- AMC saw a record week with 4.5M+ attendees—two-thirds driven by Wicked: For Good—boosting box office, concessions, and market share.
- Despite operational gains and improving financials, investor sentiment remains mixed as the stock fell ~19% over the past month.
AMC Theatres is celebrating a stellar week as more than 4.5 million guests flocked to its theaters and ODEON Cinemas worldwide from Monday through Sunday.
The surge in attendance, with over 3.3 million visitors in the United States and 1.2 million internationally, is being hailed as a major win for the cinema giant, with approximately two-thirds of those attendees drawn by the highly anticipated musical sequel Wicked: For Good.
Accompanying the announcement, Aron shared an optimistic image on X with the caption, “It’s a good week to have a good week,” featuring a cheerful design with stars and bold lettering.
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The news, posted on X by @CEOAdam today AMC CEO Adam Aron, highlights the film’s massive appeal.
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Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu, has already shattered box office records, opening to $150 million domestically and $226 million globally.
This performance not only surpasses the first Wicked film’s $112.5 million domestic and $164 million global debut but also sets a new benchmark for Broadway musical adaptations.
The success is a significant boost for the North American box office, which has struggled this fall, and underscores the buying power of its predominantly female audience—nearly 70% of ticket buyers.
The film’s record-breaking opening weekend, detailed in reports from Hollywood Reporter and Variety, saw it earn $68.7 million on its first Friday alone, including $30.8 million from previews.
With an A Cinemascore and a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences are clearly enchanted by Ariana Grande’s sparkling Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s soaring Elphaba.
The movie’s emotional finale has left fans on their feet, as noted in trending X posts, with @DEADLINE reporting the film’s $226 million global haul as a testament to musicals’ enduring draw.
AMC’s financials are also showing signs of recovery.
Earlier this year, the company reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $135.6 million, an improvement from $182 million the previous year, alongside a revenue increase to $1.3 billion, up 18.3% from $1.1 billion in 2024 (Hollywood Reporter, February 25, 2025).
Global attendance rose to 62.4 million patrons, driven by hits like Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2.
This week’s numbers suggest the upward trend is continuing, with food and beverage sales per patron hitting a record $7.15, fueled by new offerings like chocolate chip cookies that fans are raving about on X.
Retail Investor Sentiment: A Mixed Bag
While the box office success is undeniable, retail investor sentiment on X reveals a polarized reaction.
Some shareholders are thrilled, with @DarkLatinGroove praising the film and cookies, saying, “And we were absolutely blown away by how Wicked Good this was.. Will have to see it again this holiday! Ps: those new chocolate chip cookies are delicious!”
Similarly, @AgedMercury shared a mock Time magazine cover dubbing Aron “Person of the Year,” reflecting optimism with, “Love all of this! So happy for us and for you on delivering such great results.”
However, frustration dominates other corners.
@tony_silverback bluntly stated, “No one gives a F. The stock is at ATL. Pathetic,” while @Jamuff111 criticized, “And none of that matters because you are the worst CEO in history. Still losing money and still blaming covid.”
AThe stock’s 19.14% drop over the past month has left many retail investors, often dubbed “apes,” skeptical despite the company’s operational gains.
What Happens Now?
Aron’s engagement with retail investors via X, where he follows over 3,100 shareholders, has been a double-edged sword.
His attempt to rally support during an after-market call—“Do not allow yourself to be distracted. Our biggest problem is not various market practices that some of you seem to detest”—hasn’t fully quelled discontent.
Yet, with Wicked: For Good expected to dominate through Thanksgiving and beyond, and AMC capturing 36% of the domestic theater market, there’s hope the financial turnaround will follow.
For now, the theaters are buzzing, the popcorn is selling, and the movie theatre magic is real.
Whether this translates to a stock rebound remains the next chapter in AMC’s rollercoaster story.
Keep an eye on X for the latest as this saga unfolds.
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