# Dining Cinema Seats The Movie Theater Seats at the 'Movie Tavern' Provide Folding Trays for Food By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-theater-seats References: [theadvocate](http://theadvocate.com/news/12614091-123/baton-rouge-movie-tavern-sets) Now that many cinemas are struggling to compete with the convenience that comes from being able to enjoy entertainment streaming services from the comfort of home, [novel movie theater seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr) and services are being introduced to make the theater experience irresistible. What used to be the [United Artists Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior) in Citiplace is now under construction to create the Baton Rouge Movie Tavern, set to open this August. The new space will have a total of 10 screens, replacing one old screening room with a new kitchen. Luxury reclining seats will be set up with folding tables, to make it easy for guests to enjoy hamburgers, pizza, chicken wings and light beverages during a show. Movie-goers are able to place an order simply by pressing a button on their seats. Other examples of unusual movie theater seats include the bean bag chairs at the BeaniePlex in Malaysia and the bed-style seating in London's [Electric Cinema](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-fitting-service). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novel Movie Theater Seating:** The introduction of unique seating options in movie theaters presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating immersive and comfortable viewing experiences. - **In-theater Dining Services:** The integration of dining services within movie theaters opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations to enhance the convenience and enjoyment of the theater experience. - **Ordering and Service Integration:** The incorporation of technology to enable ordering and service integration in movie theater seats creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in streamlining the food and beverage delivery process. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in seating options and dining services arise within the entertainment industry as movie theaters adapt to enhance the theater experience. - **Hospitality:** By combining dining with movie theater experiences, the hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovations to create unique and engaging entertainment venues for guests. - **Technology:** The incorporation of ordering systems and service integration within movie theater seats presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry to enhance the overall cinema experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape Seating Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-visiona.md) - [Retractable Auditorium Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamaris-telescopic-seating.md) - [ADHD-Friendly Movie Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-for-adhd.md) - [Cinema Snack Ordering Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-concessions.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a24-movie-chocolate.md) - [Popcorn-Focused Cinema Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-your-own-buckets.md) - [Colosseum-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-ii.md) - [Art Deco Recliner Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-recliner-seating.md) - [Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens.md)