Upcoming family entertainment center from Harkins Theatres starts hiring process

Scottsdale-based movie chain Harkins Theatres has started the hiring process for BackLot, a new family entertainment concept with a movie theme.

BY NICOLE GUTIERREZ/ABC15

May 24, 2025, 5:45 AM

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PHOENIX — Harkins Theatres’ “BackLot,” a family entertainment center, is getting closer to opening at The Shops at Norterra in North Phoenix!

“Harkins BackLot, located at The Shops at Norterra, will feature Arizona’s largest sports viewing screens, a scratch kitchen and bar, bowling, arcade games, Krazy Darts, patio dining, event space, and more,” shared the company on its Facebook page.

The new center was originally slated for a 2024 opening. Harkins Theatres confirmed to ABC15 that its new concept is set to open this summer.

An opening date is yet to be announced.

Read the full story from ABC15 Arizona here.