‘The Interview’ makes $1 million theater debut, film can be seen in 3 New Mexico cities

Despite on demand availability, crowds still flocked to theaters to catch showings of “The Interview,” Thursday.

The film made just over $1 million in ticket sales from 331 locations for an impressive $3,142 per theater average, according to distributor Sony Pictures. Many theaters reported selling out showings.

Just one week ago, it seemed no one might see the satirical comedy following hacker threats, but, in a dramatic reversal of events, the studio this week decided to allow theaters to show the film and made it available for rental and purchase on digital platforms.

Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures, said in a statement that the studio is extremely grateful to the people all over the country who came out for the unconventional release.

Major theater chains are still not showing the film.

The closest theaters to view the film are located in New Mexico.

The Starmax in Deming does not sell tickets online. It will also play at 7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. For more information, http://www.starmaxdeming.com/

Buy tickets online for Icon Cinemas in Roswell at http://www.iconcinemas.com/index.cfm?p=movie&id=The_Interview

Buy tickets online at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe at http://www.jeancocteaucinema.com/buy-tickets/