FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Galaxy Theatres is replacing Maya Cinemas at Campus Pointe, in Fresno, after the theatre closed its doors permanently, Friday, Sept. 11.
Galaxy Theatres is replacing Maya Cinemas at Campus Pointe, in Fresno, after the theatre closed its doors permanently, Friday, Sept. 11 (FOX26).
Officials from Campus Pointe took to social media, on Saturday, Sept. 12, saying that Maya Cinemas closed its Fresno and Salinas locations.
Signs are posted on the doors of the theatre stating that it is closed. The signs also inform customers on how to get refunds for unused tickets and gift cards (PHOTO: PHOTOJOURNALIST JAMES MORA).
The post goes on to say that as Galaxy Theatres begins operations, the focus is a timely tradition and adding “planned improvements” to enhance the guest experience.
Fresno neighbor Janie Sustaita and her family were shocked when they showed up to the theater and it was closed.
Signs are posted on the doors of the theatre stating that it is closed. The signs also inform customers on how to get refunds for unused tickets and gift cards (PHOTO: PHOTOJOURNALIST JAMES MORA).
“I’m totally floored right now that we walked up and saw that they were shut,” Sustaita said.
She said she bought the tickets for her family the day prior and got zero notification that the theatre had permanently closed.
Audryna Petatan said she was born and raised in Fresno and that the cinema was a big part of her childhood.
The company has not said why the Campus Pointe location closed or whether customers will be refunded for movie tickets they already purchased.
“I’m kind of sad to see it go, ” Petatan said. “I was literally just here watching ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day.’”
Petatan said she is not super excited about Galaxy Theatres coming in as a replacement.
“I think Maya (Cinemas) is way better. I mean if fits the whole Fresno State and all of Fresno, so I don’t know. It’s kind of weird to see a new theater coming in,” Petatan said.
Sustaita said her family is originally from Tulare and loves Galaxy Theaters.
“That is gonna be a better move,” she said.
On the Maya Cinemas website, the location’s movies show no upcoming showtimes.
A spokesperson for the Maya Cinemas confirmed to FOX26 the theater is permanently closed.
Signs are posted on the doors of the theatre stating that it is closed. The signs also inform customers on how to get refunds for unused tickets and gift cards.