{"id":29165,"date":"2020-06-22T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=2609721"},"modified":"2020-06-22T11:50:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T11:50:00","slug":"masks-will-be-optional-when-the-largest-movie-theater-chain-reopens-in-the-us-july-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/06\/22\/masks-will-be-optional-when-the-largest-movie-theater-chain-reopens-in-the-us-july-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Masks will be optional when the largest movie theater chain reopens in the US July 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Update: AMC has reversed its decision<\/a> on its mask policy. Per a statement,<\/p>\n

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This announcement prompted an intense and immediate outcry from our customers, and it is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks. At AMC Theatres, we think it is absolutely crucial that we listen to our guests. Accordingly, and with the full support of our scientific advisors, we are reversing course and are changing our guest mask policy. As we reopen theaters, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks as they enter and enjoy movies at our theaters. T<\/em>he speed with which AMC moved to revise our mask policies is a reflection of our commitment to the safety and health of our guests.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Less than a month out, AMC has finally put a firm date<\/a> on its plans to reopen theaters across the U.S. The chain will resume service for 450 of its 600+ locations on July 15, lining up with its earlier promises of mid-July. Movie goers are no doubt a bit hesitate to return to theaters for reasons Anthony and I have already outlined<\/a>, and new comments from CEO Adam Aron aren’t exactly bolstering confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an interview with Variety, the chief exec noted that theaters would not require guests to wear masks. He justified the decision — or, perhaps, indecision — with the odd claim that mask requirements were inherently political.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We did not want to be drawn into a political controversy,” he told the outlet. “We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary. We think that the vast majority of AMC guests will be wearing masks. When I go to an AMC feature, I will certainly be wearing a mask and leading by example.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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