Paragon Theaters to Open New Rochester Location

The company will debut a nine-screen theater at the site of the former CMX Chateau 14 on November 18, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A modern, sleek cinema building with a structured entrance canopy during golden hour. — Paragon Theaters will open a new nine-screen location in Rochester at the former CMX Chateau 14 site on November 18, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Paragon Theaters is returning to 3450 East Circle Drive NE in Rochester with a newly remodeled nine-screen facility opening November 18, 2026. The site previously hosted CMX Chateau 14 before its closure in summer 2025.

Why it matters

The opening restores cinema operations to a long-vacant facility that shut down following the bankruptcy of Cinemex Holdings USA. It marks a continued expansion for the operator, which currently manages seven theaters across the United States.

The facility will feature nine screens including two Axis 15 Premium Large Format auditoriums equipped with Dolby Atmos sound systems. Paragon operates a total of seven theaters nationwide and has confirmed it will not reopen its former site in Burnsville.

The players

Paragon Theaters

An entertainment company headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, that specializes in operating movie cinemas.

Cinemex Holdings USA

The former parent company of the CMX Chateau 14 location that declared bankruptcy in 2025.

The details

The renovated space includes luxury recliners and stadium seating for all visitors. Every one of the nine auditoriums has been upgraded with laser projection technology to enhance the viewing experience.

Paragon operated the Rochester theater location from 2011 to 2017.
CMX Chateau 14 closed during the summer of 2025 following a bankruptcy filing.
The new theater is scheduled to open on November 18, 2026.

Market Landscape

The renovation of the Rochester site follows the 2025 bankruptcy of Cinemex Holdings USA, which led to the shuttering of the theater previously at this location. Paragon is reclaiming a property it previously managed from 2011 to 2017 to strengthen its regional footprint.

Local residents will gain access to a modernized cinema experience featuring premium large-format screens and upgraded seating options starting in November 2026. The project brings a shuttered entertainment venue back to the community after more than a year of vacancy.

The takeaway

The return of a familiar operator to the East Circle Drive corridor highlights the continued demand for premium theater experiences in suburban markets. Residents can look forward to a complete overhaul of the interior space with the addition of advanced laser projection and Dolby Atmos systems.