Are There Any Movie Theaters Open?

It’s a valid question given the current state of the world. Unfortunately, the answer is no, there are no movie theaters open at this time.

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Introduction

Yes, there are a few movie theaters still open. Though the industry has suffered since the pandemic began, a few theaters have managed to stay afloat by offering private screenings and other COVID-19 precautions.

Theaters that are Open

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many movie theaters around the world have closed their doors. However, there are still some that remain open. Here is a list of some of the theaters that are still operating.

Theaters that are Closed

While many theaters have begun to reopen across the country, there are still plenty that remain closed. Here is a list of some of the most popular theater chains and whether or not they are currently open:

AMC Theaters: Open in select locations
Regal Cinemas: Open in select locations
Cinemark: Open in select locations
Marcus Theaters: Open in select locations
Harkins Theaters: Open in select locations
Showcase Cinemas: Closed
B&B Theaters: Closed
Pacific Theatres: Closed

Theaters that are Open in Specific Locations

Here is a list of theaters that are open in specific locations:

-Los Angeles: The Arclight, The Regal, and The Egyptian
-New York City: The AMC, The Regal, and The Alamo Drafthouse
-Chicago: The Music Box, The Gene Siskel Film Center, and The Chicago International Film Festival

Theaters that are Closed in Specific Locations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many movie theaters have been forced to close their doors. However, some theaters may still be open in specific locations. We recommend checking with your local theater to see if they are open before attempting to purchase tickets.

Theaters that are Open in Specific Countries

With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, many movie theaters have had to close their doors. However, there are some countries where theaters are still open. Here is a list of countries where you can still find open movie theaters.

Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
China
Georgia
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Israel
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lebanon Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Oman Philippines Qatar Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Singapore Sri Lanka Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Turkey Turkmenistan United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Viet Nam Yemen

Theaters that are Closed in Specific Countries

There are a number of reasons why movie theaters might be closed in specific countries. For example, some countries have restrictions on public gathering places in order to prevent the spread of disease. Other countries may have political or religious reasons for closing movie theaters.

Here is a list of some countries where movie theaters are currently closed:

-Australia
-Belgium
-Brazil
-Canada
-China
-France
-Germany
-Greece
-Ireland
-Italy
-Japan
-Mexico
-Netherlands
-New Zealand

Theaters that are Open in the United States

Movie theaters have been closed in the United States since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some theaters have started to reopen, but many are still closed. The following is a list of movie theaters that are open in the United States as of August 2020.

-AMC Theaters: Open in select locations
-Cinemark: Open in select locations
-Regal: Open in select locations
-Alamo Drafthouse: Open in select locations
-Harkins Theatres: Open in select locations
-Marcus Theatres: Open in select locations
-Showcase Cinemas: Closed

Theaters that are Closed in the United States

As of July 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following movie theaters are closed in the United States:
-AMC Theatres
-Cinemark
-Regal Cinemas

Theaters that are Open in Other Countries

While U.S. movie theaters have been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, some international chains have managed to stay open.

In China, where the virus originated, Wanda Cinemas reopened all of its locations in the country on February 13, more than a month after initially shutting down due to the outbreak.

Australia’s biggest theater chain Hoyts also reopened its doors on February 13 across the country. However, most major releases were postponed due to lack of supply.

Cinemark, which has locations in 30 countries, reopened select cinemas in Brazil and Chile on March 13. The company plans to reopen additional theaters “in coming weeks” as restrictions are lifted and new films are released.