

Some say that 16 screens and stadium seating make a megaplex, while others say that at least 24 screens are required.

The difference between a multiplex and a megaplex is related to the number of screens, but the dividing line is not well-defined. The largest of these complexes can sit thousands of people and are sometimes referred to as a megaplex. Sometimes, an existing venue undergoes a renovation where the existing auditoriums are split into smaller ones, or more auditoriums are added in an extension or expansion of the building. They are usually housed in a specially designed building. A typical AMC Theatres megaplex with 30 screens at Ontario Mills in Ontario, California.Ī multiplex is a movie theater complex with multiple screens within a single complex.
