Please rename Oaks Center Cinema and it’s running 12 screens. The theatres that are in use is screens 13-24 and Theatres 14 and 24 are Superscreen. THis theatre is open seating and according to photos on google, they are using Regal old regular seating. I uploaded the Regal grand opening ad in photos section.
Regency Theatres to Permanently Close in San Juan Capistrano
By Kaila Mellos Jul 25, 2025
For 15 years, the Regency Theatres has been a mainstay in the community. On July 27, the longstanding landmark in San Juan Capistrano will be closing its doors permanently, leaving behind just its legacy.
The theater group took to its social media to announce the closure on July 7, sending a shockwave to customers who visit the theatre regularly. According to Regency Theatres owner Lyndon Golin, it has been tough since the pandemic to remain open, due not only to rising costs but also to some changes in downtown San Juan Capistrano.
“The movie theater’s lease has ended, and the landlord has chosen to go in a different direction with the theater space,” Golin said. “The economics of movie theaters have changed post-pandemic, and in San Juan Capistrano, this has been further compounded by paid parking.”
The theater, along with the rest of the community, found out about the venue’s future through a note posted on its doors, citing the changes to come to the area.
“There was a city of San Juan Capistrano ‘notice of proposal’ posted on the theater to ‘convert the existing theater to a live entertainment venue,’” Golin said.
Many in the community took to commenting on the theater’s Facebook and Instagram posts, wishing that these changes would stop erasing the relics of San Juan Capistrano that many had grown up with.
As this theater has been in the community for over a decade, customers have come into the venue with sadness as the final few days arrive for the establishment, Golin shared.
“Guests understandably have been sad about the closing, but have enjoyed sharing fond memories,” Golin said. “Visitors to San Juan also love the theater, as it is the first thing they notice from the train, and it draws them in. It successfully delivered a meet-up spot to the community and had intrinsic value.”
Golin recounts the charm the theater held for many, including Rick’s Cafe, which was attached to the theater for guests to enjoy drinks before a showing.
“It’s a special place,” Golin said. “Whether guests were coming to see a movie, grabbing a drink at Rick’s, watching the continuous showing of “Casablanca” above the fireplace or just hanging out on the balcony watching the sunset and trains come and go.”
The Regency Theatres was home to many memories for the community and the employees who worked there, hosting celebrations and events that filled the space with laughter and joy.
“Over the 15 years Regency has been open, there are too many memories to count,” Golin said. “We had many wedding proposals, wedding receptions, birthday parties and other milestone events. The San Juan Capistrano community loves to have fun and loved coming to the theater. The Kentucky Derby events were great, and the “Blazing Saddles” screenings, complete with chili, cap guns and whoopee cushions, were iconic. Guests dressed in theme, and some even arrived on horseback. My favorite was Vicki Caribinis’ Italian Nights, which drew sell-out crowds on the first Thursday of every month.”
While the San Juan Capistrano community is losing its theater, there will still be one nearby in Laguna Niguel for those who wish to continue supporting the business. Vicky Carbini nights, according to Golin, will even be moving there for those who enjoy celebrating that tradition.
“We have a theater nearby in Laguna Niguel, the Regency Director’s Cut, and we hope San Juan guests will visit us there,” Golin said. “We are pleased to announce that Vicky Caribini is moving the Italian Nights there as well and hopes for the same success there.”
With a lasting legacy, Golin wishes the community the best for its extensive support of the business and hopes for the best regarding the future of the area’s development.
“We are grateful to the community for the support, and our team at San Juan, many of (whom) worked there for many years, and many over the years who strove to deliver a first-class moviegoing experience to our guests,” Golin said. “We cheer on and hope the new use for the theater space provides excellent entertainment and memories for the community.”
Please update, it opened as a twin on March 23, 1979 (grand opening ad in photos section), AMC took control on January 16, 1987 and UA Theatres took operation on March 1, 1996. It opened as 4 screens on January 31, 2014
Please rename theatre to Regal Warrington Crossing and the complex opened on June 30, 1999 (Grand Opening ad in photos section) and total seating is 3,163 5 screens have recliners, was supposed to be REGAL VIP, but was never started and screen 10 is the game room, was supposed to be the VIP Lounge
Please rename theatre to Regal UA Oxford Valley and update the theatre opened on December 18, 1992 (grand opening ad in photos section) and the theatre expanded to 14 screens on November 24, 2004
Please update, theatre open on November 3, 1995 with a soft opening, grand opening ad in photos section also remove the first paragraph about AMC Woodhaven 4, created it’s own page on Cinema Treasures.
