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Surprise! Movie Intermission Returns to Canadian Theaters
24 Mar
Summary
- Some Canadian cinemas introduced a 15-minute intermission for a 4-hour film.
- The movie, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' is a sequel to a 2025 hit.
- A viral video captured audience reactions to the unprecedented pause.
Canadian movie theaters recently introduced a 15-minute intermission for screenings of the highly anticipated film, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge.' This decision by Cineplex was a novel experience for many Canadian audiences, who are accustomed to uninterrupted movie viewings. The film, a sequel to the 2025 hit 'Dhurandhar,' boasts an impressive runtime of nearly four hours, prompting the cinema chain to offer a break.
A video capturing the audience's surprised and delighted reactions during the interval went viral online. Viewers were seen stepping out for refreshments or restroom breaks, with some expressing amusement at the break's novelty. The clip highlighted that such intermissions, common in Indian cinema, are rarely found in Canadian theaters, sparking a wider conversation about the practice.
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt. Released theatrically on March 19, 2026, following previews, the film has achieved significant box-office success internationally, particularly in Canada and North America. The return of intermissions for this extended film has led some viewers to suggest the practice could be beneficial for all long-duration movies.
