Burlington-Area Movie Theaters May Not Reopen Until End Of July

BURLINGTON, MA — If you were planning to escape to an air-conditioned movie theater during this week's steamy weather, you're going to have to put those plans on hold.

Phase 3 of Gov. Charlie Baker's reopening plan began on Monday, and that means movie theaters can begin to open again with screenings limited to 25 people or fewer. But neither Woburn's Showcase nor Burlington's AMC are opening this week — and they likely won't until the end of July.

The AMC theater at Burlington Mall may not open until July 30, according to the company. Kansas-based AMC is also in the midst of a major financial struggle. The company said it might have to close for good due to coronavirus, but may have found a way to stay afloat, according to recent reports.

Showcase Cinemas, which has a cinema in Woburn near the intersection of I-95 and Route 38, along with a number of others in the area, has announced a reopening plan, but hasn't scheduled any showings.

Regal cinemas, which also has a lot of location in the Boston area, plans to reopen its theaters on July 31.