A Bakersfield movie theater is getting a major makeover that will bring luxury amenities and affordable ticket prices to local moviegoers.
Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall announced a multi-million-dollar renovation set to be completed in January 2026. The upgrades include heated leather recliner seating, upgraded screens known as Titan Luxe and Dolby Atmos sound, new menu items, and a membership program.
Officials said the heated recliner seats in the IMAX auditorium make it the only IMAX screen with such seating within 100 miles of Bakersfield…