With the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the theatres too have faced a major blow as several much-expected movies which were supposed to release in the lockdown months had to be pushed further indefinitely.
It was earlier reported that the largest movie theatre chain in the world, AMC Theatres in the US had issued a statement in which they had raised concern that the business may not survive post the Covid-19 lockdown.
Now, the theatre chain has grabbed everyone’s attention with its latest announcement. It is celebrating its reopening with a throwback to the year it all started by offering “Movies in 2020 at 1920 Prices,” and giving moviegoers an opportunity to enjoy the big screen at 1920 prices. Yes, you read it right, all tickets at will be priced at 15 cents for one-day only on August 20.
It has been learnt that AMC will only be operating at 30% seating capacity, with every other row of seats blocked out and spaces for social distancing from other moviegoers. While fans are super-thrilled and scared equally at the same time, we need to wait and watch to know if people would really book tickets to enjoy the movie amidst the Coronavirus scare.
In just over 12 hours, we re-open the doors of #AMCTheatres for the first time since 3/17. And we're celebrating 100 years in operation with 1920 prices- just 15¢ all day. Welcome back to the movies. Welcome back to AMC. pic.twitter.com/41jEYhkXgw
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) August 20, 2020