Studio C in Okemos Closing After 14 Years

I don't get to the movies as often as I used to, but I actually made a trip to Studio C in Okemos recently to see Super Troopers 3.

That's my kind of humor. I'm not saying I'm proud of it. I'm just saying I laughed.

Now I'm especially glad I went, because Studio C has announced it'll close for good on October 4 after 14 years near Meridian Mall.

Studio C near Meridian Mall in Okemos has announced it will be closing effective October 4, 2026. (Photos via Google Maps)

Studio C in Okemos Is Closing After 14 Years

Studio C opened in 2012, and if you've been there, you know it wasn't exactly the old-school movie theater experience.

Studio C Helped Change the Movie Experience

This was Celebration Cinema's testing ground for some of the things that eventually became pretty standard at theaters — including those big, comfortable recliners. Studio C was the company's first location to offer them.

And once you've watched a movie from a recliner, it's pretty hard to go back.

Studio C also offered fresh popcorn and other concessions, plus a full-service bar with beer, wine and cocktails. You could even rent out the theater for a birthday, corporate event, or your own private screening.

Why Is Studio C in Okemos Closing?

Celebration Cinema says it decided not to renew its lease, explaining that the economics of operating a smaller theater on leased property with higher fixed expenses just aren't viable anymore. The company says it's choosing instead to reinvest in theater properties it owns.

What Happens to C Rewards and VIP Memberships?

If you've got C Rewards or a VIP membership, those will still be honored at the Celebration Cinema location on Edgewood Blvd. in Lansing, as well as the company's nine other locations around West and Central Michigan.

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Still, it's a bummer to lose another longtime entertainment option around Lansing.

I'm just glad I got one more visit in before the credits roll for good.

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