Hotpot cinema sensation swept through major cities in China, redefining entertainment and dining experiences.

The videos filmed in Beijing, Chengdu City, Qingdao City, Changsha City, and Guangzhou City, shows people can enjoy both dining and movie-watching simultaneously in the hotpot cinema.

Introducing the "Hotpot Cinema," where every theatre offers the opportunity to reserve seats for currently showing films while indulging in a hotpot feast, providing a unique and immersive experience.

Inside what appears to be a conventional movie theatre, each seat is equipped with a table featuring an induction cooker, where diners can cook their chosen ingredients in a simmering pot of broth while the film plays on the big screen. This combination of feasting on hot pot delicacies while being engrossed in cinematic entertainment creates a distinctive ambiance.

Prior to the movie screening, staff arrange the hotpot ingredients on the tables according to reservations. Upon arrival, customers simply flip a switch to start their self-service hotpot experience.

As the movie begins, the theatre lights dim, but each table is equipped with two small night lights, ensuring that customers can still see their food and the hot pot without compromising their viewing experience.

To address concerns about the steam from the hot pots affecting the movie-watching experience, the theatres utilise smaller pots with less aromatic broths instead of traditional heavy butter bases. Additionally, the ceilings are fitted with multiple ventilation ducts to maintain air quality.

Despite the cooking activities, the theatres remain adequately lit, thanks to the combination of table lamps and the screen's illumination, minimising any disruptions from waitstaff attending to customers.

According to staff, while the decor resembles a traditional cinema, the establishment functions more like a restaurant, albeit with the added feature of a large screen for simultaneous dining and movie-watching.

They assure customers that as long as the restaurant adheres to fire safety standards, there are minimal safety concerns associated with this innovative dining experience.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

边追剧边吃饭如今已经成为不少人的生活习惯，最近，在北京、成都、青岛、长沙、广州等多个城市，出现了“火锅影院”，“火锅影院”内每一个影厅都可以预定当前正在院线上映的电影，边吃火锅边用大屏看电影，给人们带来别样的体验。
“火锅影院”在看似普通的电影放映厅内，安装上带电磁炉的桌面，摆上食材、放上汤锅，伴随着温度的升高，大荧幕上的电影也按时开场。手往锅里下菜，眼睛紧盯荧幕，放大版的边追剧边吃饭看起来别有一番“氛围感”。
在电影开场前，工作人员会根据客人预约情况，提前将火锅与配菜摆放到桌上，客人到达后，按下开关就可以开始自助烫火锅。电影开场之后，影厅内的照明灯会全部关闭，但每一桌都配备有2个小夜灯，在保障观影体验的同时，也能让顾客看清桌上的菜品以及火锅的情况。
考虑到火锅蒸腾的热气可能影响观影，影厅内均采用小锅，且锅底也并未采用味道较大的传统牛油锅底，而是用味道较小的清汤锅底进行代替。此外，影厅的天花板也设置有多个排风管道进行换气，所以影厅内的火锅味并没有大家想象的那么浓烈。而在整个观影过程中，因为桌面有小灯加上放映屏幕的灯光，整个放映厅相对较明亮，服务员进出服务时，并不会受到过多影响。
相关工作人员介绍：“虽然整个装修的风格很像电影院，但实际上更像是一个吃饭的餐厅，只是说在餐厅内安装了一个大荧幕可以提供给大家边看电影边就餐。只要符合餐厅相关的消防安全标准就不会存在太大的安全问题。”