The AMC Empire 25 in New York City’s Times Square.
Beginning March 5, theaters in the area will be allowed to reopen — at much reduced capacity — bringing hope for exhibitors that a summer movie season "may be in the cards."
Think of it as one small step for mankind, but a giant leap for Hollywood film studios and moviegoers. That’s the hope, anyway.
With little fanfare, New York governor Andrew Cuomo said during a routine midday press briefing on Feb. 22 that New York City’s movie theaters will be allowed to reopen March 5, nearly a year after cinemas across the five boroughs were forced to shut off the lights because of the novel coronavirus, along with movie theaters across the country.