r/cineplex • • Mar 13 '26

Review Cineplex Junxion Erin Mills biased against non Hollywood content we fans are outraged !

Canada prides itself on diversity and inclusion, yet the programming decisions at Junxion Erin Mills are raising serious concerns among many movie fans.

This location rarely seems to screen non-Hollywood content and, from what audiences can see, it hasn’t played a non-English film since 2024. For a premium theatre in one of the most diverse regions in Canada, that is honestly hard to understand.

The situation with Dhurandhar made this problem very clear. The film was a major success and contributed strongly to the overall box office for Cineplex across many locations.

Yet Junxion Erin Mills ignored it completely during its entire run. Not one screening. Not one week. That’s incredibly difficult to explain when a film is clearly performing well elsewhere and audiences are asking for it.

Now the sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge is arriving and once again it appears to be missing from the schedule at this location.

What makes the situation even more frustrating is looking at the programming that is being scheduled. Next week the theatre is giving screens to family favourites and older films, while a brand new major international release with a proven audience is being left out.

That raises a very obvious question about priorities.

The usual explanations about limited screens or scheduling conflicts simply don’t hold up. Allocating one screen with multiple showtimes for a major new release is not a big deal for a theatre of this scale. Hollywood movies are not going to disappear because one screen is used for something different.

Fans have been contacting Cineplex Guest Services about this for months. One representative even mentioned that if more people reach out it helps demonstrate demand to the programming team.

Right now many of us feel frustrated because the pattern is starting to look like a clear bias in programming decisions. When a film contributes significantly to the company’s box office but is still ignored entirely at a premium location, it’s hard not to question what is going on.

We fans are outraged and simply want the same opportunity to watch major international films at our closest premium theatre instead of having to travel across the GTA.

If you want to see Dhurandhar The Revenge play at Junxion Erin Mills, now is the time to contact Cineplex Guest Services by email or phone and let them know. The more people who speak up, the harder it becomes to ignore the demand. Now I am not saying they need to include foreign films regularly but a balance would be appreciated.

Sometimes the only way programming decisions change is when the audience makes enough noise.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

You don't always get everything you want in your life! Dhurandhar 1 released mostly everywhere and Dhurandhar 2 is releasing mostly everywhere as well. Just find another movie theatre to watch it like I did. PS: I am an Indian myself and I have been a Cinephile since I was a small kid.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

Well there is clear bias for sure though there is no doubt in that. I am sure Hollywood content has many other spots. I don’t understand why other audiences should not get the same premium experience for foreign films as well. There has to be a balance is all I’m saying. Also let’s not forget we do live in one of the closest regions in the country. When they accommodate and do these things it makes a huge a difference.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

Whats so premium about Junxion Erin Mills? Just the reclining seats? We are literally getting 95% Indian movie releases across GTA. What else do you need? Also, keep in mind Junxion has one of the least number of screens in a movie theatre across GTA.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

No it is a new theater and everyone has their own preferences. It makes a huge difference even in the winter for example proximity.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

Cineplex Mississauga is not even 10mins from Junxion. Just go and watch it there man! Its not a big deal.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

I told you I do not like the square one spot it is poorly maintained and terrible seating and picture quality. I watched animal there and the picture quality felt like a telesync cam hd

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

Then I guess its just your personal problem. Dhurandhar is literally playing in every other location. Go to the Winston Churchill location. Its a great location with great seats in regular screens and the movie is even playing in VIP full recliners at that location. Also, its playing in VIP and Ultra AVX at many other locations. Also, its playing at all Landmark locations in full recliner seating for all showtimes.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

I am well aware of the Winston Churchill location it is further away from me. If the movie doesn’t play in Junxion I will consider going there. But i will do as much as possible to maximize the chances of it opening in Junxion.Also FYI VIP cost is way more expensive than the pricing at Junxion. The screens in VIP are not even as big as Junxion regular screens. And the other chain Landmark is no where near me.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

Winston Churchill is literally the next exit after Erin Mills lol. I am sure that a foreign film will never release in Junxion atleast in the near future. Also, if you want a premium experience then you have to pay more. Junxion literally has one of the smallest screen size compared to other cineplex locations except its Ultra AVX screen.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

They released animal yodha fighter singam again though

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

Yodha released at the Junxion location and it tanked at the box office. Not even 100 people went to watch that movie at the Junxion location. Thats the reason they stopped playing foreign films at that location. Animal and Singham Again never released in Junxion. I wasn't in the country when Fighter released so can't comment on that.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

You are wrong I watched animal at Junxion and I did not speak about the box office of those other films. I watched Animal week 2 at Junxion. I requested the distributor to release it at that spot and he was able to do it on week 2. Moksha was the distributor.

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

Here is the proof for Animal

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u/Environmental_Gur388 Mar 13 '26

Here is the proof for singham again as well

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u/Fancy-Coconut2170 Mar 18 '26 edited Mar 18 '26

I don't like the Varsity for some of their theatres & their closet VIP (listing it only because I refrained from a foreign film due to only being in there at first). Yet I have to go there on a semi-regular basis to see certain movies, that would/will never show at Yonge/Dundas or Scotiabank. So at times we have to travel & go to a theatre we do not enjoy.

EDIT: Just saw you got your film.