AMC

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is the largest movie theater chain in the world, operating hundreds of theaters with thousands of screens across the United States and internationally. The company provides theatrical exhibition services, showing first-run films and offering premium formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and its own premium large format. AMC generates revenue from admissions, food and beverage sales, screen advertising, and other ancillary services. The company has invested in recliner seating, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and loyalty programs including AMC Stubs to improve the moviegoing experience and drive attendance. AMC faced existential challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic but survived through capital raises and became a cultural phenomenon as a meme stock during the 2021 retail trading frenzy. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, AMC navigates competition from streaming services, changing consumer habits, and theatrical release windows. The company benefits from blockbuster film releases, the social experience of moviegoing, and premium format adoption while managing debt obligations and operational costs.