The Astro Theatre continues to persevere throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks largely to public demand to see movies in a theatre in Iqaluit remaining high, says co-owner Charlotte DeWolff.

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The two-screen theatre has been unable to open at full capacity for much of the past two years, with public health restrictions often only allowing half-capacity or less during outbreaks.

Throughout the lockdowns the theatreSA国际影视传媒檚 concession stand remained open, however those sales are only enough to cover the wages of full-time employees and not other costs, said DeWolff.

This is the case once again with the arrival of this current wave of Covid-19 which started in late Dec. 2021.

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While having the movie theatre open would be ideal, the owners understand the necessity of public health measures.

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Demand to see Spiderman: No Way Home, the highest grossing movie of 2021, also remains high and Iqalummiut will still have a chance to see it when public health measures ease, alongside Sing 2, which also was a big hit among Iqaluit residents, according to DeWolff.

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