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Investing.com -- Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) and Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:CNK) saw an uptick of 4.5% and 5.8% respectively, following a successful weekend at the box office, driven by the robust performance of "A Minecraft Movie." Both companies reported record-breaking metrics, with AMC achieving its most successful weekend in 2025 and its second-largest April weekend since 2019, while Cinemark recorded an all-time high opening weekend for a PG-rated film.
The success of "A Minecraft Movie" comes as a significant boost for AMC, as the company witnessed attendance, admissions revenue, and overall revenue, including food and beverage sales, reach new highs. This performance exceeded industry predictions and supports AMC's outlook for a stronger box office moving forward, especially when compared to the first quarter of the year.
Cinemark also celebrated a landmark achievement with the film's release, as it not only set a new box office record for the company but also marked the highest grossing weekend for D-BOX motion seats. Cinemark President & CEO Sean Gamble highlighted the film's contribution to driving record ticket sales for family films and D-BOX motion seats, emphasizing the movie theater's role in creating a shared, positive entertainment experience.
The impressive turnout and financial success of "A Minecraft Movie" underscore the ongoing appeal of premium theatrical experiences and the potential for blockbuster releases to draw large audiences. This weekend's performance by AMC and Cinemark is indicative of a positive trend for the industry, as both companies look to capitalize on the momentum generated by the film's success.
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