Mill Creek Announces Grand Opening of Paragon Theaters at Founders Row

Cutting-Edge Movie Theater Adds Seven Screens and Dine-In Experience to MCR's Mixed-Use Lifestyle Center

FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Paragon Theaters, a state-of-the-art dine-in movie theater, at Founders Row.

Paragon Theaters brings seven screens and more than 600 seats to Founders Row, a flourishing mixed-use lifestyle center developed by Mill Creek in the heart of Falls Church, approximately 10 miles west of Washington, D.C. The theater showcases Paragon's innovative Lux Box concept, featuring heated "Zero Gravity" reclining seats complete with privacy walls. Guests can enjoy an array of food and beverages delivered to their seats with the convenience of QR code ordering. 

"Bringing a movie theater to the City of Falls Church has been an ambition since 2016 when the development was first approved, but the pandemic partially short-circuited the effort and lengthened the timeline," said Joe Muffler, senior managing director of development for Mill Creek. "We've continued to push forward and finally realized our vision, and we believe Paragon Theaters is a premier partner for this undertaking. We are confident the cutting-edge theater will be a key piece that cements Founders Row as an unmatched destination community for the broader Washington, D.C. region."

Paragon Theaters was formed in 2009 by former Muvico Entertainment executives Mike Whalen, Jr. and Mike Wilson. The company has a proven track record of building, retrofitting and operating successful movie theaters throughout the southeast U.S. Paragon's portfolio currently consists of six operating theaters, including four in Florida and one in Cary, N.C. (Paragon Fenton).

"We're thrilled to make Founders Row the next home for Paragon Theaters, and the grand opening is a major milestone of a project long in the making," said Wilson, president of Paragon Theaters. "The theater will provide an ultramodern entertainment option to an already vibrant mixed-use locale, and we're confident our high-resolution screens and trademark service levels will genuinely bolster the visitor experience. Paragon Founders Row is the finest moviegoing experience in the DMV area, with our branded concepts such as Lux Box, Axis 15 Extreme and MyPi Pizza that can only be found at Paragon."

Founders Row, located at the intersection of West Broad and North West Streets, features three distinct residential communities and more than 100,000 square feet of retail space. The three residential communities—Modera Founders Row, Modera Falls Church and Verso, an age-restricted community dedicated to individuals 55 and over—combine to offer 674 homes. Onsite retailers include a diverse array of award-winning restaurants, wellness-focused vendors and a host of incoming retailers.

About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of March 31, 2025, the company's portfolio comprises 152 communities representing over 44,000 rental homes operating or under construction. For more information, please visit MillCreekPlaces.com.

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About Paragon Theaters
Founded in 2009 by former Muvico executives Michael Whalen, Jr. and Michael Wilson, Paragon Theaters is committed to delivering a premium moviegoing experience through innovation and service. Signature features include the patented Lux Box Dine-In Seating and Axis15 Extreme auditoriums with tilted 15-degree screens, 4K laser projection, and Dolby Atmos sound, and the newest concept Director's Rooms – private cinema watching at its best with giant screens, comfy intimate seating and full dine-in service. Select locations also feature IMAX with Laser Sight and Sound, and elevated dining and bar options.  Paragon is also home to the famous homemade MyPi Pizzas. Paragon's Diamond Rewards loyalty program offers members fast, frequent perks. The company currently operates six locations in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia.

For showtimes, ticket availability and to learn more, visit paragontheaters.com.

SOURCE Mill Creek Residential