The last time we received showtimes for this theater was in late February 2025. The marquee as seen in a March 2026 Google Street View capture was for movies that were playing in February, so I’m pretty confident that it closed in the February or March 2025 timeframe.
The Grand Illusion left its location at 1403 NE 50th Street on January 31, 2025.
As of April 2026, it still has not found a permanent new home, but it is holding screenings at other venues. We have a new entry for the yet-to-be-relocated operation at:
According to our records, it opened June 6, 1998. The last time we received showtimes for the theater was June 28, 2024.
Theater Info
Columbus, OH: Cinemark Movies 12 - Carriage Place Closed [Jun 15, 2023]
Hilliard, OH: Movies 11 Dine-in At Mill Run Closed [Aug 3, 2023]
Closed in May 2023 after a fire.
Closed in February 2026, but reopening is planned later this year:
Cincinnati, OH: Mariemont Theatre Closed, But New Operator Plans Reopening [Mar 13, 2026]
The last time we received showtimes for this theater was in late February 2025. The marquee as seen in a March 2026 Google Street View capture was for movies that were playing in February, so I’m pretty confident that it closed in the February or March 2025 timeframe.
It has moved to a new location:
Long Island City, NY: Stuart Cinema & Cafe Moves from Brooklyn to New Location [May 7, 2026]
As of May 7, 2026, the theater’s website says that it is closed and for sale.
Calexico, CA: Metropolitan Calexico 10 Theatre Closed [May 4, 2026]
Closed in February 2025:
Lowell, MA: Luna Theater Closed [Feb 3, 2025]
Closed in 2020 by Foothills Entertainment:
Henderson, TX: Plaza Cinema 3 Closed 'Temporarily' [Oct 28, 2020]
Reopened in 2021:
Henderson, TX: Movie Theater Reopens Under New Management [Oct 15, 2021]
Closed in 2022:
Henderson, TX: Lion's Den Cinema 3 Closed [Aug 15, 2022]
Closed in August 2022:
Lincoln City, OR: Lincoln City Cinema Closed [Aug 8, 2022]
Reopened in November 2015:
Agawam, MA: Agawam Cinemas Now Open [Nov 9, 2015]
Recent photos can be found at:
Watts Theatre Photo Gallery
Closed in April 2026:
Mechanicsburg, IN: M.E.L.S. at the Starlite Drive-In Theatre Closed [Apr 28, 2026]
Closing at the end of April 2026:
Dillon, MT: Big Sky Cinemas Closing This Week [Apr 28, 2026]
Closed in April 2026, but expected to reopen in May under new management:
Greeneville, TN: AMC Classic Towne Crossing 8 Closed, Expected to Reopen in May [Apr 28, 2026]
Closed in July 2025:
Buffalo, NY: Dipson McKinley 6 Theatres Closed Amid Building Troubles [Jul 28, 2025]
Opened in 2014:
Glen Burnie, MD: New 6-Screen Movie Theater Opening in 2014 [Oct 4, 2014]
Closed in September 2024:
Glen Burnie, MD: Horizon Cinemas - Sun Valley Closed [Oct 1, 2024]
The Grand Illusion left its location at 1403 NE 50th Street on January 31, 2025.
As of April 2026, it still has not found a permanent new home, but it is holding screenings at other venues. We have a new entry for the yet-to-be-relocated operation at:
Grand Illusion Cinema
Added a photo from 2024.
Closed December 31, 2025:
New London, WI: Grand Cinema Theatres Closed [Jan 1, 2026]
By March 7, 2024, this theater was closed.
Marcus Theatres acquired all 11 CEC locations:
Marcus Completes Acquisition of 11 CEC Locations [Apr 20, 2007]
Closing April 19, 2026:
Hermantown, MN: Movie Theater Closing Sunday [Apr 17, 2026]
Opened by B&B Theatres in 2005:
El Reno, OK: Reno 8 Cinema Now Open [Jul 15, 2005]
Opened in March 2022 under new management:
El Reno, OK: El Reno 8 Cinema Opening March 24, 2022 [Mar 22, 2022]
Closed at the end of 2024:
El Reno, OK: El Reno Cinema 8 Closed [Jan 2, 2025]