Moviegoers in Markham will soon be able to experience VIP treatment complete with snack service, licensed areas and motion seats.

Cineplex Cinemas Downtown Markham and VIP will open Friday, April 3.

Meanwhile, the curtain will go down on Cineplex Odeon First Markham Place, which will close after its last show on Thursday, April 2.

Along with nine regular auditoriums and an IMAX auditorium, the new theatre will have three VIP auditoriums that offer reserved seating, food and beverage service to seats, licensed auditoriums and a licensed lounge.

Additionally, auditorium 2 will feature two rows of D-BOX Motion Seats, which provide multi-sensory enhancement. Many action movies are coded to command D-BOX seats to move with action on the screen.

“Cineplex Cinemas Downtown Markham and VIP will be one of Markham’s premier entertainment attractions,” said Ellis Jacob, president and CEO, Cineplex Entertainment. “From our VIP Cinemas to the cutting edge IMAX experience, we know our guests are going to enjoy the exceptional entertainment experience we have in store.”

It’s not just the service that is getting an upgrade. While the theatre will have traditional movie snacks, it will offer VIP menu items like calamari, flatbread pizza and salads.

The theatre will also feature an XSCAPE Entertainment Centre, with video and interactive games, and additional food options.

The new VIP theatre is at 179 Enterprise Blvd., near Warden Avenue and Hwy. 407 in the new Downtown Markham.