Major theaters reopen with restrictions

Some say it's a luxury they never thought they'd miss.

Remember movie theaters?

Places where you could watch your favorite actors on a larger than life screen?

Well they're coming back -- soon.

Kezi 9 news reporter emma jerome reports in eugene about what to expect when the curtin goes up.

Emma jerome: "a lot of us have been doing this lately & scrolling through netflix looking for a movie to watch during quarantine.

But, starting tonight our options are expanding."

Kevin cargill: " you never know what you miss until it's gone - and i cannot wait for the theaters to get back open again" regal cinemas at the valley river center mall opens friday... the amc in corvallis opened today... both with a large bucket of restrictions regal released a video of what movie goers can expect...*na* things like regular screening for employees, a mask requirement unless you are seated and eating or drinking... and a good sanitation after every showing.

Even things like an increase in fresh air intake by 50%-100% above normal levels at regal.

Kevin cargill, a springfield father of 6 says he wasn't always a movie theater guy because of the cost.

Now?

He doesn't care!

"i'm going to spend $50 on a bag of popcorn, $12 on a bottle of water, it doesn't matter.

Just to sit down to have peace and quiet in the dark and all my kids to just shut up for an hour and a half to watch this movie."

Both area theaters have select showtimes listed on their websites.

Ej: "without a lot of new movies to choose from& what does that mean for the cost of tickets?

Find out more on kezi 9 news at 5.

Reporting in eugene emma