Regal Cinemas quietly changed their policy in light of recent shootings in Louisiana and Tennessee.
Regal's move is part of a larger push to increase safety measures in light of recent incidents in public places, the Monitor reports.
A recent poll of moviegoers noted that at least 48 percent were willing to pay a premium for increased security.
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