Regal Cinemas to reopen theaters in the U.S.As lockdowns ease,...

Regal Cinemas to reopen theaters in the U.S.

As lockdowns ease, Regal Cinemas will reopen in the U.S. after six months of being shuttered in the midst of the pandemic.

The movie theater chain owned by Cineworld is set to reopen around 500 locations on April 2 at limited capacity based on local guidelines. In most cases, attendance is capped at 25% to 50% capacity.

Cineworld also struck a deal with Warner Bros. to ensure that after 2021 there will be a longer time period between a film’s release in theaters and its availability in the home market.

Warner Bros. and Cineworld signed a multi-year agreement that begins in 2022 and stipulates that Warner Bros.′ features will have to play in theaters for 45 days before moving to streaming platforms or video on-demand.