as in theaters
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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theaters
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The film is set for release in theaters in the summer 2026.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025 -
The series finale, running around 2 hours in length, will drop simultaneously in select theaters and on Netflix on New Year's Day.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Playhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouses. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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