The Landmark Theaters chain will ban costumes and masks for moviegoers during screenings of the film 'Joker', it said on Thursday, following concerns expressed by families involved in a 2012 mass shooting during a Batman film in Colorado.

The Los Angeles-based chain, which runs 52 theaters in 27 markets, said it wanted customers to enjoy the film as a "cinematic achievement."

"But no masks painted faces or costumes will be permitted into our theatres," it said in a statement to Reuters.

The film opens in theatres on October&nbsp;4.

Landmark joins the nation's largest movie chain, Kansas-based AMC Theatres, which has banned masks in theatres since the Colorado massacre that killed a dozen and wounded scores and re-affirmed that ban.

AMC, which runs more than 650 cinemas, reminded customers this week that while it allowed costumes, it did not allow masks.

"Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks, face paint or any object that conceals the face," it said in a statement widely reported in the media, including Variety.

Landmark did not give a reason for its ban.

But it follows a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joker-raises-concern-for-us-movie-theatre-massacre-families-251875">letter from the families of some victims </a>of the shooting at a 2012 showing of the Batman movie, 'The Dark Knight Rises'&nbsp;in Aurora, Colorado, to Warner Bros., the studio behind the 'Joker,'&nbsp;expressing concern.

Some of those at the midnight screening in the packed Aurora theater had been wearing costumes. The mass shooting at the Century 16 Theater multiplex owned by Cinemark USA Inc killed 12 and wounded 70.

The gunman, James Holmes, is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of mass murder, despite pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.

The new film depicts the mental breakdown of the Joker character, the nemesis of Batman in various movie, television and comic book adaptations, that leads to violence.

The families' letter also urged Warner Bros. to end political contributions to candidates who take money from the National Rifle Association and to fund gun violence intervention programs.

In response, Warner Bros.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joker-warner-bros-studio-responds-to-letter-from-families-of-gun-violence-victims-251950"> issued a statement of sympathy</a> for the victims and their families, Entertainment Weekly said.

"Our company has a long history of donating to victims of violence, including Aurora, and in recent weeks, our parent company joined other business leaders to call on policymakers to enact bipartisan legislation to address this epidemic," Warner Bros. said, media reported.

But the movie does not endorse real-world violence and does not hold up the Batman villain as a hero, it added.

Los Angeles police aim to step up visibility during the film's opening weekend.

"The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of public concerns and the historical significance associated with the premiere of the Joker," it said in a statement to Reuters.

"While there are no credible threats in the Los Angeles area, the department will maintain high visibility around movie theatres when it opens."

Aurora police have said Cinemark will not screen 'Joker'&nbsp;at the Colorado multiplex, where they continue to provide enhanced security.

"We recognize this release may cause concern for the families, friends, first responders and beyond," police said in a statement on Wednesday.

The Landmark Theaters chain will ban costumes and masks for moviegoers during screenings of the film 'Joker', it said on Thursday, following concerns expressed by families involved in a 2012 mass shooting during a Batman film in Colorado.

The Landmark Theaters chain will ban costumes and masks for moviegoers during screenings of the film 'Joker', it said on Thursday, following concerns expressed by families involved in a 2012 mass shooting during a Batman film in Colorado. The Los Angeles-based chain, which runs 52 theaters in 27 markets, said it wanted customers to enjoy the film as a "cinematic achievement." "But no masks painted faces or costumes will be permitted into our theatres," it said in a statement to Reuters. The film opens in theatres on October 4. Landmark joins the nation's largest movie chain, Kansas-based AMC Theatres, which has banned masks in theatres since the Colorado massacre that killed a dozen and wounded scores and re-affirmed that ban. AMC, which runs more than 650 cinemas, reminded customers this week that while it allowed costumes, it did not allow masks. "Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks, face paint or any object that conceals the face," it said in a statement widely reported in the media, including Variety. Landmark did not give a reason for its ban. But it follows a letter from the families of some victims of the shooting at a 2012 showing of the Batman movie, 'The Dark Knight Rises' in Aurora, Colorado, to Warner Bros., the studio behind the 'Joker,' expressing concern. Some of those at the midnight screening in the packed Aurora theater had been wearing costumes. The mass shooting at the Century 16 Theater multiplex owned by Cinemark USA Inc killed 12 and wounded 70. The gunman, James Holmes, is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of mass murder, despite pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. The new film depicts the mental breakdown of the Joker character, the nemesis of Batman in various movie, television and comic book adaptations, that leads to violence. The families' letter also urged Warner Bros. to end political contributions to candidates who take money from the National Rifle Association and to fund gun violence intervention programs. In response, Warner Bros. issued a statement of sympathy for the victims and their families, Entertainment Weekly said. "Our company has a long history of donating to victims of violence, including Aurora, and in recent weeks, our parent company joined other business leaders to call on policymakers to enact bipartisan legislation to address this epidemic," Warner Bros. said, media reported. But the movie does not endorse real-world violence and does not hold up the Batman villain as a hero, it added. Los Angeles police aim to step up visibility during the film's opening weekend. "The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of public concerns and the historical significance associated with the premiere of the Joker," it said in a statement to Reuters. "While there are no credible threats in the Los Angeles area, the department will maintain high visibility around movie theatres when it opens." Aurora police have said Cinemark will not screen 'Joker' at the Colorado multiplex, where they continue to provide enhanced security. "We recognize this release may cause concern for the families, friends, first responders and beyond," police said in a statement on Wednesday.

Two US movie theater chains ban masks at screenings of ‘Joker’

While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills. 
 
The fill will be produced by A24. According to the news agency, the production is due to commence this fall. 
 
Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub and Andrea Longacre-White will be producing the film. Phoenix is currently awaiting the release of 'Joker'&nbsp;which was premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier in September. 
 
The film and his performance in the titular role welcomed rave reviews with Phoenix receiving an eight-minute standing ovation. 
 
The flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders. 
 
'Joker'&nbsp;also won the Golden Lion Award at the festival. The upcoming film is directed by Todd Phillips and will hit big screens on October 4.

While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills.

While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills. The fill will be produced by A24. According to the news agency, the production is due to commence this fall. Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub and Andrea Longacre-White will be producing the film. Phoenix is currently awaiting the release of 'Joker' which was premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier in September. The film and his performance in the titular role welcomed rave reviews with Phoenix receiving an eight-minute standing ovation. The flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders. 'Joker' also won the Golden Lion Award at the festival. The upcoming film is directed by Todd Phillips and will hit big screens on October 4.

'Joker' star Joaquin Phoenix next to be with Mike Mills drama

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Two US movie theater chains ban masks at screenings of ‘Joker’

'Joker' star Joaquin Phoenix next to be with Mike Mills drama