Edwards Ontario Palace 22 & IMAX

Opened March 21, 1997, the Edwards Ontario Palace 22 is one of the big multiplexs in Southern California. Located in the parking lot of the Ontario Mills Outlet Mall. This theatre also houses one of socal’s large format IMAX screens. The IMAX is one of the larger one’s at 91' wide by 67' high (roughly almost seven stories tall) and seats 480.

There are also three themed main auditoriums. Theatre 11 is called “The Palace”, seats 750 people and has a 70 foot wide screen. Theatre 1 is called “The Chinese”, seats 350 people, screen size unknown. Theatre 22 is called “The Hollywood”, seats 350 people, screen size unknown. The three are only decorated and themed on the outside of the auditoriums, the insides are sadly unthemed and as regular looking as any theatre built in the 1990’s.

I know of a few other Edwards Theatres that have the same Concept using themed auditoriums. One is the Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 and IMAX, and the other is the Edwards West Covina 18. A couple years ago (give or take) Edwards merged or was aquired by Regal Entertainment Group which also did the same with United Artists Theatres. However these theatres have all retained the brand name they had.

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William on May 2, 2007 at 12:43 pm

It’s

http://www.edwardscinemas.com/

Chris Utley on August 28, 2009 at 4:03 pm

Quite possibly one of the best megaplexes ever built.

Chris Utley on September 1, 2009 at 4:35 pm

I’ve seen some great multiplex auditoriums in my time. But in the world of megaplexes, NOTHING COMPARES to that fabulous awesome “Grand Palace” auditorium at this theatre! As the description above says, it’s 750 seats, screen is 70 feet wide and it’s all stadium seating. Both the sound and picture is PHENOMINAL! Before I had kids, my wife and I used to drive up here twice a year just to see movies in this particular auditorium.

IMO, it is the GREATEST 35MM projection auditorium built specifically for a megaplex. Ever.

CSWalczak on January 19, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Night shot of the entrance: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcaesar/2153067717/

RobertAlex on March 20, 2014 at 1:29 pm

Oh Man. Theater 11, “The Grand Palace” is closed for conversion into an RPX screen. That is a shame, it was one of the best auditoriums as it was, now they will charge double, and all showings no doubt will be in 3D as this was the last large auditorium that only showed 2D as they couldn’t get enough light on the screen for 3D. Let’s hope that they install Dolby Atmos at least and a duel projector set up so we can actually see a proper image on that 80 foot screen.

rivest266 on May 30, 2015 at 12:28 pm

March 21st, 1997 grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 on December 14, 2020 at 9:43 pm

Article Two megaplex side by side Fri, Nov 29, 1996 – Page 246 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

jwmovies on June 23, 2022 at 7:37 am

Correction: The mega IMAX for Regal Entertainment Group are as follows:

Hacienda Crossings 21 Dublin River Park 19 Fresno Valencia Town Center 12 Santa Clarita Grand Palace 22 Ontario (actual name from Edwards) Towne Center 26 Long Beach Spectrum Center 20 Irvine (also actual name) Mira Mesa 18 at the Market Center San Diego (also actual nane)

Please note West Covina at the Lakes and Corona Crossings both 18 screens ARE NOT IMAX. AT. ALL.

I put this list together to clear up any confusion,,, Actually talked to Jim Edwards himself!😁😃🤣🤣

Mr. Toyota Man on May 7, 2024 at 9:30 am

I want to visit this place, heard their IMAX screen is impressive.

m00se1111 on June 19, 2024 at 6:36 am

Looks like this is now Regal named.
video from June 8, 2024

https://youtu.be/A3EiUUxwTME?si=sKiBOqlVckPNb4B6