TEMPE, AZ — Pollack Cinemas in Tempe turned off its projectors and closed the doors in March 2020 after the state ordered movie theaters and other businesses to close amid the COVID-19 pandemic. New leather seats have replaced the cloth seats and the sound system has been replaced. Pollack was quiet for a long time regarding the future of the theater, leading some to speculate if it would reopen. After all, several larger chains in the Valley closed locations or rebranded throughout the pandemic: Alamo is now Majestic, Look Cinemas replaced Flix Brewhouse in Chandler, Landmark replaced iPic in Scottsdale, and Touchstar Cinemas will replace Studio Movie Grill. Also new to returning customers, online ticketing, and the ability to reserve seats before the show via the theater's website, www.pollacktempecinemas.com.