AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, WA — 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.

That delay will include the AMC at the Lakewood Mall.

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.

AMC has 1,000 locations across the globe, with more than 11,000 screens, according to its website.

Here are the AMC locations in western Washington:

• 426 Ramsay Way Kent, Washington 98032
• 3600 Southcenter Mall Tukwila, Washington 98188
• 600 Pine Street - Ste 400 Seattle, Washington 98101
• 10055 Kitsap Mall Blvd Nw Silverdale, Washington 98383
• 3505 Factoria Blvd Se Bellevue, Washington 98006
• 10006 Aurora Avenue N. Seattle, Washington 98133
• 5721 Main St Sw Lakewood, Washington 98499
• 17640 Garden Wy. Ne Woodinville, Washington 98072
• 18733-33rd Ave. West Lynnwood, Washington 98037
• 4500 9th Ave Ne Seattle, Washington 98105