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theaters

noun

variants or theatres

plural of theater

as in playhouses

a building or part of a building where movies are shown there's still one theater in town that shows independent films

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as in auditoriums

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

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Recent Examples of theaters Ortega, repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen, will be in theaters this fall with sci-fi drama Klara and the Sun. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 But before those blockbuster hopefuls land in theaters, here’s a look at what sizzled and fizzled during the first six months of the year. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026 Going on 30 grossed roughly $96 million in theaters and has endured for decades as a cultural touchstone, making a reboot inevitable. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026 There are 25 theaters around the United States that offer this viewing experience, including AMC Lincoln Square 13, which sells tickets for $33. — Ela Jalil, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Christopher Nolan’s newest mammoth IMAX film opens today, and Sacramento is home to one of only a handful of theaters nationwide that can screen the film in its intended format. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 Lively went public with her allegations in December 2024, roughly four months after their film premiered in theaters. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 9 July 2026 The movie is in theaters on July 10 and probably will be on the big screen for a while. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026 Original ‘Jaws’ theaters in Miami area Apparently the whole world saw ‘Jaws’ there. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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Features of the waterpark include a shallow pool with play equipment for children, a deeper pool with a three-story water slide, shaded seating, non-water play spaces, playhouses and a grass area for toddlers.

— Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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Even better news for cinemas – Shah Rukh Khan’s King, the star’s first film since Dunki in 2023, is scheduled for release at the end of the year.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 July 2026
There was a growing sense on Wall Street, and even at the studios, that cinemas couldn’t compete with Netflix and YouTube.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026

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Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Choosing seats and venues that work for kids Smaller venues and outdoor amphitheaters are often easier for a first-timer than a packed stadium.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026