Popcorn will be allowed at Ontario movie theatres when COVID-19 restrictions lift

Popcorn will once again be on the menu at movie theatres in Ontario when they are allowed to reopen next Monday.

CTV News Toronto has learned the Doug Ford government has finalized regulations that will offer granular details on what is, and what is not, allowed when Omicron-related restrictions are eased on Jan. 31.

The decision to allow snacks at cinemas comes just days after provincial officials told CTV News Ottawa that popcorn would be banned in cinemas to reduce transmission during the opening.

At the time, Cineplex theatres called the decision “disappointing” and pushed for a reversal.

"We’ll keep our poppers warm so we are ready for when these unwarranted restrictions lift," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex.