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Regal Cinemas Closing 39 Theaters, Including 4 In N.J., Pa.
2 locations in our region will be closed as a result of Cineworld's decision.
January 21, 2023 / 7:51 AM
Regal Cinemas is closing 39 more movie theaters across the United States, including two in our area. The decision comes four months after its parent company Cineworld filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the pandemic devastated the industry and public screenings.
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In a filing this week, Cineworld said it is planning to reject leases for the 39 theaters beginning February 15, saving the company $22 million annually. Cineworld is working with landlords to keep its other theaters open. Around 500 remain, after these closures and a previous round in September 2022 that shuttered 12 locations.
2 locations in our region will be closed as a result of Cineworld's decision. They include:
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- Barn Plaza Stadium 14 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Oaks Stadium 24 in Oaks, Pennsylvania
Two theaters in New Jersey will also be closed:
- Hamilton Commons Stadium 14 in Landing, New Jersey
- Pohatcong Stadium 12 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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