U.S. Army warns of threat during 'Joker' movie premiere; List of Jacksonville area showtimes today

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By Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The FBI is looking into online posts by extremists about the new movie "Joker."

A document from a U.S. Army base says officials have been alerted to a potential mass shooting threat at a theater during next week's premiere of the movie.

U.S. Army officials say the threat does not reference a specific location for the threat.

It comes seven years after 12 people died in a theater shooting in Colorado.

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Naval Air Station Jacksonville confirms they've warned everyone on base about the same potential threats surrounding the movie.

Here is what an NAS Jax memo that was sent out referencing the treat read:

"Team JAX,

FYSA, recent news articles in Stars and Stripes, Gizmodo and NY Post, have highlighted law enforcement warnings concerning a potential mass shooting at the premier of the "Joker" at an unknown movie theater on Oct 4th.  The FBI, local law enforcement and military criminal investigators are taking this threat seriously.  Always be vigilant and if you see something, say something."

Action News Jax reached out to local theaters to see if any security will be added. We're waiting to hear back. AMC showing of the movie will start around 4 p.m. Thursday while other theaters will show the movie on Friday.

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AMC Theater's current policy that reads:

AMC will not permit weapons or items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience. Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but AMC will not permit masks.

Cinemark Theater's policy reads:

Please note that masks, hats, helmets that cover the face, and face painting are not allowed within the theatre or auditoriums. Additionally, simulated weapons are not permitted in the theatre or auditorium.

Regal Theater's policy reads:

Costumes with Masks and Props: Protecting the safety of our clientele and cast members is always top priority at Regal Entertainment Group. Therefore, REG does not allow admission to our locations for guests of any age wearing a mask, face paint or face-obscuring hood; or possessing weapons, props or fake weapons.

Action News Jax received the following statements from local law enforcement:

<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"We are aware of potential threats associated with the movie. We are monitoring the situation, and will continue to stay vigilant on any information that arises that could be a concern to our county. While we stay vigilant, we ask that the community does too. If you see something, say something. Always alert law enforcement with any suspicious or alarming activity."</span></span>

<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">–Clay Co. Sheriff's Office</span></span>

<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"We are familiar with the military warning, the media buzz surrounding the movie content, and concerns of victims and survivors of prior active shooter events. Currently, we have no local threat, but we alert to the movie opening/running in our communities."</span></span>

<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">–St. Johns County Sheriff's Office </span></span>

These theaters will show the Joker movie on Thursday, Oct. 3:

Cinemark Tinseltown and XD

Standard

  • 5:30pm
  • 6:15pm
  • 8:30pm
  • 9:10pm

XD

  • 4:00pm
  • 4:45pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 7:45pm
  • 10:00pm
  • 10:45pm

AMC Regency 24

Standard

  • 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 8:00pm
  • 8:50pm
  • 9:00pm
  • 9:45pm
  • 10:25pm
  • 10:30pm

IMAX

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 10:00pm

Dolby Cinema

  • 4:30pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 10:30pm

Regal Beach Boulevard

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 4:30pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 10:00pm
  • 10:30pm

Regal Avenues 4DX & RPX

Standard

  • 4:30pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 10:30pm

RPX

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:15pm
  • 10:15pm

San Marco Theatre

Standard

  • 4:15pm
  • 7:15pm

Sun-Ray Cinema

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 6:30pm
  • 9:15pm

AMC Orange Park 24

Standard

  • 5:15pm
  • 5:45pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 6:15pm
  • 6:30pm
  • 6:45pm
  • 7:15pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 8:00pm
  • 8:15pm
  • 8:30pm
  • 8:45pm
  • 9:00pm
  • 9:15pm
  • 9:30pm
  • 9:45pm
  • 10:15pm
  • 10:30pm

IMAX

  • 4:45pm
  • 7:45pm
  • 10:45pm

Dolby Cinema

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 10:00pm

Regal River City Marketplace

Standard

  • 4:05pm
  • 7:05pm
  • 10:05pm

New Vision Theatres Fleming Island 12

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:30pm

EPIC Theatres at Oakleaf

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 4:30pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 5:30pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 6:45pm
  • 7:15pm
  • 7:45pm
  • 8:15pm
  • 8:45pm
  • 9:30pm
  • 10:00pm
  • 10:30pm

World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater

IMAX

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 9:45pm

AMC CLASSIC Yulee 10

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 8:00pm
  • 8:30pm
  • 9:00pm

B&B Theatres Amelia Island 7

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 7:00pm

Epic Theatres of St. Augustine

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 4:30pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 6:30pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 7:30pm
  • 8:00pm
  • 8:45pm
  • 9:15pm
  • 10:00pm
  • 10:30pm

Kings Bay Cinemas

Standard

  • 4:00pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 8:00pm
  • 10:00pm

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