Mr. Ellis Jacob reports

THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION HAS ARRIVED: THE FIRST QUEBEC LOCATION OF THE REC ROOM OPENS MONDAY

Cineplex Inc. will open its first location of The Rec Room on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in the province of Quebec, adjacent to a new, premium Cineplex theatre, all part of the Royalmount district in Montreal. The Rec Room offers guests a playground of gaming, dining, live entertainment, and the perfect spot for hosting parties or corporate events. Located above The Rec Room Royalmount is a new Cineplex theatre that includes five auditoriums, each with recliner seating, laser projectors and wall-to-wall screens, and one with D-Box recliners.

"We're thrilled to be opening our first location of The Rec Room in Quebec," said Ellis Jacob, president and chief executive officer, Cineplex. "As the entertainment leader in Canada, we're proud to have created a one-of-a-kind venue in the province that brings people together to enjoy movies, gaming and live entertainment, alongside delicious food and drinks. Our new Cineplex theatre, located directly above The Rec Room Royalmount, will give our guests the freedom to eat, play and watch a movie, all under one roof, in this exciting new social playground."

The Rec Room/Cineplex Cinemas is over 50,000 square feet of entertainment, featuring something for everyone:

• A central area to play more than 80 amusement games, where guests can earn points and redeem them for prizes at Le Coin des Champions;
• Featuring duckpin bowling, pool tables and augmented reality darts with dynamic game challenges as you play;
• A live-entertainment space for the best in local talent, including musical and comedy acts;
• Cineplex Cinemas includes five auditoriums, each with full recliners, laser projectors, wall-to-wall screens and D-Box recliners offered in one auditorium;
• The opening of both venues has generated 200 local jobs.

The Rec Room also features sit-down and quick-service food-and-beverage options to enjoy:

• An upscale casual bar and dining area offering a selection of signature cocktails as well as shareable and handcrafted dishes, featuring a mural created by Montreal visual artist Jason Wasserman;
• Eat while you compete -- La Cantine features premium poutines, savoury snacks and hand-helds, and a sweet selection of made-to-order funnel cakes;
• A large outdoor terrace for gathering in warmer months, opening in spring 2025;
• Enhance your movie-going experience by grabbing a bite or drink before or after the show at The Rec Room, taking the stress out of finding the perfect spot.

About Cineplex Inc.

Cineplex is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the film entertainment and content, amusement and leisure, and media sectors. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through its circuit of 168 movie theatres and location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for eats and entertainment (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining and live performances together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses in cinema media (Cineplex Media), digital commerce, alternative programming (Cineplex Events), motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures) and digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media). Providing even more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada's largest entertainment and lifestyle loyalty program.