3635 S Monaco Parkway

The owner of the Regal Continental has proposed redeveloping the movie theater into two four-story apartment buildings, totaling 417 homes.

The movie theater shut down last year after Regal Cinemas' parent company, Cineworld, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of 39 movie theaters across the US.

The Regal Continental was the last of three theaters built in the 1960s, known for its large auditoriums, seating, and hosting major movie premieres, such as Star Wars.

If approved, the theater will be demolished to make way for 417 units, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. The units will range in size from 527 square feet to 1,395 square feet, with a central parking lot accommodating 433 vehicles.

The proposed redevelopment of the Regal Continental marks the end of an era for the iconic movie theater that many residents once loved and enjoyed. If approved, the project will bring a fresh wave of residents to the area, while erasing a beloved piece of Denver's cinematic history.