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AFTER a long run, a beloved movie theater is slated to shut down in just days.
The fan-favorite Showcase Cinema will close its doors to moviegoers for good on February 22.
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The “sad news” about the theater closure was announced via a Facebook post from a local and travel website.
It revealed that the Showcase Cinema de Lux in Randolph, Massachusetts – about 15 miles from Boston – would officially get the axe on Sunday, February 22.
The movie theater, located at 365 South Shore, confirmed the news on its website as well, saying “We truly thank you for your dedicated patronage and hope to welcome you to one of our nearby locations.”
The Showcase Cinema location is closing for good after opening nearly 30 years ago in July 1998, according to the Facebook post.
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The announcement gives moviegoers roughly two weeks to catch a movie at the popular theater before it closes.
No specific reason for the shutdown was shared in Showcase Cinema’s statement, and no details were shared regarding the future of the property or the theater’s staff.
Showcase Cinemas, one of the oldest and most recognized theater chains globally, operates 22 venues in the US with locations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
The impending Randolph shutdown comes as part of broader shifts in the cinema industry.
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Movie theaters have experienced many closures and bankruptcies since the pandemic hit in 2020 as consumer entertainment habits change and streaming services spike in popularity.
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Streaming platforms now generate about 48% of total film revenue, for example.
As the industry shifts toward fewer, more premium locations, thousands of screens have closed across the country since 2020.
So far in 2026, a number of fan-favorite spots have shuttered, including a few LOOK Dine-In Cinemas locations and Alamo Drafthouse theaters.
The pandemic sparked a slew of closures not only for movie theaters, but also well known retail brands.
A legendary chain, for example, is saying its final farewell with total liquidation sales up to 70%.
Meanwhile, Family Dollar bosses have confirmed the closure of a store after 17 years with final sales.
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