AMC's Kips Bay 15 In New York City To Close At End Of 2026
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Key Points:
- AMC Theaters announced that AMC Kips Bay 15, its second largest multiplex in New York City, is expected to close by the end of 2026 due to the property owner's decision to terminate the lease early.
- The theater, located in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, opened in 1999 and has been operated by AMC since 2006, offering the second-most screens in AMC’s Manhattan locations.
- Despite some reports of the theater not being fully maintained, it continued to generate solid revenue, and after its closure, patrons can visit other nearby AMC locations such as Union Square or 19th St. East 6.
- AMC currently operates nine multiplexes in Manhattan, with the AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 as the northernmost and AMC Village 7 in the East Village as the southernmost cinemas.
- A formal closure date for AMC Kips Bay 15 will be announced later, with AMC expressing gratitude to its customers for their loyalty over the years.
