A spokesperson said Harkins owns the land where the theater will eventually be built, but exactly when that construction would begin is unclear. Harkins previously announced that it would build a movie theater in Laveen, but that project has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's one of a few projects that Harkins has in the works around the Valley. In a news release, Harkins said its CineGrill concept would offer craft food, cocktails, and beer to enhance people's movie-going experience. That location is not anticipated to begin construction until at least 2023, the theater chain said. 9, Harkins announced that it had plans to open a second CineGrill dine-in movie theater in Paradise Valley that would be part of the redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall. Plans also called for a covered outdoor patio.Ī spokesperson for Harkins confirmed the project in an email to ABC15 and said the theater would 'offer the perfect combination of an immersive movie experience and restaurant quality dining.' The 43,00-square-foot theater will open in the former Sports Chalet space and will have nine screens, according to documents that were filed with the City of Peoria. PHOENIX - Harkins has a new project under construction in the West Valley - a dine-in movie theater.Īnticipated to open in late 2022, the dine-in movie theater - a first for Scottsdale-based Harkins Theatres - will be part of Lake Pleasant Towne Center in Peoria, near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road.

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