edge The Edge 12, one of Birmingham's first dine-in theaters, closed April 2nd — Closed after 13 years. (Grace Howard/ Bham Now)

The Edge 12 has closed after 13 years in business. The theater announced that they closed permanently effective Sunday, April 2.

Over a decade in business

sign edited The Edge 12, one of Birmingham's first dine-in theaters, closed April 2nd — Entrance of the Edge 12 theater. (Grace Howard/ Bham Now)

Located in the former Festival 18 location on Crestwood Boulevard, The Edge 12 opened in 2010. The remodeled cinema featured:

12 screens
4 3-D screens
All stadium-seating
Self-serve drink stations

In 2011, the Birmingham City Council approved the theater’s beer and wine license, making it one of the first dine-in theaters in town that served alcohol and food. In recent years, the cinema became a discount theater in response to competing dine-in theaters.

Closed permanently

2023 04 03 The Edge 12, one of Birmingham's first dine-in theaters, closed April 2nd — Announcement from The Edge 12.

The Edge 12 made their closing announcement on their Google page last weekend. According to the announcement, gift cards may be refunded by emailing info@phoenixtheatres.com.

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