Giants of Exhibition 2022 - Boxoffice (2024)

Giants of Exhibition 2022 - Boxoffice (1)

Celebrating the Top 50 Cinema Circuits in North America

2021 was a transition year for theatrical exhibition as it embarked on a global recovery effort from the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. The year began with a gradual reopening of theaters, leading up to the return of cinemas in key markets like Los Angeles and New York in March. By May, studios found enough confidence to commit to a consistent release schedule—reigniting the box office with the release of Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II over Memorial Day weekend.

The recovery came too late for some cinema chains, as evidenced by the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of the Pacific/Arclight circuit in June. The company’s demise left a notable void on the U.S.’s West Coast and turned some of the region’s most lucrative locations into acquisition targets of other major chains. Despite the struggles, the industry accomplished new box office benchmarks as capacity restrictions were lifted throughout the summer. A stellar Q3 with titles like Sony’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage and MGM/UA’s No Time to Die set the stage for the first major hit of the pandemic in mid-December: Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. The latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise reinforced the cultural importance of the moviegoing experience—providing a glimpse of the industry’s potential in the months to come.

Giants of Exhibition 2022 - Boxoffice (2)
RankCompanyFoundedHeadquartersSitesScreens
1AMC Entertainment1920Leawood, KS5957,768
2Regal1989Knoxville, TN5116,853
3Cinemark USA1984Plano, TX3244,440
4Cineplex Inc.2003Toronto, ON1601,652
5Marcus Theatres Corp.1935Milwaukee, WI851,064
6B & B Theatres1924Kansas City, MO56513
7Harkins Theatres1933Scottsdale, AZ33494
8Malco Theatres Inc.1915Memphis, TN33351
9Emagine Entertainment1997Troy, MI28342
10CMX Cinemas2017Miami, FL32341
11Landmark Cinemas of Canada1965Calgary, AL40325
12Alamo Drafthouse Cinema1997Austin, TX37301
13National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas)1936Norwood, MA22291
14Caribbean Cinemas1968San Juan, PR32281
15Southern Theatres2003New Orleans, LA18266
16Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas2011Dallas, TX26260
17Georgia Theatre Company1992Saint Simons Island, GA24253
18Premiere Cinema Corp.1993Big Spring, TX22249
19NCG (Neighborhood Cinemas Group)1983Owosso, MI25246
20Reading Cinemas USA2000New York, NY24238
21Studio Movie Grill2000Dallas, TX21226
22Landmark Theatres1974West Hollywood, CA38216
23UEC Theatres1993Maple Grove, MN22191
24GQT Movies2020Grand Rapids, MI24189
25Galaxy Theatres, LLC1998Sherman Oaks, CA16183
26Cinema West1984Petaluma, CA17174
27Larry H. Miller Theatres (Megaplex Theatres)1999Sandy, UT15173
28Regency Theatres, Inc.1996Agoura Hills, CA25172
29MJR Theatres1980Bloomfield Hills, MI10164
30Marquee Cinemas, Inc.1979Beckley, WV15162
31Phoenix Theatres2001Knoxville, TN14155
32Cinema Entertainment Corp.1964Waite Park, MN19154
33Celebration Cinema By Studio C1944Grand Rapids, MI11149
34EVO Entertainment2014Austin, TX16148
35Cinémas Guzzo2003Terrebonne, QC10145
36Epic Theatres2003Deltona, FL12144
37Coming Attractions Theatres, Inc.1985Ashland, OR18142
38Santikos Entertainment1948San Antonio, TX11136
39Flagship Premium Cinemas1995Cambridge, MA18131
39Classic Cinemas1978Downers Grove, IL15131
41Bow Tie Cinemas1900Ridgefield, CT15128
42Look Brands, LLC2021Dallas, TX8127
42Apple Cinemas2013Walpole, MA12127
44R/C Theatres1932Reisterstown, MD13119
45Allen Theatres1912Las Cruces, NM16112
46Mitchell Theatres2005Elkhart, KS15107
47IPIC Theaters2007Boca Raton, FL13102
48R.L. Fridley Theatres1972Des Moines, IA1897
49Metropolitan Theatres Corp.1923Los Angeles, CA1794
50Xscape Theatres2013New Albany, IN794
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FAQs

What is the largest theater chain in the US? ›

Founded in 1920, AMC has the largest share of the U.S. theater market ahead of Regal Cinemas and Cinemark Theatres.

