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Waco AMC Galaxy 16 theater closes after 28 years of operation

AMC Theatres closed its Galaxy 16 theater in Waco on October 8, 2026. The cinema, which opened in February 1998 as Starplex Galaxy 16 and was rebranded after AMC acquired Starplex Cinemas in 2015, was the second movie theater in Waco.

Where
Waco, Texas
When
Oct. 8, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: McLennan

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Acquisition price for Starplex Cinemas$175 million2 Who pays or receives it: AMC Theatres

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Who's involved

  • AMC Theatrescompany that closed the theater

The facts

  • AMC Galaxy 16 in Waco held its final showings on Oct. 8, 2026.2
  • Theater was located at 333 S. Valley Mills Drive in Waco.2
  • Theater originally opened in February 1998 as Starplex Galaxy 16.2
  • AMC acquired Starplex Cinemas in July 2015 and rebranded the theater.2
  • Theater introduced IMAX screen in May 2017.2
  • Waco's one remaining movie theater is Cinemark XD.2
  • Nearest AMC theater to Waco is now in Burleson, about an hour away.2
  • AMC has closed more than 200 theaters nationwide since 2020.2

Who said what

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  • AMC Theatres Closing is part of initiative to close underperforming locations across country.2
  • Facebook commenter Growing city should have more than one theater option.2

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  • Texas A&M Loses Another Starter to Season-Ending Injury

    Sports Illustrated

  • End of an era as Texas city loses another movie theater

    Chron

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Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas A&M Loses Another Starter to Season-Ending Injury Sports Illustrated Not rated, October 11, 2026
  2. End of an era as Texas city loses another movie theater Chron Not rated, October 13, 2026

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