As well as vast improvements to the existing areas and screens, it’s seen the creation of The Avenue, a new boutique cinema experience.
We went along to meet the team who say they’re delighted with what they’ve brought to the city, which you can read all about here.
Totally unrecognisable from its former guises as Empire and Cineworld, here’s why we think Omniplex Sunderland is now one of the best cinemas around.
9. Food to your seat
In the new Avenue, you can have food served to your seat ahead of a film screening. It's different to the food downstairs, with options like burgers, small plates such as Korean chicken, pizzettas as well as the classics. Small plate prices start from £6.50. | Submitted
10. Free parking
All Omniplex customers get up to three hours free parking at the nearby Sunniside car park by validating their ticket at the entrance. | Sunderland Echo
11. Relaunch weekend offers
As part of relaunch celebrations, Omniplex Sunderland is offering tickets from £4 from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025. To launch the new additions at the site there will be a celebratory weekend with screenings of fan favourites including Jaws, The Breakfast Club and Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Pictured is longest-serving staff member, Lou Richardson. | Sunderland Echo