The Edge 12, one of Birmingham’s first dine-in theaters, closed April 2nd

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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