The new Cinemark Watchung and XD Movie Theatre will host its grand opening Thursday.
The new theater is located at 1670 US Route 22 East, at Terrill Road.
The theater features 10 movie screens, heated luxury lounger recliners and reserved seating.
It's the first business to open in the new economic development in the area on the site that was formerly Sears.
The new destination center will be called The Shoppes at Watchung.