New York City Movie Theater Over at End of 2026
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AMC Kips Bay 15, the second-largest AMC multiplex in Manhattan with 15 screens, will close at the end of 2026 due to the property owner's decision to terminate the lease early.
- The theater is known for its wide film selection and towering IMAX screen, serving as a popular alternative to busier Midtown locations like Empire 25 and 34th Street 14.
- AMC has operated the Kips Bay location since 2006, and the theater has been a significant part of the local community since its opening in 1999.
- Following the closure, several other AMC theaters will remain in Manhattan, including 19th Street 6, Village 7, Lincoln Square 13, Orpheum 7, 84th Street 6, and Magic Johnson Harlem 9.
- A formal closure date and further details will be announced in the coming months, with AMC expressing gratitude to loyal patrons for their support over the years.
