The Cinemaworld - Lincoln Mall 16 and CW Lanes & Games in Lincoln, Rhode Island has closed.

Located in the Lincoln Commons Mall near the interchange of I-295 and Eddie Dowling Highway (Route 146), the movie theater's last day was Saturday, February 28, 2026. Its closure was announced on social media earlier that week:

To Our Valued Guests,

After nearly 21 incredible years, CWTheaters Lincoln Mall and CW Lanes & Games will be closing its doors for good this Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

Over the years, we've been proud to drive innovation in the local movie going experience. This theater was the first in the area with stadium seating, among the first in the world to present films using DLP digital projection. It's been our honor to help raise the bar and share those advancements with you.

Thank you for 2 unforgettable decades - of premieres, popcorn, birthdays, milestones, quiet weekday matinees, and countless memories. Your loyalty and support made it all possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The CW Theaters Team & The Starr Family

The theater was operated by Cinemaworld (aka CW Theaters), which also operates locations in Florida and Massachusetts. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in July and closed a location in West Melbourne, Florida in August.

Where to Watch Movies on the Big Screen

Moviegoers in the area will need to visit one of the other nearby theaters, including the Rustic Tri Vue Drive-In in North Smithfield, the Apple Cinemas - Providence Place IMAX in Providence,and the Showcase Cinema de Lux North Attleboro in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. If you have gift cards to use, the closest Cinemaworld location is the Cinemaworld - The Cinemaworld - The Majestic 7 Arsenal Yards in Watertown, Massachusetts, which is over an hour away outside Boston.

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• Movie theater at Lincoln Mall to close after two decades -- The Providence Journal [Feb 26, 2026]
• Cinemaworld Lincoln closing its doors on Saturday -- WPRI [Feb 26, 2026]
• Cinema World to close this weekend  -- The Valley Breeze [Feb 26, 2026]