AMC Boston Common Cinema

AMC Boston Common is a downtown megaplex operated by AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the United States. It opened in July 2001 as part of MP Boston’s large-scale redevelopment of Avery Street into the Ritz-Carlton complex, on the site once occupied by the Astor Theatre. With 19 screens and about 3,900 seats in total, it is one of the biggest cinema operations downtown, and it takes its name from the nearby Boston Common.

The headline screen is a 600-seat IMAX theater, and the auditoriums offer digital projection and stadium seating. Accessibility features include assisted listening devices, closed captioning, descriptive video and wheelchair access, so moviegoers with hearing, vision or mobility needs can be accommodated. Theaters can also be rented, letting groups and companies book an auditorium for their own screenings or events instead of attending a regular public show.

What to Know

• Members of AMC’s Stubs loyalty program can earn rewards on tickets and concessions.
• Tickets can be bought ahead through AMC’s website and app.
• The cinema is listed by the Downtown Boston Alliance under culture, nightlife and theaters.