movie theaters

Big screen buildings

Movie theaters are venues where films are projected on large screens for paying audiences.

The experience includes darkened auditoriums, stadium seating, and concession stands selling popcorn and drinks.

In British English, the term is cinema.

We're going to the movie theater tonight.

The plural often refers to the industry or medium: It was a hit in movie theaters before streaming.

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