AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc will start its first phase of reopening theaters in the United States from Aug. 20, covering more than 100 venues, the company said on Thursday.

The world’s largest movie theater chain said it plans to open about two-thirds of its more than 600 theaters in the United States in time for the much-anticipated Christopher Nolan film “Tenet”, that is slated for a Sept. 3 release.

Movie theaters across the world have been shuttered since mid-March when several countries imposed lockdowns and social distancing measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc will start its first phase of reopening theaters in the United States from Aug. 20, covering more than 100 venues, the company said on Thursday.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc will start its first phase of reopening theaters in the United States from Aug. 20, covering more than 100 venues, the company said on Thursday. The world’s largest movie theater chain said it plans to open about two-thirds of its more than 600 theaters in the United States in time for the much-anticipated Christopher Nolan film “Tenet”, that is slated for a Sept. 3 release. Movie theaters across the world have been shuttered since mid-March when several countries imposed lockdowns and social distancing measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMC to reopen some US movie theaters starting August 20

The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. 
 
The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation. 
 
However, the latest development in delaying the dates was expected after July tentpoles `Mulan` and` Tenet`, two most anticipated movies, decided late last week to relocate their openings from July to August. 
 
"We continue to devote extraordinary resources into our plan to operate our theatre with a hyper commitment to the safety and health of our guests and associates, notably in the United States through our new AMC Safe and Clean initiative," The Hollywood Reporter quoted AMC CEO Adam Aron as saying in a statement. 
 
"Our theatre general managers across the US started working full time again today and are back in their theatres gearing up to get their buildings fully ready just a few weeks from now for moviegoers. That happy day, when we can welcome guests back into most of our US theatres, will be Thursday, July 30," Aron said. 
 
AMC will now open its first 450 cinemas on July 30, followed by the rest in early August.

The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation.

The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation. However, the latest development in delaying the dates was expected after July tentpoles `Mulan` and` Tenet`, two most anticipated movies, decided late last week to relocate their openings from July to August. "We continue to devote extraordinary resources into our plan to operate our theatre with a hyper commitment to the safety and health of our guests and associates, notably in the United States through our new AMC Safe and Clean initiative," The Hollywood Reporter quoted AMC CEO Adam Aron as saying in a statement. "Our theatre general managers across the US started working full time again today and are back in their theatres gearing up to get their buildings fully ready just a few weeks from now for moviegoers. That happy day, when we can welcome guests back into most of our US theatres, will be Thursday, July 30," Aron said. AMC will now open its first 450 cinemas on July 30, followed by the rest in early August.

AMC delays theatre openings to July-end following rise in COVID-19 cases

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc&nbsp;said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/amc-entertainment-to-reopen-450-us-theaters-on-july-15-306985"> reopen in July</a>, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash. 
 
Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld Group Plc, also said it would mandate masks for employees and customers to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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On Thursday, AMC, the world`s largest movie theatre operator, had said it would only encourage mask-wearing except in states where authorities required it. The policy drew immediate criticism from people who said they would not feel safe if others around them were not wearing masks.

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AMC said Friday that it had listened to reactions from its customers and scientists and reversed course. 
"It is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks," AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said in a statement. "As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks."

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AMC plans to reopen 450 theatres in the United States on July 15, and the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan'&nbsp;on July 24 and Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' on July 31. 
 
Regal plans to reopen its theatres on July 10. On Thursday, AMC`s Aron said in an interview with A magazine that the company did not want to get into a 'political controversy'&nbsp;by forcing people to wear masks inside movie halls. 
 
Several Twitter users accused the movie chain of not doing enough to protect customers` health. 
Actor Elijah Wood, in response to AMC`s statement, tweeted: "And masks, you should require masks. Has nothing to do with politics, but rather, public health."

