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Pruneyard Cinemas to Stay Open After Deal With Landlord

A last-minute agreement follows a planned shutdown linked to a protracted rent dispute.

Overview

  • The company said Friday it reached an agreement with Regency Centers that keeps the theater and its Cedar Room bar operating.
  • The decision reverses a Jan. 8 plan to close on Jan. 25 after more than five decades in business.
  • No terms were disclosed, and Regency Centers had not responded to requests for comment while a theater spokesperson declined to elaborate.
  • The theater sued the landlord on Dec. 19, alleging unfair rent increases and mismanagement at The Pruneyard shopping center.
  • Management credited strong public support for helping drive the outcome after years of financial strain from the pandemic and the 2023 Hollywood strikes.