AMC Theatres Reopening In Alexandria Will Be Delayed
ALEXANDRIA, VA — AMC Theatres on Thursday announced it will again delay reopening amid a surge in coronavirus cases in several U.S. states and a shift in the release dates for Warner Bros.' "Tenet" and Disney's "Mulan."
The company previously set its reopening date for July 15 and then delayed it to July 30. The theater chain now plans to open locations in "mid to late August," according to multiple reports.
AMC's Alexandria location is at Hoffman Town Center, 206 Swamp Fox Road.
Earlier this week, Warner Bros. announced that it was taking "Tenet" off the release calendar but still planned to open the film at some time in 2020. Disney also is expected to delay its premiere of "Mulan," and other major movies are considering new release dates.
Previously, AMC Theatres expressed “substantial doubt” that the company could keep operating if pandemic-related closures continued. In its most recent earnings statement, the company reported a $2.2 billion loss as a result of coronavirus closures.
AMC also said it planned to open theaters as soon as it is safe and allowed under health and social distancing guidelines.
In June, after facing harsh online criticism, the company announced all guests would be required to wear masks once theaters do reopen.
AMC also plans to put a number of safety measures in place for moviegoers, including personal protection equipment, cleaning protocols, limited theater capacity and blocked seating.
"We are confident we are taking the necessary steps on a broad array of fronts to ensure AMC’s future success as we navigate these turbulent and uncertain times," AMC CEO Adam Aron said in a statement.
Alexandria's other movie theater, Regal Potomac Yard is shut down for good, Washington Business Journal reported. The theater is on the site of the future Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.
This article originally appeared on the Old Town Alexandria Patch