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they reopen in July, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they reopen in July, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash. Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld Group Plc, also said it would mandate masks for employees and customers to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Also read: '1917,' 'Harry Potter' collection among movies to get re-release as UK theatres open On Thursday, AMC, the world`s largest movie theatre operator, had said it would only encourage mask-wearing except in states where authorities required it. The policy drew immediate criticism from people who said they would not feel safe if others around them were not wearing masks. Also read: 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill to headline virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden AMC said Friday that it had listened to reactions from its customers and scientists and reversed course. "It is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks," AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said in a statement. "As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks." Also read: Salma Hayek signs first look deal with HBO Max AMC plans to reopen 450 theatres in the United States on July 15, and the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan' on July 24 and Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' on July 31. Regal plans to reopen its theatres on July 10. On Thursday, AMC`s Aron said in an interview with A magazine that the company did not want to get into a 'political controversy' by forcing people to wear masks inside movie halls. Several Twitter users accused the movie chain of not doing enough to protect customers` health. Actor Elijah Wood, in response to AMC`s statement, tweeted: "And masks, you should require masks. Has nothing to do with politics, but rather, public health."

After backlash, AMC says it will require masks at all US theaters

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was expecting to reopen its theaters globally in July after shutting them down in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending its shares up about 4% in extended trading. 
 
The world`s largest movie theater operator said it was planning to reopen almost all its US and UK theaters in time to showcase Christopher Nolan`s 'Tenet', slated for release on July 17, and Walt Disney Co`s 'Mulan' on July 24. 
 
AMC said it expects to run with limited capacity and blocked seating to maintain safety at its theaters, besides taking the usual precautionary measures. 
 
Last week, it flagged "substantial doubts" about its ability to continue operations, if it was forced to keep its theaters closed for a longer period. 
 
Much like most other out-of-home entertainment businesses, movie theater chains have also been hit by lockdowns and social distancing measures, which further added to the challenges due to a broader consumer shift to streaming services. 
 
AMC on Tuesday said it was conducting an "exhaustive analysis" of its theaters to determine which ones to shut permanently, due to lack of profitability. 
 
The company, which operates Odeon Cinemas, recently reopened some theaters in Norway. 
 
"Even though those 3 theaters were limited in ticket sales to 25% of seat capacity, we sold 83% of our available seats this past weekend" Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron said, adding that it also recorded strong sales of food and beverages. 
 
AMC`s total revenue fell 21.6% to $941.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, missing analysts` average estimate of $951.4 million, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. 
 
Net loss widened to $2.18 billion, largely due to an impairment charge of about $1.85 billion driven by suspension of global operations and the resulting declines in the company`s market capitalization.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was expecting to reopen its theaters globally in July after shutting them down in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending its shares up about 4% in extended trading.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was expecting to reopen its theaters globally in July after shutting them down in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending its shares up about 4% in extended trading. The world`s largest movie theater operator said it was planning to reopen almost all its US and UK theaters in time to showcase Christopher Nolan`s 'Tenet', slated for release on July 17, and Walt Disney Co`s 'Mulan' on July 24. AMC said it expects to run with limited capacity and blocked seating to maintain safety at its theaters, besides taking the usual precautionary measures. Last week, it flagged "substantial doubts" about its ability to continue operations, if it was forced to keep its theaters closed for a longer period. Much like most other out-of-home entertainment businesses, movie theater chains have also been hit by lockdowns and social distancing measures, which further added to the challenges due to a broader consumer shift to streaming services. AMC on Tuesday said it was conducting an "exhaustive analysis" of its theaters to determine which ones to shut permanently, due to lack of profitability. The company, which operates Odeon Cinemas, recently reopened some theaters in Norway. "Even though those 3 theaters were limited in ticket sales to 25% of seat capacity, we sold 83% of our available seats this past weekend" Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron said, adding that it also recorded strong sales of food and beverages. AMC`s total revenue fell 21.6% to $941.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, missing analysts` average estimate of $951.4 million, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Net loss widened to $2.18 billion, largely due to an impairment charge of about $1.85 billion driven by suspension of global operations and the resulting declines in the company`s market capitalization.

AMC to reopen theaters globally in July, shares rise