That will leave the winter months for the raft of operators that will occupy it to move in and make their individual units their own, ahead of opening next spring.
After this week's announcement about how the food hall within the complex will operate, the Lancashire Post took a bird’s eye view of the city’s forthcoming new attraction.
5. Preston's new cinema and leisure complex takes shape
A terrace and seating area will lead down to the replacement indoor market which stands alongside Animate. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Preston's new cinema and leisure complex takes shape
The restaurants and bars so far confirmed are Loungers, the Mexican-themed Las Iguanas, the Italian, Zizzi, and world buffet Cosmo. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
7. Preston's new cinema and leisure complex takes shape
The new cinema is the so-called 'anchor tenant' for the complex - the one initially expected to be the most popular single attraction. Photo: Contributed
8. Preston's new cinema and leisure complex takes shape
One of the two last remaining units to be filled will offer a "competitive social" activity, like an escape room. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard