Not so fast. The National Association of Theatre Owners on Wednesday cautioned that most shuttered cinemas won't reopen right away, even if they are permitted to by various authorities.
The statement came in response to reports that a handful of Southern states are attempting to end shelter-in-place orders instituted because of the coronavirus pandemic. "While some states and localities are beginning to authorize the opening of movie theaters under certain conditions, the movie theater industry is also a national one," NATO said. "Until the majority of markets in the U.S.