Deaf or hard of hearing moviegoers will have more options at the multiplexes — and won't have to rely on closed caption devices.

Theaters would be required to show movies with on-screen captions at least twice a week under a new bill in the Michigan Senate. The legislation aimed at improving accessibility for residents who are ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Movie theaters will be required to offer more screenings with open captions starting tomorrow. Large movie theaters must have at least one open-captioned showing during peak hours.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers. The law passed in the 2025 legislative session went into effect on ...

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Sen. Stephanie Chang introduced a bill to improve movie accessibility for Michigan residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. Senate Bill 764 would allow the deaf and hard of ...