Cineplex reaffirms Queensway theatre will stay open through 2045 as redevelopment plans advance
The Queensway Cineplex, one of the GTA's busiest multiplexes, has been a fixture in south Etobicoke for more than two decades.
Cineplex has reaffirmed that the Queensway theatre will remain open until at least 2045 following the advancement of redevelopment plans for the site. In a statement to CityNews, a company spokesperson confirmed that the theatre has renewed its lease and holds options to remain the neighbourhood cinema until the end of the decade.
Company officials acknowledged that predicting future developments two decades hence is challenging, but emphasized their commitment to working with the landlord to integrate with the new development. The reassurance came in response to months of online speculation, including a post in the South Etobicoke Community Group suggesting demolition as part of a broader redevelopment plan.
Toronto’s Scotiabank Cineplex is not set to be demolished anytime soon; redevelopment of the Queensway and Vaughan locations has been ongoing for years. Other nearby locations, such as Ontario Place’s Cinesphere, may face change instead. Councillor Amber Morley addressed the rumors in July, noting that Cineplex is not closing or being torn down and protected by a long-term lease with options to remain for up to 20 years.
A recent planning application for the site, a Draft Plan of Subdivision, divides the property into future development blocks, streets, parkland, and utility areas, but does not impact the theatre's lease or operating status. Morley assured that redevelopment may begin on other sections of the site in the coming years, but the Queensway Cineplex is expected to remain open throughout.
The Queensway Cineplex, one of the GTA’s busiest multiplexes, has been a fixture in south Etobicoke for over two decades.
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