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AMC Kips Bay movie theater in Manhattan to close at the end of 2026

The property owner has exercised an early lease termination right for AMC's second-largest Manhattan venue.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 19:23 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • The AMC Kips Bay 15 multiplex in Manhattan will permanently shut down by the end of 2026.
  • The property owner chose to exercise a contractual right to end the lease before its original expiration date.
  • AMC announced that specific closing details and a final date will be shared in the coming months.

Key facts

  • The 15-screen AMC Kips Bay venue in Manhattan is set to close at the end of 2026.[Variety]
  • The closure is taking place because the building owner exercised an option to end the lease early.[Variety]
  • The theater initially opened in 1999, and AMC took over its operation in 2006.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • The exact final operating date for the theater has not yet been announced by AMC.[Variety]

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