Open caption screenings spread to theaters across the country, making movies more accessible and drawing in captions-loving movie viewers. But some fear it’s changing the movie theater experience. In ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Movie theaters will be required to offer more screenings with open captions starting tomorrow. Large movie theaters must have at least one open-captioned showing during peak hours.

The new year brings good news for those who love movies but are deaf or hard of hearing: Enacted Jan. 1, a new state law will increase the number of movie screenings using open captions, and require ...

SEATTLE — The new year brings good news for those who love movies but are deaf or hard of hearing: Enacted Jan. 1, a new state law will increase the number of movie screenings using open captions, and ...

RUSHVILLE — The Princess Theater will begin offering open captions at every Sunday matinee to expand accessibility for all members of the community. The open captions will be displayed on the screen ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers. The law passed in the 2025 legislative session went into effect on ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two bills passed out of the General Assembly on Monday that will require movie theaters to offer more open caption screenings. HB602, introduced by Delegate Phil Hernandez ...