Arclight Culver City, Pacific Theatres Permanently Close

CULVER CITY, CA — It's not easy news for movie lovers. ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres announced that they won't reopen, the company said Monday.

"After shutting our doors more than a year ago, today we must share the difficult and sad news that Pacific will not be reopening its ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres locations," the Decurion Corp. said in a statement posted to PacificTheatres.com. "This was not the outcome anyone wanted, but despite a huge effort that exhausted all potential options, the company does not have a viable way forward."

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The Culver City Arclight location at 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, is now permanently closed. An eviction notice has landed at the location, Indiewire reports.

The company closed theaters due to the pandemic and although theaters across the state as California continues to emerge from the pandemic, the company said they do "not have a viable way forward" in a statement posted to pacifictheatres.com.

The company thanked its employees and all those who enjoyed films over the years.

"To all the Pacific and ArcLight employees who have devoted their professional lives to making our theaters the very best places in the world to see movies: we are grateful for your service and your dedication to our customers," the statement read. "To our guests and members of the film industry who have made going to the movies such a magical experience over the years: our deepest thanks. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve you."

- Kenan Draughorne and City News Service contributed to this report.