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Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Lock-in Opening Dates

Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Lock-in Opening Dates
Rendering of interior lounge spaces at Paragon Theaters at Founders Row. Courtesy Paragon Theaters.

Have you been wondering why the Paragon Theaters at Founders Row haven't opened yet?

Well, now they've "locked in" their final opening date – Friday, June 13, for their first "Sneak Preview Days," and Tuesday, July 1 for their full opening to the public – according to the company's Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Jared Comess. "Clearly, we had to postpone our opening for May," he told us. However, – good news! – "We have all our final dates locked now."  

In April, we wrote about the "new 7-screen, 600+ seat, Paragon Theaters at 112 Founders Ave." opening on May 22. Here's the story:

Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Hosting Career Fair, April 26; Opening May 22 with 2 Blockbuster Films
... The new 7-screen, 600+ seat, Paragon Theaters at 112 Founders Ave. will be hosting a Career Fair April 26 and officially “opening to the public” with two Memorial Day blockbuster film screenings – Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and Lilo & Stitch – on Tuesday May 22.

And in February, we wrote about the theaters opening May 1:

7-Screen Paragon Theater to Open May 1 at Founders Row II
Just in time for the launch of summer blockbuster movie season May 1, the City of Falls Church will have its own two-story, seven-screen Paragon Theater at Founders Row II with all the amenities – from a full bar and restaurant menu, to luxury box seating with food service, to a 65-foot screen with 4K Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound – yet with an emphasis on local community and social responsibility.

But now, what a relief for cinema fans in the area, especially for those looking forward to walking or biking to the City of Falls Church's first movie theaters!

On their Falls Church location website, here's how Paragon describes what they'll be bringing to The Little City: "OPENING JUNE 2025! Paragon Theaters is thrilled to announce the opening of its sixth location at Founders Row in Falls Church, Virginia. Known for its Axis15 Extreme large-format screens and patented Lux Box Dine-In Service seating, Paragon brings affordable luxury to your moviegoing experience."

"Founders Row will feature a two-story, 7-screen theater, highlighted by the Axis15 Extreme auditorium with a tilted screen, 4K Laser Projection, and Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound. Every auditorium will offer Lux Box Dine-In Service, allowing guests to enjoy craft cuisine and handmade cocktails with the scan of a QR code delivered right to your seat."

"Be sure to try Paragon’s famous MyPi Pizzas homemade, hand-tossed, and served piping hot available at concessions, the bar, or right at your Lux Box seat. Founders Row will also feature a full-service bar and kitchen, offering a full menu of craft food and drinks. Complimentary parking is available for all guests — simply use the code provided in your ticket confirmation email. Paragon Theaters is also proud to host popular programming like Sensory Friendly Films, making movies more accessible for everyone. Experience the ultimate in comfort, dining, and entertainment at Paragon Theaters — your ultimate moviegoing destination. See you at the movies soon!"

Official Opening Timeline from Paragon Theaters

Here is Paragon's upcoming schedule, chock full of sneak previews, upcoming film series, opening celebrations, official launches, Kids' $2 Summer Movies, and even a Jurassic World Rebirth Activation geared to kids:

Sneak Preview Days

+ Open to the Public

+ Friday, 6/13 - Monday, 6/30

+ $8 Tickets – all day, all shows, all formats (no up-charges to our premium seats/theater – it’s all one price!)

+ First-Run Films (tickets on sale now at www.ParagonTheaters.com), including: Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Lilo and Stitch, Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon)

+ Full Kitchen/Bar Menu available

Upcoming Film Series Starting on Sneak Preview Day

+ Open to the public

+ We’re also kicking off the following film series/packages:

1) $5 Ticket Tuesdays (starts Tuesday 6/17) – all shows, all day are $5* (*restrictions apply, and after 7/1 up charges will apply to these seats)

2) Kids $2 Summer Movies begin Tuesday 6/17 (Kids' films for only $2 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. – film changes each week

Official Launch

+ Open to the public

+ Tuesday, 7/1

+ Regular pricing goes into affect (including up-charges to Lux Box Dine-In seating and Axis15 Extreme screen)

Jurassic World Rebirth Activation

+ Open to the public

+ Friday, July 4 & Saturday, July 5

+ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (estimated time) each day

+ Details are still coming but it will be geared towards kids' activities

+ Location: Founders Row in front of the theater


For more information on the new Paragon Theaters at Founders Row go to: www.ParagonTheaters.com or https://www.paragontheaters.com/venueinfo/paragon-founders-row.


By Christopher Jones