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AMC says NYC’s Kips Bay 15, the second-largest AMC multiplex in Manhattan, will operate through year-end 2026 before closing after the property owner exercises a lease termination; the theater opened in 1999 and has been run by AMC since 2006. A formal closure date will be announced later, with nearby options including AMC Union Square and AMC 19th Street as alternatives.
Variety reports that AMC Kips Bay 15, Manhattan’s second-largest multiplex (15 screens, including an Imax), will close at the end of 2026 after the property owner exercised its right to terminate the lease. AMC has operated the venue since 2006, and a formal closure date will be announced later. The shutdown would reduce Manhattan’s theater options as other locations remain.
Movie theater owners are divided over Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery: Cinema United opposes the deal and warns of fewer releases and weaker bargaining power, while AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas back the merger, risking a fracture in industry unity amid antitrust lawsuits and talk of guardrails and exclusive 45-day windows.
Paramount is reportedly pushing theater partners (with Regal and possibly AMC) to sign deals for about 30 films per year over three years, tied to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window and a 90-day streaming window. The moves aim to reassure exhibitors amid antitrust scrutiny of Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with penalties for breaches and potential consent decrees discussed. Cinema United opposes the merger, warning it could reduce film output and cost jobs. The antitrust case heads to trial in March 2027, and Paramount’s 2027–2028 film slate is cited alongside Warner Bros.’ figures in the discussion.
The White House released a parody, AI-generated video riffing on Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theatres ad, reframing it with MAGA branding and scenes of President Trump to market the administration’s narrative as a new “Golden Age.”
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron argues in a Variety op-ed that a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger would strengthen theaters by delivering more films and longer exclusive windows, including a plan to release at least 30 films a year with 45-day premium VOD and 90-day exclusive SVOD windows. He cites Paramount’s recent uptick in releases, urges regulators to approve the deal to sustain the theatrical comeback, and contends a block would harm the industry’s momentum and exhibitors’ leverage in negotiating terms with studios.
Lady Gaga’s filmed performance Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga Mayhem Requiem will premiere on Apple Music on May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM PT and also screen as one-night-only events at 15 AMC theaters in select cities. The special, filmed at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, reimagines songs from her 2025 Mayhem album and is billed as the finale of the Mayhem era; after the premiere, the full performance and a Spatial Audio live album will be available on Apple Music for subscribers, with free theater registrations for attendees and a concurrent livestream for non-subscribers. Shazam-themed wallpapers and watch faces are also teased for fans.
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron publicly supports Paramount’s bid to acquire Warner Bros., praising David Ellison’s leadership and suggesting the deal could boost the number and quality of movies in theaters; Aron also notes growing collaborations with Netflix, optimism for a stronger 2026, and ongoing industry shifts around release windows that have shaped box office recovery since the pandemic.
AMC Theatres is raising the monthly price of its Stubs A-List subscription by $2 to $29.99 starting July 15, a second hike since May 2025, with perks remaining the same (up to four movies weekly in all formats, free popcorn and drink upgrades, plus a $5 reward for every $50 spent). The move comes as AMC contends with nearly $4 billion in debt and rising operating costs amid inflation and stagnant attendance, while exploring revenue tweaks like reserved seating for premium members and more pre-show ads ahead of CinemaCon's busy slate.
AMC Theatres posted a modest revenue for the December quarter at about $1.28 billion, down 1.4% year over year, while attendance dropped roughly 10% to 56.3 million. The company narrowed losses to $127.4 million (25 cents per share) from $135.6 million a year earlier, with concessions and admissions revenue also down. Despite the decline, AMC remains levered and CEO Adam Aron expressed optimism that a 2026 lineup of blockbuster releases could help drive a box-office recovery.
AMC Theatres won’t screen the AI-generated short Thanksgiving Day, a Frame Forward festival winner that was set for a two-week run in cinemas via Screenvision’s pre-show; AMC says it was not involved in creating the content and will not participate at its locations. The project, created with AI tools Gemini 3.1 and Nano Banana Pro, follows a bear and his platypus assistant on a galaxy-spanning voyage, and the decision underlines ongoing debates about artificial intelligence in filmmaking and how exhibitors approach AI-driven programming.
AMC Theatres decided not to screen the winning AI-generated short “Thanksgiving Day” from Frame Forward’s AI film festival as part of its third-party pre-show, after online backlash over AI content in cinemas. The screening was arranged by Screenvision Media (which handles pre-show content for multiple chains); AMC said it was not involved in creating the content and has informed Screenvision that AMC locations will not participate. It remains unclear whether other theater chains will follow suit.
AMC Theatres successfully hosted a record-breaking theatrical screening of Netflix's Stranger Things series finale, attracting over 753,000 fans and generating more than $15 million in two days, as part of a growing partnership between AMC and Netflix that is expected to expand in 2026 and beyond.
Netflix and AMC Theatres are collaborating more closely, with AMC agreeing to screen Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' in 300 venues and hosting 'Stranger Things' finale in theaters, signaling a shift towards more theatrical releases from Netflix aimed at boosting reach and fan engagement, despite Netflix's previous stance that cinemas are outdated.
Taylor Swift is releasing a secret movie titled 'The Life of a Showgirl' through AMC Theatres on October 3, coinciding with her new album release, with a limited screening schedule and a focus on premium formats, following the success of her 'Eras Tour' concert film.