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MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) \u2014 About two months after AMC closed its theater in Mattoon<\/a>, officials announced that it\u2019ll reopen \u2014 under new management.<\/p>\n On Monday, VIP Cinemas said it plans to reopen the 10-screen theater before the year is over. VIP said it\u2019ll have a bigger menu, lower prices and increased hours of operation.<\/p>\n Sarah Bush Lincoln plans to expand Regional Cancer Center <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cInitially, we are focusing on making repairs, replacing projection and sound equipment for a high-quality viewing experience, and plan to make changes over the next year,\u201d Josh Ward, Director of Operations for VIP Cinemas, said in a news release. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring back life to a theater that is a huge part of the community. Everyone we\u2019ve talked with in the area has been relieved to hear their favorite, local movie-going spot is reopening.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cVIP Mattoon 10\u201d will also have new seats and more movie offerings in the new year, VIP officials said.<\/p>\n The company\u2019s theaters are largely concentrated in the Midwest. In Illinois, they operate theaters in Carbondale, Lincoln, Macomb, Mattoon, Moline, Morton, Ottawa, and Quincy.<\/p>\n Mattoon\u2019s theater is located at 2509 Hurst Drive. It was built in 1995 by Kerasotes Theatres. Once the theater reopens, showtimes, pricing, and promotions can be found on VIP\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/i><\/p>\n