Built on a relatively small looking parcel of land, the Edwards Crown Valley opened on December 25, 1986.  This five-screen multiplex had a similar design to other Edwards theatre complexes of the time, but was laid out horizontally against a hillside behind the theatre.  Patrons would enter the lobby, and to see films in the various auditoriums, they would have to either enter the main auditorium (with over 500-seats) straight ahead, or start heading to the left.  The rest of the auditoriums were down a long hallway with windows facing Crown Valley Parkway.

70mm shows began in 1987 with “Stakeout.”  There were a few more 70mm engagements through 1992. 

In the 1990s, Edwards opened the Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 down the street and the Crown Valley was closed and converted into a church.

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Edwards Crown Valley opening weekend ad (December 1986)

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Box office and lobby entrance (2002)

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Edwards Crown Valley (2005)

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Theatre seen from Crown Valley Parkway

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Box office and lobby entrance

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Side view looking toward Mission Viejo Mall

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Box office and lobby

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Box office and lobby entrance which faces Crown Valley Parkway

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Marquee

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View from Mission Viejo Mall / Medical Center Drive