Harkins Ciné Grill movie theater concept for PV project canceled

Harkins Theatres' high-end dine-in theater concept won't be part of the reimagined PV project.

May 23, 2024

The original concept art for the now-scrapped project. Harkins Theatres

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A plan for the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment to include a Harkins Ciné Grill has been scrapped.

Arizona-based movie theater chain Harkins Theatres announced in February 2022 that it would place its high-end concept, Harkins Ciné Grill, at the upcoming PV multi-use complex. There is currently one Harkins Ciné Grill in the northwest Valley, and Harkins calls it "an immersive dine-in theater (featuring) ultimate loungers with personal tabletops, cutting-edge laser projection, immersive cinema sound, a chef-driven menu and craft beers and cocktails."

However, Phoenix New Times has learned that the project is not moving forward.

A representative for Red Development, the owner of the PV project, confirmed via email on Wednesday.

"Unfortunately, Harkins Ciné Grill is no longer scheduled to open at PV," she wrote.

Harkins Theatres has not responded to requests for comment.

Although PV will not include a Harkins Ciné Grill, the concept, which includes a park, 400 high-end apartments in a community called The Blake, dining and retail, will be home to a number of popular local businesses, including Wren House Brewing Co. and Federal Pizza, as well as national chains such as Sephora, Whole Foods and Lifetime Fitness.

For more information on the PV project, visit the Red Development website.

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Jennifer Goldberg is the Music and Culture editor of Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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