Los Angeles Movie Theaters Reopen with New Safety Protocols 🎬

Targeting a March 31 reopen, district manager of Regency Theatres Andrew Gualtieri walked Variety through a reimagined space, built around the CinemaSafe protocols issued by the National Association of Theatre Owners.

Some new restrictions will break with long-held traditions around moviegoing, he said. The concession stand will be protected by plexiglass with credit card swipe devices moved to the customer side, eliminating unnecessary touch points. Get a first-hand look at the new normal in moviegoing.