Please update, theatre opened on December 13, 1996 and the grand opening ad posted in the photos section and total seats 978
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 10 106
Theatre 2 and 9 46
Theatre 3 and 8 50
Theatre 4 and 7 100
Theatre 5 and 6 187
Please rename Oaks Center Cinema and it’s running 12 screens. The theatres that are in use is screens 13-24 and Theatres 14 and 24 are Superscreen. THis theatre is open seating and according to photos on google, they are using Regal old regular seating. I uploaded the Regal grand opening ad in photos section.
Please rename ReelLuxury Cinemas-The Woodlands and total seats 356
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 65
Theatre 2 and 3 45
Theatre 4 87
Thatre 5 49
Please rename Reel Cinemas Narberth 2 as per website
Please rename Penn Cinema-Huntingdon Valley and total seats 511
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 2 46
Theatre 3 63
Theatre 4 162
Theatre 5 45
Theatre 6 36
Theatre 7 113
Please update, total seats 792
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 83
Theatre 2 and 3 115 Superscreen DLX
Theatre 4 127
Theatre 5 109
Theatre 6 and 7 82
Theatre 8 79
Regency Theatres to Permanently Close in San Juan Capistrano By Kaila Mellos Jul 25, 2025 For 15 years, the Regency Theatres has been a mainstay in the community. On July 27, the longstanding landmark in San Juan Capistrano will be closing its doors permanently, leaving behind just its legacy.
The theater group took to its social media to announce the closure on July 7, sending a shockwave to customers who visit the theatre regularly. According to Regency Theatres owner Lyndon Golin, it has been tough since the pandemic to remain open, due not only to rising costs but also to some changes in downtown San Juan Capistrano.
“The movie theater’s lease has ended, and the landlord has chosen to go in a different direction with the theater space,” Golin said. “The economics of movie theaters have changed post-pandemic, and in San Juan Capistrano, this has been further compounded by paid parking.”
The theater, along with the rest of the community, found out about the venue’s future through a note posted on its doors, citing the changes to come to the area.
“There was a city of San Juan Capistrano ‘notice of proposal’ posted on the theater to ‘convert the existing theater to a live entertainment venue,’” Golin said.
Many in the community took to commenting on the theater’s Facebook and Instagram posts, wishing that these changes would stop erasing the relics of San Juan Capistrano that many had grown up with.
As this theater has been in the community for over a decade, customers have come into the venue with sadness as the final few days arrive for the establishment, Golin shared.
“Guests understandably have been sad about the closing, but have enjoyed sharing fond memories,” Golin said. “Visitors to San Juan also love the theater, as it is the first thing they notice from the train, and it draws them in. It successfully delivered a meet-up spot to the community and had intrinsic value.”
Golin recounts the charm the theater held for many, including Rick’s Cafe, which was attached to the theater for guests to enjoy drinks before a showing.
“It’s a special place,” Golin said. “Whether guests were coming to see a movie, grabbing a drink at Rick’s, watching the continuous showing of “Casablanca” above the fireplace or just hanging out on the balcony watching the sunset and trains come and go.”
The Regency Theatres was home to many memories for the community and the employees who worked there, hosting celebrations and events that filled the space with laughter and joy.
“Over the 15 years Regency has been open, there are too many memories to count,” Golin said. “We had many wedding proposals, wedding receptions, birthday parties and other milestone events. The San Juan Capistrano community loves to have fun and loved coming to the theater. The Kentucky Derby events were great, and the “Blazing Saddles” screenings, complete with chili, cap guns and whoopee cushions, were iconic. Guests dressed in theme, and some even arrived on horseback. My favorite was Vicki Caribinis’ Italian Nights, which drew sell-out crowds on the first Thursday of every month.”
While the San Juan Capistrano community is losing its theater, there will still be one nearby in Laguna Niguel for those who wish to continue supporting the business. Vicky Carbini nights, according to Golin, will even be moving there for those who enjoy celebrating that tradition.
“We have a theater nearby in Laguna Niguel, the Regency Director’s Cut, and we hope San Juan guests will visit us there,” Golin said. “We are pleased to announce that Vicky Caribini is moving the Italian Nights there as well and hopes for the same success there.”