Which company has the most movie theaters? ›

Celebrating the Top 50 Cinema Circuits in North America
RankCompanyScreens
1AMC Entertainment7,768
2Regal6,853
3Cinemark USA4,440
4Cineplex Inc.1,652
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What is the largest cinema chain in the UK? ›

Founded in 1930, Odeon is the largest cinema chain in the UK and Ireland in terms of cinemas. Perry Barr, Birmingham was the first Odeon cinema to open its doors, establishing the brand as not only somewhere to watch films, but also somewhere to experience them too.

What is the biggest cinema in the world? ›

The Kinepolis-Madrid Ciudad de la Imagen megaplex in Spain, owned by the Belgian Kinepolis Group, is the largest movie theater in the world, with 25 screens and a seating capacity of 9,200, including one 996-seat auditorium.

Which US city has the most Theatres? ›

It's no surprise that New York City holds the crown as the theatrical capital of the world. Boasting an astonishing number of over 10,500 theater shows each year, the city's vibrant theater district is alive with a mix of timeless Broadway hits and boundary-pushing new works.

What is the second largest theater chain? ›

Cineworld

What movie has made the most money in theaters ever? ›

Six films in total have grossed in excess of $2 billion worldwide, with Avatar ranked in the top position.

What state has the most movie theaters? ›

Which States have the highest number of businesses in the Movie Theaters industry in the United States? California (592 businesses), Texas (405 businesses) and New York (305 businesses) are the States with the most number of Movie Theaters businesses in the US.

Who has the most cinemas? ›

According to the most recent statistics, China currently has 65,500 cinema screens.

What is the largest cinema chain in Europe? ›

Odeon Cinemas Group Limited is Europe's largest cinema operator. Through subsidiaries it has over 360 cinemas, with 2900 screens in 14 countries in Europe, 120 cinemas with 960 screens are in the UK.

What is the British cinema known as? ›

There is no particular name for the film industry of Britain. It's just referred to as the British film industry.

Which country has the best cinema in the world? ›

Which country has produced the best cinema? (Besides the USA)
  • Japan.
  • France.
  • Russia.
  • Italy.
  • Germany.
  • South Korea.
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Who is the biggest superstar of the world cinema? ›

Top 10 Superstars of World Cinema
  1. Shah Rukh Khan. Actor. Producer. Music Department Don 2 (2011) ...
  2. Robert Downey Jr. Actor. Producer. ...
  3. Leonardo DiCaprio. Producer. Actor. ...
  4. Rajinikanth. Actor. Writer. ...
  5. Mammootty. Actor. Producer. ...
  6. Johnny Depp. Actor. Producer. ...
  7. Chiranjeevi. Actor. Producer. ...
  8. Joseph Vijay. Actor. Music Department.

Where is the second largest theater complex in the US? ›

Playhouse Square | Cleveland is home to the 2nd largest theatre district in the nation.

What are the top movie theater chains? ›

The chains, representing over 1,600 locations across all 50 states and Canada, include AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark USA, Cineplex, Marcus, B&B Theatres, Harkins Theatres and Santikos Entertainment. Together they handle 21,000 screens and 67% of the North American box office.

What are the biggest theatre companies? ›

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is the largest of its kind in the world, operating 40 venues across London's West End, UK regional cities and New York's Broadway which together welcome more than 8.5 million visitors each year.

What is the theatre capital of the United States? ›

The central hub of the American theater scene is Manhattan, with its divisions of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway. Many movie and television stars have gotten their big break working in New York productions.

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