AMC Theatres are remaining closed because of COVID-19 and also
due to a lack of blockbuster titles to bring audiences through their doors. They
have decided to push back their opening another two weeks, according to
reporting by CNN, as a result of two blockbusters being moved back. This
decision is happening right around the time that states are considering
reinstating stay-at-home orders as a result of a spike in coronavirus cases in
several states.
U.S. theaters are, according to reporting, the last stage in
AMC's reopening process across the globe. CEO Adam Aron stated that AMC is
doing everything they can to ensure the safety of their customers and
employees. Locations in Europe and the Middle East either reopened in June or
will open in July, but the company remains conservative in its efforts
stateside.
Separate reporting form CNN indicates that AMC is
instituting a new policy on sanitation, which they are calling "AMC Safe &
Clean," a plan that will include more stringent standards, such as limiting
theater capacity to 30 percent and cleaning between screenings, along with a
host of other measures.
The theater chain has also instituted a policy that requires
the wearing of masks while in the theaters, in response to customers concerns, CEO
Aron said, which should increase the safety of theaters.
AMC Theatres in Elmwood and Clearview are a part of AMC and
will be following in step.