With a lasting legacy, Golin wishes the community the best for its extensive support of the business and hopes for the best regarding the future of the area’s development.
“We are grateful to the community for the support, and our team at San Juan, many of (whom) worked there for many years, and many over the years who strove to deliver a first-class moviegoing experience to our guests,” Golin said. “We cheer on and hope the new use for the theater space provides excellent entertainment and memories for the community.”
Please update,rename Regal Essex Crossing total seat 1,250 and 13 screens
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 7 74
Theatre 2 60
Theatre 3, 9 and 14 100
Theatre 4 102
Theatre 5 123
Theatre 6 and 14 100
Theatre 8 is now a Game Room
Theatre 10 70
Theatre 11 138
Theatre 12 139 RPX
Please rename Movie Tavern by Marcus Collegeville Cinema as per website and total seats is 764
Seating Capacity
Theatre 1 41
Theatre 2 46
Theatre 3 79
Theatre 4 99
Theatre 5 169 Superscreen DLX with Atmos
Theatre 6 170 Superscreen DLX with Atmos
Theatre 7 96
Theatre 8 64
Pleasr rename Hiway Theater as per website
Please update, it opened as a twin on March 23, 1979 (grand opening ad in photos section), AMC took control on January 16, 1987 and UA Theatres took operation on March 1, 1996. It opened as 4 screens on January 31, 2014
Current seating capacity:
Theatre 1 285
Theatre 2 247
Theatre 3 163
Theatre 4 163 (35MM)
Total Seats: 311
Theatre 1 and 2 131
Theatre 3 49
Please rename AMC Camp Hill 12 as per website
Please rename AMC Altoona 12 as per website.
THis location is one of the few AMC Locations that don’t offer reserve seating, unfortunately don’t have the seating capacity for each screen.
Even BIG D is open seating.
Please update, total seats 1,002
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1, 2, 11 and 12 47
Theatre 3 and 10 67
Theatre 4 and 9 87
Theatre 5 and 8 115
Theatre 6 and 7 138
please update, total seats 784
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 85
Theatre 2 86
Theatre 3, 8 and 9 84
Theatre 4 72
Theatre 5 and 6 82
Theatre 7 125
Please rename theatre to Ambler Theater as per website and added a couple of grand opening ads in the photos section.
Please rename theatre to Regal Warrington Crossing and the complex opened on June 30, 1999 (Grand Opening ad in photos section) and total seating is 3,163 5 screens have recliners, was supposed to be REGAL VIP, but was never started and screen 10 is the game room, was supposed to be the VIP Lounge
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 178
Theatre 2 210
Theatre 3 76 Recliners
Theatre 4 and 7 47 recliners
Theatr 5 and 6 78 recliners
Theatre 8 127
Theatre 9 214
Theatre 10 Not Used
Theatre 11 289 IMAX Laser
Theatre 12 348 RPX
Theatre 13 136
Theatre 14 214
Theatre 15 128
Theatre 16 and 19 98
Theatre 17 139
Theatre 18 138
Theatre 20 128
Theatre 21 214
Theatre 22 178
Please rename theatre to Regal UA Oxford Valley and update the theatre opened on December 18, 1992 (grand opening ad in photos section) and the theatre expanded to 14 screens on November 24, 2004
Total Seats: 1,047
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 68
Theatre 2 and 13 50
Theatre 3 and 4 115
Theatre 5 and 6 100
Theatre 7 and 12 97
Theatre 8, 9 and 11 49
Theatre 10 40
Theatre 13 50
Theatre 14 67
Please update total seating to 1,084, Luxury Recliners were installed when R/C took over
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 155 RCX/Atmos
Theatre 2 77
Theatre 3 amd 9 65
Theatre 4 69
Theatre 5 and 8 97
Theatre 6 and 7 92
Theatre 10 and 11 73
Theatre 12 129 RCX/Atmos
Grand opening ad in photos section
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 98
Theatre 2 89
Theatre 3 179
Please update, total seats 745
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 97
Theatre 2 73
Theatre 3 53
Theatre 4 58
Theatre 5 87
Theatre 6 82
Theatre 7 127
Theatre 8 and 9 57
Theatre 10 54
Please update, theatre open on November 3, 1995 with a soft opening, grand opening ad in photos section also remove the first paragraph about AMC Woodhaven 4, created it’s own page on Cinema Treasures.