The guidelines call for the staggering of film times to reduce congestion, contactless transactions for food and drink and online booking.
While face coverings are required on public transport, their use in cinemas, by staff or customers, is not mandatory.
The new 1-metre physical distancing rule means cinemas will be able to fill about 50% seats.
Self-serve pick ānā mix and singalong screenings of musicals are out in new coronavirus safety measures agreed by the film industry and government to allow cinemas to reopen safely next month.