Megaplex Theatres

Megaplex Theatres
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1999; 26 years ago (1999)
FoundersLarry H. Miller
Headquarters
Sandy, Utah
,
U.S.
Number of locations
17
Key people
Britten Maughan (President)
OwnerLarry H. Miller Company
Websitemegaplextheatres.com

Megaplex Theatres is a cinema chain based in Sandy, Utah. It was founded in 1999 by the late Larry H. Miller, who was then the owner of the Utah Jazz; currently it is owned by the Larry H. Miller Company. As of 2024, Megaplex Theatres operates 17 locations in Utah and Nevada, and it has plans to expand into Idaho.

History

The first Megaplex Theatres location anchored the newly built Jordan Commons restaurant and entertainment complex in Sandy. It opened on November 1, 1999, with 20 screens and was built on the former site of Jordan High School. Since its opening, the Sandy location has become one of the highest-grossing theaters locally and ranks among the top theaters nationwide for some films. Jordan High School had been on the site for over 100 years but fell into disrepair, and the local school district was unable to bring it up to code. Larry H. Miller developed the site at the request of the city's mayor.[1] [2]

Megaplex at Jordan Commons

In September 2005, the location in Sandy opened the second IMAX screen in Utah.[3] Megaplex has added IMAX screens since then at locations in South Jordan, West Valley City, Centerville, and Vineyard, Utah.[4][5] In April 2012, the chain announced its expansion beyond the Wasatch Front with the purchase of 11 theaters from Westates Theatres. The sale included four theaters in St. George, three in Logan, two in Cedar City, and one in Mesquite, Nevada.The expansion added 71 screens and 11,968 seats to Megaplex Theatres' capacity. It had previously been operating 84 screens at six locations. Financial terms were not disclosed.[6]

In September 2013, the chain announced plans to build a new location in Vineyard as part of a development on the former site of Geneva Steel. The theater has 13 screens including the chain's fifth IMAX auditorium which opened on March 13, 2015.[7][8] In 2019, Megaplex started offering a subscription service, MegaPass.[9]

During the COVID pandemic Megaplex temporarily closed and started limited screenings with social distancing. It also sold popcorn to go from the curb.[10] In 2020, Megaplex announced plans for construction of a theater in Idaho Falls, Idaho.[11] In 2021, Megaplex launched "Megaplex Luxury Theatres." Megaplex Luxury Theatres have heated luxury seats, in-seat dining, and private meeting space.[12] It was partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

Due to the large Latter-day Saint population in Utah, Megaplex Theatres often shows religious films including T.C. Christensen's The Fighting Preacher.[2] The Larry H. Miller Company acquired Swig, a soft drink shop on November 22, 2022. Swig began sales at Megaplex Theatres in 2023.[14] The Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway was a venue for the Sundance Film Festival in 2023.[15]

In 2023, Megaplex Theatres expanded its Kids Summer Movies program by giving free admission to children from families which receive public food benefits. The program covers one adult per family. The regular Megaplex Kids Summer Movies pass is unaffected. As of 2023, a $10 pass entitles one guest to attend as many as ten family-friendly movies over the summer. The program includes "sensory friendly" showings designed for autistic children and others with sensory sensitivity. The showings allow guests to stand, move, and make noise as they feel they need making themselves comfortable.[16]

Megaplex Theatres was ranked the 25th largest cinema chain in North America according to Boxoffice PRO's giants of Giants of Exhibition 2023 with 15 locations and 173 screens.[17]

As of 2024, the Larry H. Miller Company was carrying out a program to renovate several Megaplex Theatres locations in Utah. Improvements include luxury reclining seats, "quiet rooms," new projectors, and improved sound systems. As of March 2024, renovations were complete at the Ogden Megaplex with work underway in St. George, Vineyard, and Centerville.[18]

Megaplex Theatres Ogden

In April of 2024, Megaplex Theatres announced that it had acquired the site of Redstone Cinema 8 at Kimball Junction in Park City, Utah. Megaplex plans to renovate the site with an eye towards luxury. The acquisition occurred after Redstone filed for bankruptcy.[19]

Megaplex Theatres acquired the Water Gardens Theatres in Pleasant Grove, Utah. This location was built in 1997. The theaters are being rebranded and renovated with a scheduled opening date of late 2024. This acquisition will bring Megaplex's offerings to 187 screens at 17 locations.[20]

As of 2024, Megaplex Theatres was working with the Theater Sports Network to bring live sporting events to its screens.[21]

