More Than 4.5 Million Guests Visited an AMC or ODEON Movie Theatre Monday Through Sunday, as the Unparalleled AMC Experience Helps Drive Strong WICKED: FOR GOOD Opening-Weekend Results

This week from Monday through Sunday, more than 4.5 million guests visited AMC Theatres® or ODEON Cinemas ®, more than 3.3 million in the United States and more than 1.2 million internationally. Approximately two thirds of these guests were there to view Universal’s WICKED: FOR GOOD

In the U.S., WICKED: FOR GOOD scores biggest opening for a PG or G rated movie in more than two years at AMC Theatres

Through mid-day Sunday, AMC accounted for all of the top 7 theatres in the U.S. and Canada for WICKED: FOR GOOD admissions revenue

WICKED: FOR GOOD becomes AMC Theatres top opening-weekend Merchandise program in 2025

The Wicked Double Feature on Nov. 20 was the highest-attended double feature this decade for AMC Theatres

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that more than 4.5 million guests visited its theatres globally Monday through Sunday – more than 3.3 million in the United States and more than 1.2 million internationally. Approximately two thirds of these guests were there to view Universal’s WICKED: FOR GOOD, which posted a strong opening-weekend performance at AMC’s U.S. and international theatres. Fans enjoyed WICKED: FOR GOOD early access shows at AMC beginning last Monday and during the week, leading to the movie’s official debut on Friday, November 21.

Focusing on our U.S. statistics, powered by AMC’s industry-leading premium theatrical experiences, the film posted meaningful results across admissions, food and beverage, merchandise, and special-event attendance — further reinforcing AMC as the premier destination for must-see theatrical releases.

Key Highlights:

• WICKED: FOR GOOD delivered AMC’s biggest opening weekend for a PG- or G-rated movie since early 2023.

• AMC accounted for all of the top 7 theatres in the U.S. and Canada for admissions revenue on WICKED: FOR GOOD.

• WICKED: FOR GOOD is now AMC’s top opening-weekend merchandise program of 2025.

• The Wicked Double Feature on Thursday, November 20, became AMC’s highest-attended double feature of the decade.

AMC’s WICKED: FOR GOOD merchandise success comes as the Company offered a variety of specialty themed popcorn and drink vessels, as well as themed food & drink options. Popular AMC-exclusive merchandise items included Glinda Light-Up Bubble Popcorn Bucket; a Grimmerie Popcorn Tin; and Glinda & Elphaba Popcorn Tins.

AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron commented:

“On behalf of all of us at AMC, I extend my congratulations and appreciation to producer Mark Platt, director Jon M. Chu, the cast and crew, and to all our partners at Universal Pictures for this exceptional film and the response it has generated from audiences. When a film offers spectacle, emotion, and memorable storytelling, guests regularly choose AMC to experience it. Our state-of-the-art presentation, wide range of premium formats, committed theatre teams, and inspired merchandise programs all contributed to fans being able to fully engage beyond measure with the world of WICKED.”

Aron continued:

“Reflecting the continued enthusiasm of our guests for this magical story, we are gratified that WICKED: FOR GOOD exceeded last year’s opening week success, and in the process, it also established a new AMC merchandise record for 2025. With additional family-focused tentpole titles arriving throughout the remainder of the year, we look forward to building on this momentum in the coming weeks.”

Tickets for WICKED: FOR GOOD are available at all U.S. AMC locations at amctheatres.com and on the AMC mobile app. Tickets for AMC’s international locations are available at odeoncinemasgroup.com.

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 860 theatres and 9,600 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit amctheatres.com.