This Thanksgiving holiday season, cinemas across the United States experienced a record surge in attendance, with AMC Theatres announcing more than 8.8 million moviegoers enjoying films from Wednesday through Sunday. Highlights include a 35% increase in ticket sales compared to the previous year, setting new records in various categories. AMC’s CEO Adam Aaron remarked, ‘The returns of popular films like ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ and ‘Napoleon’ have certainly contributed to this historic turnout.’ Additionally, Cinemark also reported packed theatres, especially in locations like Moosic, Lackawanna County, where crowds exceeded expectations. The excitement around blockbuster movies drove significant revenue increases for food and beverages, further solidifying the business’s strong recovery post-pandemic. Experts suggest that this trend reflects a renewed public enthusiasm for theatrical releases, making the Thanksgiving weekend one of the most lucrative times for the box office.
Thanksgiving Box Office Breaks Records with Over 8.8 Million Moviegoers
