After struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater industry will be “roaring hot” in 2025 and 2026, the chief executive of AMC Entertainment Holdings told TheWrap. He also noted that this boom could take place even if major theater chains have to close more locations due to underperformance or an inability to keep up with rent.
“Finally we’re at a point where we can look forward, and the story is going to be very different very soon,” AMC CEO Adam Aron said. “Our industry can see recovery just over the horizon. The box office in 2025 and 2026 is going to be roaring hot compared to 2023 and 2024.”