Regal Stadium 22

Regal Stadium 22 at Austell

Regal Entertainment opened Stadium 22 on November 19, 1999. The theater featured amenities such as digital projection and sound, RealD 3D, self-serve ticketing, all-stadium seating, a café, and first-run movie attractions.

Initially described as a “cool local hangout” in the early 2000s, the venue’s popularity declined by the 2010s as the surrounding area experienced a significant increase in crime. One local remarked, “You could see a movie, buy drugs, and get munchies without leaving the building.” As safety concerns grew, Regal employed Uniformed deputies from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department to provide on-site security.

In June 2017, a 16-year-old was shot following a confrontation at the theater. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital, and officers at the scene described his injuries as non-life-threatening. A shell casing was found on the ground, though detectives declined to confirm whether it was connected to the incident, noting that gunfire in the parking lot was not uncommon.

By 2019, the once-bustling theater could be described as all but abandoned. Empty parking lots and sparsely attended screenings became the norm. Ticket and concession prices were noticeably higher than those at other Regal locations in the Atlanta metro area, and the growing popularity of on-demand streaming further contributed to the decline. On average, fewer than 80 people attended films at Stadium 22 each week.

Stadium 22 closed in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and remained shuttered for over a year. Although it reopened in 2022, the theater struggled to regain its footing and never recovered financially. On June 6, 2023, Regal permanently closed the location as part of broader cuts tied to its parent company Cineworld’s bankruptcy proceedings. The final film shown at the theater was Beau Is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Gallery Below of Regal Stadium 22

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