Development of Downtown Daybreak in South Jordan welcomed a new addition July 2 when the Larry H. Miller Megaplex opened its doors.
The entertainment center, located adjacent to The Ballpark at America First Square, includes movie theaters, bowling, games and dining experiences, along with private event and party space. It’s located at 11068 S. Grandville Ave.
Cutting the ribbon were Steve Miller, chairman of the board for the Larry H. Miller Co.; LHM CEO Steve Starks; Miller Sports + Entertainment President Michelle Smith; Megaplex President Britten Maughan; and South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey.
“Megaplex is a place where extraordinary moments become cherished memories,” said Maughan in a release. “We are thrilled to open Megaplex’s first cinema entertainment center with cinema, bowling, games and enhanced dining options, securing Megaplex’s position as a place to live life larger."
The new Megaplex cinema entertainment center at Downtown Daybreak features eight cinema screens with two MegaScreens for large presentations; premier sound featuring Dolby Atmos; laser projection; heated luxury recliners; and Dine-In Luxury, which includes a server and enhanced food and beverage offerings.
There are 18 lanes for bowling that feature Spark by Brunswick, the first augmented-reality, interactive experience. Spark leverages the latest projection technology to bring Brunswick’s dynamic, engaging Sync Scoring animations to the lane surface. Bowlers can select their Spark experience directly on Sync tablets, choosing from a vast and ever-expanding library of games. Laneside dining service is available, along with a mothers room and lounge.
The center also has 65 arcade games and a dining area.
In a release, Megaplex said a recent study by the National Research Group (NRG) showed 76 percent of the American population ages 12-74 attended at least one movie in theaters in 2024, which translates to approximately 200 million Americans. Moviegoing is the second-most-frequent out-of-home entertainment activity, behind only eating at a restaurant. Megaplex is the largest Utah-based movie theater chain and the 17th-largest circuit in North America.