Ten years ago, New Mission opened its doors for the very first time as an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. It was the first time a movie had been screened for the public there in 22 years… and roughly 57,000 showings would follow.
The years-long loving restoration of one of San Francisco’s architectural marvels was the most ambitious project that Alamo Drafthouse has ever taken on. Next month we’re beginning a renovation project that’ll conclude right around the time that New Mission reaches its 110th birthday. They’ll include:
• Brand new recliner seats.
• Brand new carpeting throughout the building.
• An overhaul of beer lines.
• Fresh upgrades of a ton of back-of-house kitchen equipment.
• And an opportunity to fix up a bunch odds and ends from our to-do list.
Thank you to everyone who’s helped make the past ten years (and the century before that) happen. Because of all of you, the New Mission continues…
I’m happy to announce that movies are coming back to South Orange this January. After Cinema Lab closed in March, it’s been a long and challenging road. As many of you know, movie theaters everywhere are navigating a tough landscape with changing viewing habits and increased competition from streaming services. But what truly made the difference here was you.
Your relentless advocacy mattered. I heard from so many families—especially parents—who shared what the theater meant to them: getting kids out of the house, celebrating birthdays, and enjoying simple, joyful moments together as a community. Those stories carried real weight.
I also want to extend my deepest thanks to my colleagues on the South Orange Performing Arts Center Board—Executive Director Lana Rogachevskaya, Board Chair Aida Jones, and Board members Marc Chalom, Taylor Margis-Noguera, and Randy Haase. They devoted countless hours to recruiting and negotiating to ensure South Orange retains a true cinema experience, which will now be operated by Box Office Cinemas. Their commitment was extraordinary.
As many of you know, SOPAC is a vital anchor for our downtown—strengthening our identity as an arts destination and driving meaningful economic activity for nearby restaurants and local businesses. A night at the movies supports far more than just the screen.
Now, I ask you to be part of this success - as patrons. More details will be shared soon, but for now, make plans to support SOPAC, enjoy the incredible performing arts right in our backyard, and get ready to go back to the movies.
It’s been a tough few weeks in South Orange, and I’m grateful to share some genuinely good news. ❤️🍿
Please update, theatre opened on December 9, 1988 at the Cobb Jupiter 8, it went to 14 on June 26, 1992 and 18 on December 26, 1997 but got reduced to 14 screens. The original 3 plex has it own page on Cinema Treasures
Currently, expect for IMAX that just got recliners, theatres 1 thru 7, 18 thru 20 and 22 currently closed for new seating. This project is moving very slow progress.
Is there a reason why the Balcony is closed at LA Live, it’s shows every show seats unavailable?
from Alamo Facebook Page:
Ten years ago, New Mission opened its doors for the very first time as an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. It was the first time a movie had been screened for the public there in 22 years… and roughly 57,000 showings would follow. The years-long loving restoration of one of San Francisco’s architectural marvels was the most ambitious project that Alamo Drafthouse has ever taken on. Next month we’re beginning a renovation project that’ll conclude right around the time that New Mission reaches its 110th birthday. They’ll include: • Brand new recliner seats. • Brand new carpeting throughout the building. • An overhaul of beer lines. • Fresh upgrades of a ton of back-of-house kitchen equipment. • And an opportunity to fix up a bunch odds and ends from our to-do list. Thank you to everyone who’s helped make the past ten years (and the century before that) happen. Because of all of you, the New Mission continues…
Neighbors—some good news to share. 🎬
I’m happy to announce that movies are coming back to South Orange this January. After Cinema Lab closed in March, it’s been a long and challenging road. As many of you know, movie theaters everywhere are navigating a tough landscape with changing viewing habits and increased competition from streaming services. But what truly made the difference here was you.
Your relentless advocacy mattered. I heard from so many families—especially parents—who shared what the theater meant to them: getting kids out of the house, celebrating birthdays, and enjoying simple, joyful moments together as a community. Those stories carried real weight.
I also want to extend my deepest thanks to my colleagues on the South Orange Performing Arts Center Board—Executive Director Lana Rogachevskaya, Board Chair Aida Jones, and Board members Marc Chalom, Taylor Margis-Noguera, and Randy Haase. They devoted countless hours to recruiting and negotiating to ensure South Orange retains a true cinema experience, which will now be operated by Box Office Cinemas. Their commitment was extraordinary.
As many of you know, SOPAC is a vital anchor for our downtown—strengthening our identity as an arts destination and driving meaningful economic activity for nearby restaurants and local businesses. A night at the movies supports far more than just the screen.
Now, I ask you to be part of this success - as patrons. More details will be shared soon, but for now, make plans to support SOPAC, enjoy the incredible performing arts right in our backyard, and get ready to go back to the movies.
It’s been a tough few weeks in South Orange, and I’m grateful to share some genuinely good news. ❤️🍿
Press Release Here: https://villagegreennj.com/arts/south-orange-performing-arts-center-announces-box-office-cinemas-south-orange
Please update, theatre open as the Maya Cinemas Chino and the seating capacity remains the same, still has Cinemark regular seating.
