By Kyle Coppola
Longtime Altamonte Springs Movie Theater Closes After 50+ Years
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Moviegoers in Central Florida were heartbroken to learn that Picture Show Entertainment in Altamonte Springs, a theater that had operated for more than 50 years under various ownerships, has permanently closed its doors.
The theater, which served the community for two decades under Picture Show Entertainment, made the official announcement this week after officially closing the doors one final time on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
(The interior of Picture Show at Altamonte Springs was a true throwback. Photo Credit – Fluffy Lee.)
“After 20 years of operating the theater in Altamonte Springs, we permanently closed,” the company said in a statement. “We have been humbled by the support from the surrounding community throughout the years and are extremely proud to have ‘Shared the Experience’ with our guests and amazing employees. Going to the movies with family and friends often creates memories that last a lifetime. We are certainly taking a multitude of wonderful memories from our 20-year journey serving you all.”
(One of the few classic theaters still remaining in the area is no more. Photo Credit – Nicholas Brown.)
The closure marks the end of an era for a venue that had long been a staple for film lovers in the region. The news sparked an outpouring of nostalgia on social media, with former patrons sharing fond memories of watching blockbusters, independent films, and late-night premieres at the beloved theater.
Attempts to reach management for further comment were not immediately returned.
(One of the theaters which was small and intimate. Photo Credit – Marvin Corea.)
The loss of Picture Show Entertainment follows a growing trend of smaller, independent theaters struggling to compete in the era of streaming services and multiplex chains. For many in Altamonte Springs, it’s not just a theater closing—it’s the end of many memories shared at this local entertainment complex. We are unsure of what the plans are for this current building. What do you think will become of Picture Show Entertainment in Altamonte Springs? Let us know in the comments below.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
