Carli Clesmere Movie night in Bergen County is staying on the big screen. After recent concerns that iPic Theaters in Fort Lee could close, the dine-in movie theater has officially been saved following its acquisition by CMX Cinemas. Located at 2023 Hudson Street inside Hudson Lights, iPic Fort Lee has been a local go-to since opening on August 5th, 2016. This theater is known for reclining seats, in-theater dining, cocktails, and food delivered directly to guests’ seats. Read on for more about iPic Theaters in Fort Lee and what this means for Bergen County moviegoers.
The Original Closure Concerns
Back in March 2026, Jersey Digs reported that iPic Theaters in Fort Lee was expected to close after nearly a decade in business. The news came as a disappointment to many locals, especially those who had come to rely on the theater as one of the area’s few nearby options for a full movie night experience without having to travel far.
According to Jersey Digs, iPic Theaters LLC had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. At the time, the company operated 13 dine-in theater locations and eight restaurant units nationwide. The Fort Lee outpost at Hudson Lights was its only New Jersey location. The potential closure would have marked the end of a nearly 10-year run for the Bergen County theater.
iPic Fort Lee Will Stay Open
Just a few months after the news of its closure, the story took a major turn. Rather than closing for good, iPic Fort Lee has been spared. CMX Cinemas has acquired several iPic locations across Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, and New Jersey, including the Fort Lee theater. The acquisition means Bergen County moviegoers can continue visiting the Hudson Lights location for movies, dining, and the theater’s signature premium experience. Even better: the theater is expected to continue operating under the iPic brand, so guests can still expect the same elevated moviegoing setup that made the Fort Lee location a local favorite in the first place.
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What Makes iPic Fort Lee Different
For anyone who has never been, iPic is not your average movie theater. Think of it as the golden-ticket version of a night at the movies. Guests can settle into spacious reclining Premium Plus seats while enjoying a chef-driven food menu, cocktails, and classic concessions delivered directly to their seats throughout the film. Instead of rushing through dinner before showtime, moviegoers can make the meal part of the experience itself. The setup makes iPic a popular pick for date nights, birthdays, family outings, friend hangs, and those “let’s do something, but not too much” nights when dinner and a movie sounds exactly right.
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Carli from The Bergen Girl team is a longtime iPic fan and frequently visits with friends and family. Beyond the theater itself, iPic’s location within Hudson Lights makes it an easy destination for a full night out. The Fort Lee development is home to restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses, giving visitors plenty of options to grab a bite, meet up with friends, or continue the fun after the credits roll. For now, Bergen County movie lovers can breathe a sigh of relief. iPic Fort Lee is staying open.
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