In October 2024, Megaplex Theaters announced that it would add a new location in St. George, Utah at The Paseo.[22]

In November 2024, Megaplex re-opened Redstone Theatre at Kimball Junction in Park City after completing major upgrades.[23]

In November 2024, Megaplex re-opened the rebranded location of Water Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Utah.[24]

Megaplex Entertainment

Megaplex Entertainment centers are a planned expansion of the Megaplex brand. These centers will include movie theaters but will also have other amenities such as bowling alleys, video arcades, restaurants, and spaces for private events. The first Megaplex Entertainment location will open in the Daybreak-area of South Jordan, Utah in 2025.[18] This location will be near the new stadium for the Salt Lake Bees baseball team.[17]

References

  1. ^ "One-day sales put Utah Megaplex and 'Sith' in a galaxy of their own". Deseret News. 2005-05-21. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  2. ^ a b Pahle, Rebecca (4 December 2019). "A Mega Anniversary: 20 Years Later, Megaplex Theatres Still Gives Back". Box Office Pro. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. ^ "New IMAX theater plans Hollywood feature films". The Salt Lake Tribune. 2005-08-12. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  4. ^ "IMAX Theatres Information". Megaplex Theatres. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  5. ^ "No timeline announced yet for Cottonwood Mall project". Deseret News. 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014.
  6. ^ "Utah's Megaplex acquires 11 Westates theaters | The Salt Lake Tribune". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  7. ^ "Geneva Steel site transformation underway with variety of projects". Deseret News. 2014-05-28. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  8. ^ "Larry H. Miller Megaplex opens this week in Vineyard". Herald Extra. 2015-03-07. Retrieved 2015-04-09.
  9. ^ Means, Sean P. (7 May 2019). "Utah's Megaplex Theatres will offer a subscription service, with two tickets a month for $14.95". The Salt Lake Tribune.
  10. ^ Means, Sean P. (17 June 2021). "Utah movie theaters make plans for a 'bounce back' summer". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  11. ^ Eaton, Nate. "Megaplex Theatre location announced and each cinema will feature quiet rooms for parents". East Idaho News. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  12. ^ McKenzie, Stauffer (2 March 2021). "PHOTOS: Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway gets major luxury renovation". KUTV. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  13. ^ Scribner, Herb (17 March 2023). "Theaters offer luxury, unique experiences to draw back moviegoers". Axios. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  14. ^ Williams, Carter (22 November 2022). "Larry H. Miller Company acquires majority stake of Utah 'dirty soda' chain". KSL.COM. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  15. ^ Roka, Les (18 January 2023). "Sundance 2023: Making the Utah production stage ready for film: State's cinematic industry made big strides in 2022". The Utah Review. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  16. ^ Staff (20 April 2023). "Megaplex Theatres Offers Complimentary Kids Summer Program Admission for Families Receiving SNAP/WIC Benefits". Box Office Pro. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  17. ^ a b Staff (20 October 2023). "Larry H. Miller Sports + Entertainment Expands Megaplex Brand with First Cinema Entertainment Center in South Jordan, Utah". Boxoffice PRO. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  18. ^ a b Fox, Derick (14 February 2024). "The Larry H. Miller Company said it has been busy renovating several of its theaters across Utah, adding in several improvements such as luxury recliners, "quiet rooms" and improved projection and sound systems. Renovations at the Ogden Megaplex have already been completed while work is underway at theaters in St. George, Vineyard, and Centerville. Officials also said there are other sports and entertainment projects in "various stages" of active development". ABC4. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  19. ^ Staff (1 May 2024). "Megaplex Theatres to acquire and renovate former Redstone 8 Cinemas". Park Record. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  20. ^ Staff (14 June 2024). "Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres to Acquire, Renovate Water Gardens Theaters in Pleasant Grove, Utah". BOXOFFICE Pro. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  21. ^ Staff (2 September 2024). "BYU Fans In Utah Can Watch SMU Game At Movie Theaters". KSL Sports. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  22. ^ Jentsch, Scott (24 October 2024). "St. George, UT: Movie Theater and Entertainment Center Coming to The Paseo Development". Big Screen. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  23. ^ Weaver, Sydney (14 November 2024). "Park City's only commercial movie theater reopened Thursday after months of renovations". KPCW. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  24. ^ Booker, Curtis (3 December 2024). "Megaplex Theatres opens in Pleasant Grove after rapid transformation of former Water Gardens cinema". Daily Herald. Retrieved 6 December 2024.

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