Totem 8 Theatres
3131 Muldoon Road,
Anchorage,
AK
99504
3131 Muldoon Road,
Anchorage,
AK
99504
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Previously operated by: Act III Theatres, Lathrop Co., Regal Entertainment Group, Wometco Theatres
Previous Names: Totem Triplex
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Built on the site of the Billiken Drive-In (it has its own page on Cinema Treasures). The Totem Triplex opened on November 13, 1976 as a triplex, originally part of the Wometco chain. It was later taken over by Act III Theatres. On July 6, 1986, the theatre was increased to eight screens and in 2000 it became part of the Regal chain.
The theatre showed a mix of first-run, art, and foreign features. It operated as a second run bargain movie theatre for several years. By 2023 it had returned to screening first run movies. It was closed on August 14, 2025.
It was demolished in March 2026.
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According to this article about the closing of the Fireweed Cinemas and the opening of a new Regal megaplex, the Totem will now operate as bargain cinema: http://community.adn.com/adn/node/151912
Mike ,Loved the ads thanks for putting them on.
I had forgotten all about “SPECIAL DELIVERY” with BO Svenson and i think Cybil Sheppard.I remember us playing that film,first run.Think I might even have the one sheet.
I have got an Anchorage newspaper some where in my stack of theatre stuff from a 80’s,if i can ever find it i will get it in CT.
2,885 seats as of Nov 2022.
Grand opening ad posted. 8 screens on July 6th, 1986.
Reverted back to playing first run movies.
Once operated by Lathrop Co.
The Totem closed August 14, 2025, after nearly 50 years in business.
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2025/08/16/open-shut-anchorage-gets-an-oyster-and-champagne-bar-a-burger-joint-and-an-overland-truck-outfit-and-regal-totem-theater-closes/
Demolished in March 2026.