The coronavirus pandemic shut down movie theaters in March of this year. Since then, SWLA residents have not been able to watch a movie in a theater setting.

Cinemark announced they're reopening their Bistro location on Derek Drive in Lake Charles. According to Cinemark, patrons can expected elevated safety measures being taken with cleaning and sanitizing throughout the day.

They've had two planned reopenings in May and August of this year, but COVD-19 had other plans.

The theater at the mall remains closed at this time.

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