AMC Theatres Posts Record Weekend as Toy Story 5 Drives $160M Opening
Event summary
- AMC Theatres recorded its busiest weekend of 2026 in the U.S., with over 4.8 million moviegoers attending domestically and internationally.
- Toy Story 5 debuted with a $160M domestic opening, the largest of the year.
- U.S. food & beverage revenue hit its highest level in over a year.
- Multiple films, including OBSESSION, BACKROOMS, and DISCLOSURE DAY, contributed to strong overall box office performance.
The big picture
AMC’s record weekend underscores a resurgence in theatrical demand, with Toy Story 5 leading a broad-based recovery. The strong performance across multiple films suggests a healthier box office ecosystem compared to previous years, potentially signaling a shift in consumer behavior back toward cinemas after pandemic-era declines.
What we're watching
- Sustained Demand
- Whether AMC can maintain momentum with a diverse slate of films beyond Toy Story 5.
- Summer Performance
- The pace at which upcoming releases like SUPERGIRL and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY will drive continued box office strength.
- Genre Diversity
- How the success of multiple genres simultaneously impacts AMC’s long-term strategy.
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