## AMC Entertainment: The World’s Leading Movie Exhibition Company AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) is the world’s largest movie theater chain, operating approximately 900 theaters and 10,000 screens across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East[5][7]. Its core business is theatrical exhibition—showing films in its vast network of cinemas and generating significant revenue from both ticket sales and high-margin concessions like popcorn, candy, and beverages[3][6]. AMC is recognized for its premium amenities, including reclining seats, expanded food and beverage menus, and advanced presentation formats such as Dolby Cinema, IMAX, and PRIME at AMC[4][5]. The company also runs a leading loyalty program, AMC Stubs, which offers subscription tiers and rewards to frequent moviegoers[4]. ## History and Innovation AMC traces its roots to 1920, when the Dubinsky brothers—sons of Russian-Jewish immigrants—opened the Regent Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri[1][6]. The business grew under the Durwood family, particularly Stanley H. Durwood, who pioneered the multiplex concept in the early 1960s by converting single-screen theaters into venues with multiple auditoriums, fundamentally transforming the industry[1][4][6]. The company incorporated as American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) in 1968, reflecting its innovative approach to cinema operations[4]. Strategic acquisitions, such as Loews Cineplex, Carmike Cinemas, and Odeon & UCI Cinemas, propelled AMC to global leadership by 2016[3][6]. ## Key Achievements and Current Status AMC’s revenue reached nearly $4.8 billion in 2023, with first-quarter 2024 revenues at $951.4 million, demonstrating resilience despite industry challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic[3]. The company’