Please add website https://chino.mayacinemas.com/home
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 49
Theatre 2 114
Theatre 3 168
Theatre 4 CLOSED
Theatre 5 124
Theatre 6 120
Theatre 7 CLOSED
Theatre 8 83
Theatre 9 76
Theatre 10 158
Theatre 11 50
Seating Capacity:
theatre 1 and 11 43
Theatre 2 64
Theatre 3 198 IMAX with Laser
Theatre 4 77
Theatre 5 36
Theatre 6 19
Theatre 7 and 10 38
Theatre 8 68
Theatre 9 218 GiantScreen/Atmos
Theatre 11 43
Theatre 12 71 all seats DBOX
Please rename CinemaWest 2nd Street Cinema
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 157 IMAX with Laser
Theatre 2 67
Theatre 3 192 Giant Screen with Dolby Atmos
Theatre 4 69
Theatre 5, 6 and 7 47
Theatre 8 56
Theatre 9, 10 and 12 57
Theatre 11 99
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 101 SCREEN X
Theatre 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 84
Theatre 5 and 6 94
Theatre 10 80
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 116
Theatre 2 80
Theatre 3 75
Theatre 4 88
Theatre 5 99
Theatre 6 111
Please update, theatre opened on December 9, 1988 at the Cobb Jupiter 8, it went to 14 on June 26, 1992 and 18 on December 26, 1997 but got reduced to 14 screens. The original 3 plex has it own page on Cinema Treasures
Total Seats: 1,369
Theatre 1 61
Theatre 2 68
Theatre 3 106
Theatre 4 109
Theatre 5 67
Theatre 6 83
Theatre 7 139
Theatre 8 97
Theatre 9 140
Theatre 10 145
Theatre 11 93
Theatre 12 86
Theatre 13 and 14 113
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 54
Theatre 2 92
Theatre 3 73
Theatre 4 38
Theatre 5 60
Theatre 6 78
Theatre 7 26
Theatre 8 29
Theatre 9 and 10 31
Theatre 11 44
Theatre 12 29
Theatre 13 33
Theatre 14 28
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 104
Theatre 2 99
Theatre 3 127
Theatre 4 141
Theatre 5 138
Theatre 6 126
Theatre 7 99
Theatre 8 103
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1, 2, 9 and 10 98
Theatre 3 49
Theatre 4 44
Theatre 5 154
Theatre 6 127
Theatre 7 43
Theatre 8 51
Seating CAPACITY
Theatre 1 89
Theatre 2 75
Theatre 3 90
Theatre 4 90
Theatre 5 91
Theatre 6 65
Theatre 7 130
Theatre 8 129
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 2 97
Theatre 3 118
Theatre 4 103
Theatre 5 188
Theatre 6 and 7177
Theatre 8 76
Theatre 9 and 10 70
Theatre 11 81
Theatre 12 142
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1, 2, 7 and 8 100
Theatre 3 and 6 129
Theatre 4 and 5 135
Pleaser reanme CMX Bricknell City Centre Dine In as per website
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 26
Theatre 2, 3 and 4 28
Theatre 5 and 6 45
Theatre 7 65
Theatre 8 54
Theatre 9 84 ARKO CMX/Dolby Atmos
Theatre 10 66 Dolby Atmos
Please rename Cinemark Bistro Renaissance Marketplace XD and SCREEN X, this location just got SCREEN X added and 2 more DBOX HOuses
Revised Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 128
Theatre 2 and 11 54
Theatre 3, 4, 9 and 10 48
Theatre 5 and 6 107
Theatre 7 198 XD and DBOX
Theatre 8 100 with DBOX
Theatre 12 123 SCREEN X and DBOX
Theatre 13 123 with DBOX
Revised Seating capacity due to the installation of 3 screens with DBOX installed
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 52
Theatre 2 53
Theatre 3 108 with DBOX
Theatre 4 82
Theatre 5 92
Theatre 6 110 with DBOX
Theatre 7 92
Theatre 8 119
Theatre 9, 10, 11 and 12 53
Theatre 13 160 XD and DBOX
Theatre recently got 3 theatres with DBOX seats, here are the revised capacity: Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 2 93
Theatre 3 and 4 56
Theatre 5 136 XD with DBOX
Theatre 6 and 7 100 with DBOX
Theatre 8 108
Theatre 9 and 10 81
Please rename Regal McDonough as per regal website and total seats 2,622
Seating Capcity:
Theatre 1 279
Theatre 2 and 3 151
Theatre 4 80
Theatre 5 70
Theatre 6 90
Theatre 7 167
Theatre 8 184
Theatre 9 295
Theatre 10 292
Theatre 11 179
Theatre 12 90
Theatre 13 70
Theatre 14 80
Theatre 15 156
Theatre 16 278
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 434
Theatre 2 287
Theatre 3 179
Theatre 4 134
Theatre 5 131
Theatre 6 and 7 168
Theatre 8 216
Theatre 9 290
Theatre 10 and 11 125
Theatre 12 139
Theatre 13 285
Theatre 14 428
Currently, expect for IMAX that just got recliners, theatres 1 thru 7, 18 thru 20 and 22 currently closed for new seating. This project is moving very slow progress.
Please update, total seats 2,291
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 165
Theatre 2 179
Theatre 3 210
Theatre 4 181
Theatre 5 292 RPX
Theatre 6 119
Theatre 7 229
Theatre 8 207
Theatre 9 and 10 136
Theatre 11 207
Theatre 12 231