Official Emagine rendering of an Emagine Parker auditorium with tiered luxury recliner seating and forest-themed wall panels. Rendering courtesy of Emagine Entertainment, not a photo of the finished theater.
Now OpenParkerJune 14, 2026

Emagine Parker Opens July 1 — Emagine's First Colorado Theater

Parker's shuttered movie theater is coming back to life under a new name. The former AMC Classic Twenty Mile 10 at 18625 Stage Run reopens Wednesday, July 1 as Emagine Parker — the first Colorado location for Michigan-based Emagine Entertainment, capping a full renovation of the 32,000-square-foot building.

It's a notable upgrade for a space that had been dark since last fall. AMC closed the Twenty Mile location in September 2025, steering Parker moviegoers toward its Arapahoe Crossing 16 in Aurora. Emagine signed on to take over the building and gut-renovate it into what the company calls a "reimagined entertainment destination."

The images on this page are official Emagine renderings provided by the company. They show the intended design, not photos of the finished Parker theater.

What's New Inside

Emagine has rebuilt the theater around premium presentation and a full food-and-drink experience — a different bet than the older, no-frills setup it replaced:

  • 10 auditoriums, two of them premium large-format EMX screens with wall-to-wall picture, 4K projection, and Dolby Atmos sound
  • Heated luxury recliners in every auditorium
  • A full-service bar pouring craft cocktails, beer, and wine
  • Expanded concessions and gathering spaces built for hanging out before and after a show
  • Emagine's first-ever self-ordering kiosks, which the company plans to roll out to other locations if the Parker debut goes well

The chain has also said a later phase will carve out a dedicated space for live local music and performances.

Opening-Week Lineup

Emagine says opening week will mix major studio releases, family favorites, and specialty programming. Titles announced for the launch include Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Supergirl, Disclosure Day, and jackass: best and last. Tickets are on sale now, with full showtimes on the official theater page.

More Than Movies

Emagine Parker isn't just for showtimes. Per the official theater page, the auditoriums and spaces are bookable for a range of private and group events:

  • Corporate events — big-screen presentations, meetings, and team gatherings
  • Private events — wedding showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversaries
  • Auditorium rentals — holiday parties, independent film screenings, and more
  • School groups — field trips for local classes
  • Children's birthday parties

Bookings run through the event request form on Emagine Parker's page. For a town that just lost its only theater, that's a flexible new venue for everything from a company offsite to a kid's birthday.

A Benefit Night Before the Public Opening

The night before it opens to the public, Emagine Parker hosts a private, invitation-only celebration on June 30 benefiting HopeKids Colorado, a nonprofit that runs events and builds community for families raising a child with cancer or another life-threatening condition. The evening includes an early screening of Young Washington and proceeds that fund a private movie day for local HopeKids families.

A Perk for Loyalty Members

As part of the launch, Emagine is dangling a switch-over offer: bring a loyalty membership from any other theater brand and get a free year of Emagine Rewards Extras, the company's premium tier with added perks and discounts. It's a clear play for moviegoers who've been driving to Aurora or Lone Tree since the AMC closed.

What Tickets Cost

Pricing is on the approachable side for a luxury-recliner house. According to Emagine's own responses to customer questions, recliner tickets run about $13.95 for adults and $10.95 for children and seniors — so yes, there's a senior rate, and it matches the kids' price. The best deal is for members: Emagine Rewards members pay just $5 on Tuesdays. Prices can vary by film, showtime, and format (EMX and other premium screens may cost more), so confirm the final price at checkout.

Why It Matters for Parker

Emagine runs 27 theaters and more than 330 screens across the Midwest, and Parker is its planting-the-flag move in Colorado. The reopening also fills one of the larger vacant anchors near Twenty Mile — and it lands right as downtown Parker is in the middle of a building boom. Cerebral Brewing is bringing a taproom to Mainstreet, Cask & Trotter is opening at The Juniper, and the town's summer calendar keeps filling out. (See everything happening this season in our Parker summer events guide.)

In the company's own framing, owner Jon Goldstein called Parker "a vibrant community" and said the goal was "a gathering place where friends and families can enjoy movies, entertainment, and hospitality in a truly elevated way."

The Details

Emagine Parker opens to the public Wednesday, July 1 at 18625 Stage Run — a fully renovated, 10-auditorium theater with two EMX large-format screens, Dolby Atmos, heated recliners, and a full-service bar, inside the former AMC Classic Twenty Mile 10.

Sources: Boxoffice Pro, June 11, 2026 (July 1 opening, EMX/amenities, HopeKids benefit, loyalty offer) · Naked Denver, Sept 19, 2025 (former AMC takeover, renovation scope, 27 theaters/330+ screens) · Denver Business Journal, Sept 11, 2025 · Emagine Parker official theater page (live showtimes)

Like this kind of coverage? Subscribe to our newsletter for new openings, hometown headlines, and the weekly events calendar.

Get local news first

New openings, closings, and community updates delivered weekly. Join 10,900+ Douglas County locals.

Subscribe Free