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AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas
said on their websites that movie goers who are not fully
vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks, and that
other social-distancing measures and cleaning protocols will
remain in place.
"In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are not required for
guests who are fully vaccinated," AMC said on its website,
referring to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. "If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you
continue to wear a mask throughout the theater unless actively
enjoying food or drinks."
Similar updates to mask policy were made on Regal and Cinemark
websites. All three chains said they would follow state and
local mandates on mask wearing, which may be different from the
CDC guidelines.
The changes for movie theaters come two weeks after the CDC said
that fully vaccinated people need not wear masks in any setting.
Movie-going has begun ramping up in the United States after
lengthy pandemic-related closures and a lack of new film
releases.
Movie studios and theater chains last week launched a "big
screen is back" campaign, previewing a summer filled with
blockbusters including the new "Fast & Furious" movie and the
superhero film "Black Widow."
Hollywood studios are closely watching box office receipts for
two major films being released this weekend - "Cruella," a
prequel story about the villain in "101 Dalmatians," and the
thriller "A Quiet Place Part II."
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Will Dunham)
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