Are Movie Theaters Open Today? Warner, Kuo Hua, and Shin Kong Cinemas Typhoon Holiday Hours

As Typhoon Bavi's wind zone continues to approach Taiwan, wind and rain are intensifying across the island. To safeguard public safety, 10 municipalities—including Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Yilan County, Hualien County, and Lienchiang County—have officially announced work and school suspensions for July 10. With this sudden typhoon break, many moviegoers are wondering whether they can visit cinemas to catch the latest blockbusters. To ensure the safety of both customers and frontline staff, Taiwan's three major cinema chains have issued emergency operating adjustments. Below is a comprehensive update on the latest operating hours and ticketing information for major cinemas across Taiwan.

Which Warner Cinemas Are Closed All Day Today?

Warner Village Cinemas, Taiwan's leading cinema chain, has released an updated operations statement. Due to maritime and land-based typhoon warnings caused by Typhoon Bavi, and in consideration of actual weather conditions across regions, the chain has decided to significantly adjust operating hours at multiple locations to ensure the safety of moviegoers and employees.

### Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, and Hualien Areas

All Warner cinemas located in Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City, Taoyuan City, and Hualien County will be closed for the entire day on July 10 as a precautionary measure.

### Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung Areas

Locations in Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, and Taichung City, which are near affected areas, will continue to operate daytime screenings. However, all movie sessions after 6:00 PM on July 10 have been canceled.

How Has Kuo Hua Cinemas Adjusted Its Reservation System?

Kuo Hua Cinemas, with a nationwide chain presence, has also issued an announcement. Due to the wide-ranging impact of Typhoon Bavi and the potential for sudden weather changes, the chain has implemented preventive measures to suspend online and on-site ticket reservations for full-day sessions at specific locations and dates.

### Locations with Reservations Suspended on July 10

- Kuo Hua Grand Theater (Datong District, Taipei) - Changchun Kuo Hua Cinema (Zhongshan District, Taipei) - Linkou Kuo Hua Cinema - Xinzhuang Kuo Hua Cinema - Tamsui Kuo Hua Cinema - Bade Kuo Hua Cinema (Taoyuan)

All screenings on July 10 at these six locations have suspended reservation services for the entire day.

### Locations with Reservations Suspended on July 11

Due to the ongoing typhoon trajectory, in addition to the six northern locations listed above (Grand Theater, Changchun, Linkou, Xinzhuang, Tamsui, Bade), southern Taiwan's E-Da Kuo Hua Cinema and SKM Kuo Hua Cinema will also suspend full-day session reservations on July 11.

Which Shin Kong Cinemas in Central and Southern Taiwan Are Closing Early?

Another major cinema chain, Shin Kong Cinemas, has also implemented operational safeguards and staff adjustments in response to Typhoon Bavi's strong winds and heavy rains. The official announcement states that due to the direct impact of the typhoon's outer circulation and wind zone, different response measures will be taken across northern, central, and southern locations.

### Locations Closed All Day

- Taipei Shilinlin Shin Kong Cinema - Taipei Tianmu Shin Kong Cinema - Taoyuan Qingpu Shin Kong Cinema

These three northern locations will be fully closed on July 10.

### Locations Closing Early

- Taichung Zhonggang Shin Kong Cinema

Although this central location will open normally in the morning, due to worsening wind and rain in central and southern Taiwan in the evening, the cinema will fully suspend operations after 3:55 PM on July 10. The final screening will be at 3:45 PM, and the ticket counter will officially close at 3:55 PM.

Public Advisory from Cinema Chains

All cinema chains are urging the public to note that weather conditions during typhoons are extremely unstable. Before heading out, visitors should first check the latest updates on official cinema websites or social media platforms. They strongly advise against venturing out during heavy rain and strong winds, emphasizing that personal safety should be the top priority.