AMC Theaters recorded its highest May theater attendance since 2019

The giant continues with his eyes wide open.

Following up on the analysis of box office numbers that project that 2026 will become the best year since 2019, today it is the turn of movie theaters confirm the trend: if you are living the best moment on the big screen in seven years.

The largest movie theater chain in the United States and the world, AMC Entertainment, received 25.5 million viewers in their rooms AMC of the USA, and ODEON in the international market, recording the highest attendance for the month of May since 2019both in national and international territory.

The figures recorded only during the weekend of May 28 to 31 were 4.2 million viewers (via AMC official website).

The main billboard proposals that have been part of the menu for the celebrated May record, include PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, MICHAEL, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, OBSESSION, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGUy BACKROOMS.

The weekend premiere, Backroomsbecame the sixth film in the last ten weeks to have an opening equal to or greater than $75 million dollars at the domestic box office. In fact, Backrooms by Kane Parsons and A24, had an $81 million domestic debut. With the exception of Obsession by Curry Barker, all of the films mentioned above also achieved a debut of over $75 million.

Speaking of healthy numbers in the box office, Obsession once again recorded an increase in box office receipts in its third weekend in the United States (May 28-31), achieving the unthinkable: of consecutive increases ($17.1 million in its first weekend, $23.9 million in its second weekend, $26.4 million in its third weekend).

Barker's film becomes the first movie since E.T. (1982) by Steven Spielberg, in increasing ticket sales in its second and third weekends in theatersoutside of the Christmas season, according to information shared by Focus Features.

Commenting on the incredible times in theaters, Adam Aron, president and CEO of AMC, commented:

“Week after week in 2026, it has become clear that, As Hollywood has released well-made, well-marketed films, audiences have flocked to enjoy the incomparable magic of the big screen experience we offer in our theaters.. AMC's results in May were particularly encouraging. With 25.5 million viewers in our cinemas that month, we recorded the highest audience attendance in May since 2019, both nationally and internationally. These satisfactory results reflect the strength of a diverse billboard, driven by both established blockbusters with well-known characters and new productions. “This success, coupled with the many compelling films coming to our screens in the coming weeks and months, gives us confidence as we look ahead to the rest of 2026.”

“You will no doubt understand and appreciate our excitement when you see the list of some of the movies coming to our theaters over the next five weekends: SCARY MOVIE (June 5); MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (June 5); DISCLOSURE DAY (June 12); TOY STORY 5 (June 19); SUPERGIRL (June 26); and MINIONS & MONSTERS (July 1), along with many other exciting titles that will be in our screens.”

Showtimes and tickets are available at amctheatres.com and the AMC app.