AMC Theaters To Remain Closed Nationwide Until Studios Release New Films

Despite some states moving ahead with allowing movie theaters to open soon, AMC Theaters says they won’t be opening until studios release new films. AMC has over 600 locations in the United States. Right now, the first major summer movie opening is set for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet on July 17th. Mulan opens on July 24th.

“As we plan our reopening, the health and safety of our guests and associates is our absolute highest priority. To be able to open, we also need a line of sight into a regular schedule of new theatrical blockbusters that get people truly excited about returning to their favorite movie theaters. Those blockbusters are scheduled to return this summer, beginning with Warner Brothers’ Tenet and Disney’s Mulan, with many more major titles scheduled immediately thereafter. While we expect to open our theaters in the weeks ahead of these new blockbusters, utilizing creative programming of immensely popular previously released films, we would be wise to do so only directly in advance of the release of major new movie titles. AMC is currently working through every detail required to successfully showcase these exciting new releases in an environment that’s safe and welcoming for moviegoers, and we will share those details as we get closer to the dates when our theaters will reopen.”

Cinemark Theaters has also said that they will not be opening back up until this summer.

AMC’s statement follows the statement from the National Association of Theater Owners that warned that many theaters won’t be opening even if some states rush to lift shelter-in-place policies.