Regal Cinemas is remodeling its Falls location into a Regal Bistro, part of the company’s nationwide “Go Plan.” The theater is scheduled to open in late 2025, which is a part of a multi-billion-dollar investment by Regal to update movie theaters across the country.
The Go Plan hits theaters at a turning point for the film industry. In addition to competing with online streaming services, theaters nationwide are attempting to come back from the financial losses they faced during the pandemic. Regal plans to expand its selection of Extra Large Format (XLF) and Premium Large Format (PLF) films. These include Regal PRIME, Dolby Cinema, IMAX with Laser, and the newly released XL. These versions will improve the comfort and pleasure of watching a film with features like recliner seats, realistic sound systems, and 4K laser projection. Upgrades include more spacious concessions, improved accessibility, and remodeled auditoriums. Doubling or tripling Laser at Regal venues nationwide by 2032 is the goal, according to The Miami Herald.
This marks an expansion of Regal’s Bistro concept in South Florida, joining its existing Kendall location. The Falls renovation, which began on July 14, 2025, is part of Regal’s national “Go Plan” to modernize theaters. Although construction was expected to finish by late summer, no revised completion date has been announced.
To get local insight, the Regal Bistro manager from The Falls location talked a little bit about how the upgrades will impact customer satisfaction and company operations.
Regal Bistro manager Kevin Kerr said, “This will give guests a reason to choose theaters over streaming.” Kerr expects that the improvements will encourage more people to come into theaters and watch upcoming movies. “These changes allow us to meet the rising demand for Dolby and IMAX formats.”
Senior Christine Prugue, a Falls regular, is looking forward to the renovations. “I am excited about the updates since the theater was looking dated, possibly deterring customers from the falls.”
Regal believes that the changes will boost attendance and restore interest in going to the movies as the holiday season draws near. Miami’s renovation, part of the company’s Go Plan, reflects a larger national movement meant to reclaim the shared, in-person moviegoing experience in a post-streaming world.
Regal’s theater improvements have led to a slight increase in ticket pricing, rising about one percent in early 2025 and then by five percent in the second half. Children and seniors usually pay between $10 and $13, while standard adult tickets now cost between $13 and $16.50. Dolby Cinema, IMAX, and XL are premium formats that cost an extra $3 to $7.
Regal has expanded its concession offerings to include a wider variety of hot food and specialty snacks. Specialty popcorn choices, including zebra and caramel popcorn, cost $6.79 to $8.49, while regular popcorn costs $7.19 for a small and $9.89 for a large. Hot meal items, which vary in price from $6.29 to $9.49, include pizza, nachos, hot dogs, chicken tenders with fries, and cheeseburgers. There are also Cinnabon Gooey Bites and pretzel bites available. Depending on size and location, candy and fountain beverages are still common and usually cost between $4.19 and $7.
Once complete, The Falls location will join Kendall’s as one of South Florida’s flagship Regal Bistro, part of a long-term effort to revitalize the movie theater experience.
