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NYC will lose one of its few IMAX theaters when this popular AMC location shuts down later this year
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AMC plans to close its 15-screen East Side multiplex in New York City by late 2026. The move significantly reduces available high-capacity IMAX venues in the Manhattan market.
- 01Permanent closure of the popular 15-screen AMC East Side location scheduled for late 2026
- 02Loss of one of the few remaining large-scale IMAX auditoriums in New York City
- 03Reduction in premium cinema venue capacity for major metropolitan entertainment events
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The beloved 15-screen East Side multiplex—and its massive IMAX auditorium—will close by the end of 2026.