The Filmhouse cinema in Edinburgh is set to reopen on June 27, 2025, following a successful three-year campaign to prevent its closure.

Originally opened in 1978, the cinema closed on October 6, 2022, due to the collapse of its parent charity, the Centre for the Moving Image.

Refurbishment began in February 2025, funded by £324,000 from the Open the Doors! crowdfunding campaign and £1.5 million from the UK Government, alongside significant donations from Screen Scotland and Creative Scotland.

The £2 million refurbishment includes extensive repairs and a complete internal refit, enhancing the cinema's facilities.

The refurbishment focuses on comfort, featuring improved seating with extra legroom, a revamped foyer, and a refurbished bar offering sustainable food and drink options.

In a second phase of work scheduled for July 2025, the cinema will expand from three to four screens, increasing its capacity to 350 seats.

The building's owners, Caledonian Heritable, signed a new 25-year lease to keep the cinema operational, with the refurbishment work commencing earlier this year.

Andrew Simpson, the executive director of Filmhouse, highlighted the community's enduring love for the cinema and its vital role in providing quality film experiences.

Margaret Graham from the Edinburgh City Council praised the reopening as a major cultural asset for the city, enhancing access to global cinema.

The reopening campaign garnered support from notable patrons, including actors Jack Lowden, Charlotte Wells, Brian Cox, and Emma Thompson, who emphasized the cinema's importance to independent filmmaking.

Ongoing fundraising efforts continue to support the cinema's revival and ensure its long-term sustainability.