CWF CINEMAS to Restart Construction of New Theater in Nakagome District

CWF CINEMAS Announces Resumption of Theater Construction in Nakagome District

CWF CINEMAS, based in Saku City, Nagano, led by President Noritaka Kawaguchi, has exciting news for film enthusiasts in the Nakagome district. After a significant review of its construction plans and completion of additional funding, the company is ready to restart the long-awaited movie theater project.

CWF CINEMAS was established on August 8, 2024, with the ambition of launching its theater by summer 2026. However, due to rising material prices and labor costs, ongoing assessments and adjustments to their financial plans were necessary, particularly ahead of summer 2025.

Thanks to the support from local enthusiasts in Nagano Prefecture, including the first responders from Karuizawa Town and collaboration with Tokyo-based animation studios, CWF CINEMAS has successfully secured the additional funding needed to move forward. The company is now focused on laying down the framework for a fresh construction timeline and aims to open the theater by 2027.

The theater's development has been a much-anticipated addition for the community, and the company sincerely apologizes for the delays. The new plans symbolize a commitment to delivering a high-quality cinema experience for local residents and visitors alike.

In this process, CWF CINEMAS has received numerous inquiries concerning job openings and donations, reflecting the community's enthusiasm and support. The company is actively working on recruitment details and aims to publish official updates about hiring on their website soon. Interested parties are encouraged to stay patient as these plans finalize.

CWF CINEMAS expresses deep gratitude to everyone who has supported this project, including local stakeholders and shareholders, which now feature a growing list of backers, including renowned companies like Cosmos Wave Films and other new stakeholders such as STORY inc. and Good Smile Company.

The theater is envisioned not only to be a place for cinematic entertainment but also to invigorate the local arts scene and create new job opportunities within the community. The management hopes this project will catalyze further developments in the region, bringing together communities under the joy of shared storytelling through film.

In conclusion, CWF CINEMAS is committed to turning this vision into reality, ensuring that Nakagome district sees its dream of a vibrant cinema come to fruition. The journey continues, and the company looks forward to more updates shared with the public in the coming days. So, for those who have been eagerly awaiting the cinema’s opening, there's much to look forward to as construction resumes!

For any inquiries or further information, please contact CWF CINEMAS through the following: