It’s official. April 30, MCine opens at Grand Baie La Croisette. And honestly? If you’ve been paying attention these past few weeks… this was always going to happen.
After weeks of speculation & hints… MCine La Croisette is now a reality—opening tonight with Live Show at 19:00 and Screenings at 20:30. Straight into opening night mode.
Star Cinemas Closure in Mauritius: The Gap It Left
If you’ve been around long enough, you know MCine La Croisette isn’t just about a new location.
For years, cinema in Mauritius meant one thing: Cinema Star. When Cinema Star shut down, it wasn’t just one location going quiet. It created a domino effect.
Suddenly, key areas like Caudan Waterfront & Grand Baie La Croisette were left without a proper cinema anchor. And people started asking:
What’s replacing it? And when?
Read more about Cinema Star closure here.
From Star Cinemas… To MCine Mauritius
The only obvious answer was MCine, which has long been building its presence.
We’ve already seen it with MCine Bagatelle and MCine Trianon-step by step, upgrading the experience while quietly taking over the space Star Cinemas once filled.
So when news started circulating about Grand Baie La Croisette… It didn’t feel surprising.
So Why Does This One Still Feel Big?
Because even if it was expected… MCine La Croisette closes a gap.
Grand Baie La Croisette isn’t just another spot on the map. It’s where people already go out, meet, hang out. The movement. The “what are we doing tonight?” energy.
Now add a cinema into that mix and suddenly, the whole night changes.
Dinner. Movie. Walk. Maybe drinks after. All in one place.
Opening Night Movies at MCine La Croisette – Grand Baie
For day one, the lineup does exactly what it needs to do:
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 — the nostalgia-heavy sequel back after nearly 2 decades
- Michael — a major biopic of Michael Jackson that’s already generating buzz
- Bhooth Bangla — horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar for that fun Bollywood energy
It’s a mix that pulls in different crowds – exactly what an opening night should do.
So… MCine Opening Night or “I’ll Go Later”?
You already know how this goes. You say you’ll check it out next week. Then you hear how packed opening night was. So yeah.
MCine La Croisette opens today.
Expected? Yes.
Still worth showing up for? Also yes.
