So even if a bunch of movie theaters in the United States managed to reopen their doors at the beginning of next week, it’s not like there would be a slate of new movies to offer visitors. Plus, let’s not forget that many of these theaters had to furlough or completely let go of their employees in the weeks following COVID-19 really getting out of hand.
Even if enough people were willing to head back to movie theaters as the coronavirus rages on, there’s not enough time to ensure that there will be enough staff members ready to resume operations.