After months of closure, and several reopening delays, one of the major movie theater chains is having its moment. AMC, the world’s largest theater chain, will be reopening more than 100 theaters starting next week (on August 20) with massive discounts to celebrate its centennial birthday by charging 1920 prices – movies for 15 cents!. One of the locations set to reopen next week is at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. 

, Movies Return to Disney Springs August 20th Featuring New and Classic Films

The entire movie industry has been on pause since March, production halted, releases delayed, and theaters closed. However, AMC has decided it’s time to reopen, but with new safety measures. Theaters will be operating with significantly reduced capacity (30% max capacity or less) and requiring social distancing. AMC’s new safety measures also include upgrading ventilation systems and requiring guests and staff to wear masks. 

, Movies Return to Disney Springs August 20th Featuring New and Classic Films

In celebration of AMC’s 100th anniversary, the theater is having a special one-day promotion on August 20 where guests pay what a movie cost back in 1920: 15¢ (plus tax). After the initial opening day, tickets will continue to be discounted at $5. Additionally, many theater concessions will also be marked down to $5.

, Movies Return to Disney Springs August 20th Featuring New and Classic Films

While there haven’t been any new theatrical releases for current films, AMC will be reopening with a lineup of titles from their library. Films include Black PantherBeauty and the BeastBack to the FutureStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Grease, and more. However, Disney’s upcoming sci-fi/horror film, The New Mutants will be making its theatrical premiere August 28. AMC has stated that it anticipates roughly two-thirds of its 600+ locations to reopen in time for the premiere of Warner Brother’s Tenent on September 3.

, Movies Return to Disney Springs August 20th Featuring New and Classic Films
The film originally had an April 3 release, but due to the industry-wide shutdown, it has been delayed until August 28

One film that won’t be shown in theaters is Disney’s Mulan which will be shown exclusively on Disney+. For more about how to watch Mulan, read the article below.

‘Mulan’ to Skip Theatrical Release and Debut on Disney Plus Premium


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Let’s Hear From You

Ready or not, the world is starting to pick up the pieces from the shutdown in March. Do you feel comfortable returning to movie theaters starting a week from now? What precautions are most important to you? Did you see any films on AMC’s list that you’d like to see? Share your thoughts (or concerns) in the comments below.

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Nathan Villamor
Nathan Villamor is a lover of Disney magic, rollercoasters, music, and food. He can often be found with a caramel apple in hand while singing whatever's playing over the speakers. Outside of the Disney world, he is an acclaimed operatic vocalist and classical pianist who has performed across the United States. Follow on Instagram nathanvillamorandmore