AMC will continue to operate its recently launched on-demand site, which has 3,500 films from every major film studio. Regal Cinemas was the first major chain to close, announcing midday on Monday that it would indefinitely close all 543 of its locations nationwide to counter the spread of the coronavirus, with Showcase Cinemas and Alamo Drafthouse doing the same hours later. "At this time, we have made the difficult decision to close our theaters. We value our movie-loving customers and have no doubt we will be serving them again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters," read a statement from Mooky Greidinger, CEO of Regal parent company Cineworld. Cinemark on Tuesday announced it would temporarily close all 345 of its U.S. theaters, effective on Wednesday, March 18. "Through these absolutely unprecedented and evolving times, one thing will not change, and that is Cinemark's dedication to its team members and moviegoers," Mark Zoradi, Cinemark CEO, said in a statement.