Four º£½ÇÊÓƵ cinema chains have closed their doors as a result of coronavirus.
Cineworld, Vue, Odeon and Picturehouse have announced they are shutting all of their venues across the country immediately and until further notice.
Further information and FAQs for customers about refunds and loyalty memberships are available on their websites.
The move affects hundreds of venues across the country while the outbreak of the disease has prompted some film studios to put back the release of films with others bringing forward release dates of films to stream.
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Cinema Association, which represents the industry, said: "Mindful of the latest scientific advice from the Government, the coming days will see the closure of most º£½ÇÊÓƵ cinema sites.
"The priority now is to ensure the thousands who work in the sector, many of them young people, are helped during what will be an exceptionally challenging period for them and cinema venues are supported to overcome what for many will represent an unprecedented challenge to their existence.
"The association's priority at the moment is ensuring the support above is put in place."
Cineworld said: "We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all of our employees and guests.
"We deeply value our movie-loving customers and their health and wellbeing is our number one priority during this difficult time.
"We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible to enjoy a full slate of film releases."
Vue said: "Since the first news of the Covid-19 outbreak, we have been doing everything we can to provide a high-quality, enjoyable and safe big screen experience for our customers.
"However, in line with the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government's latest public health advice, we will be closing all our venues in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Ireland until further notice.
"As you would expect, we are also doing our part by putting employment policies in place so that our staff are protected and are not penalised financially.
"We want to wish all our customers and employees well during these difficult times."
Odeon said: "Following government guidelines, Odeon Cinemas are closed until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back soon."
Picturehouse said: "It's with great sadness that Picturehouse is announcing the closure of all it's cinemas across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ until further notice."
