AMC Entertainment ($AMC) said it welcomed 25.5 million moviegoers across its AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas locations in May 2026, marking its highest-attended May since 2019. The company also reported more than 4.2 million guests during the May 28-31 weekend as a string of strong box office releases continued to drive theater traffic.
- AMC said six films have opened to more than $75 million domestically over the past 10 weeks, including BACKROOMS, which debuted to a reported $81 million domestic opening weekend.
- The company cited strong performances from films including THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, MICHAEL, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, and PROJECT HAIL MARY.
- AMC highlighted an upcoming slate that includes TOY STORY 5, SUPERGIRL, and MINIONS & MONSTERS.
- According to insider trading disclosures, Chairman and CEO Adam Aron purchased 250,000 AMC shares on May 19 at approximately $1.38 per share, the first reported insider purchase at AMC since 2023.
- The purchase increased Aron’s ownership stake by more than 11%.
Relevant Companies
- AMC Entertainment ($AMC) – Higher attendance and box office performance could support theater revenue and operating results.
- Walt Disney ($DIS) – Major theatrical releases contribute to box office performance across exhibition partners.
- Comcast ($CMCSA) – Universal Pictures benefits from strong theatrical attendance through film releases.
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