After more than 35 years of moviegoing in the University District, the 10-screen multiplex now known as the AMC 10 is closing its doors.
A representative for AMC Theatres confirmed Wednesday that the theater will cease operations after close of business on Thursday. The representative did not immediately specify why the theater was closing, noting only that “AMC routinely reviews the theaters in our circuit, as well as opportunities outside of our circuit, and makes decisions based on what will best strengthen the company going forward.”
The theater originally opened as Metro Cinemas in 1988. In 2012, it was acquired by Sundance Cinemas, which transformed the theater into an over-21 venue with food offerings and a full bar. AMC took over the theater in 2017.
The University District, once a hub of cinema, has lost multiple movie theaters in recent years. The Neptune Theatre, though still standing, became a live performance venue in 2011, and the Seven Gables, after closing in 2017, was gutted by fire in 2020. The Grand Illusion will close its doors at its original venue on Jan. 31, after more than 50 years, but has announced plans to reopen at another not-yet-named U District location.
Correction: This story has been updated with the correct opening year of Metro Cinemas.