Starplex Cinemas

Starplex Cinemas
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryCinema
PredecessorShowplex Cinemas
Defunct2017
SuccessorAMC Classic
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
AMC Theatres (Parent)
OwnersAMC Entertainment
Websitewww.amctheatres.com

Starplex Cinemas was a Dallas-based American movie theater chain which had 34 locations across the United States at its height. In 2012, Showbiz Cinemas acquired the Starplex location in Kingwood, Texas. Later, Starplex merged with Showplex Cinemas. Starplex was among the major theatres to pull The Interview after threats were made. On July 14, 2015, it was announced that Starplex would be acquired by AMC Theatres with many operating now as AMC Classic as of mid-2017.