shutdown in under 3 years
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Featured image adapted from Paya Lebar Quarter and Wikipedia.
