The Prime Minister is encouraging people to go out and see a film if they can to give the beleaguered entertainment industry some much-needed support.
Cineworld's decision comes after the release of the new James Bond film No Time to Die was delayed for a second time.
In light of the closures, we thought we’d take a look back at happier times when Sheffield was full of open cinemas, but do you remember any of them?
Take a look at a few of our snaps from yesteryear.
In light of the closures, we thought we’d take a look back at happier times when Sheffield was full of open cinemas, but do you remember any of them?