AMC opens new theater at Roosevelt Collection after year-long vacancy
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Recliner seats in the new AMC Roosevelt Collection 16. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/Axios
After almost a year without a multiplex, the South Side is getting a new state-of-the-art complex at the Roosevelt Collections.
The latest: The AMC Roosevelt Collection 16 is opening Friday in the same space that was vacated by the ShowPlace Icon last summer.
- It will be the 7th AMC theater location in Chicago.
The vibe: AMC promises all the "AMC amenities," which means plush reclined seats, laser projection, ticketless entry and reserved seating assignments. There's a bar, too.
- It will also feature an IMAX screen, which will open later this summer.
Zoom out: The movie theater space is the anchor of the Roosevelt Collection Shops, which includes stores like H&M, The Container Store and Old Navy.
Flashback: Last summer, the ShowPlace Icon abruptly closed its doors as its parent company shuttered several theaters across the country.
- The surprising move left a huge part of the South Side without a multiplex. The theater in Chatham also closed in 2024.
Between the lines: Leading up to the closure, the Roosevelt Collection Shops had various high-profile incidents ranging from teen takeovers to a shooting inside the theater.
Between the lines: Movie theaters have struggled since the pandemic. Box office numbers are slumping in 2025, but the industry is hopeful the movie-going experience will rebound this summer.