Historic Washington Theater's Ceiling Collapses During Captain America Screening

Two moviegoers narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of a 1919-built theater gave way during a Tuesday night showing in Wenatchee, Washington.

The ceiling collapse occurred at Liberty Cinema in downtown Wenatchee, Washington, during an 8 p.m. screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World' on February 25, 2025.
Only two individuals were present in the theater at the time, and both escaped without injuries despite one being briefly covered in debris.
The affected section of the ceiling fell onto the first three rows of seats, causing significant damage but no casualties.
Fire officials noted the building's age—constructed in 1919 and last remodeled in the 1970s—as a potential factor, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
Sun Basin Theatres, which operates the Liberty Cinema, has temporarily closed the venue to prioritize safety and conduct a thorough investigation.