WASHINGTON (US) – AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Thursday it plans to reopen theatres at about 450 locations across the United States on July 15 and expects to return to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving.
The world’s largest movie theatre operator, AMC said it would reopen the remaining 150 theatres for the opening of Walt Disney Co’s “Mulan” on July 24 and Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” which is slated for release on July 31.
AMC said it would put in place a four-phase approach to increasing limitations on the seating capacity, adding that social distancing will be enforced.
In phase 1, beginning July 15, ticket availability in all AMC movie halls will be capped at 30% of the normal seating capacity and it will block every other row in non-recliner auditoriums.
This cap will be increased to 40% of the seating capacity in phase 2 and 50% in phase 3, which is expected to begin around the Labour Day weekend.
The company plans to operate at full capacity in Phase 4, which is expected around Thanksgiving.
AMC also said that as part of its health and sanitation programme, every movie hall will be cleaned between each show along with a routine disinfection of all high-touch areas including door handles, stanchions, service counters, handrails, escalator rails, benches and restroom fixtures.
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