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AMC CEO Adam Aron Dismisses Early 2025 Box Office Slump as Anomaly, Points to Sharp Recovery

CEO Adam Aron defends theater industry after reporting deepened losses, saying early 2025 box office dip has already given way to stronger returns.

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AMC Entertainment’s first-quarter financial results for 2025 reflect a difficult period for theatrical exhibition, as revenues declined and net losses widened. Despite the numbers, CEO Adam Aron maintained that the performance should not be interpreted as a reflection of waning audience interest in moviegoing, arguing instead that the sluggish box office in the first three months of the year was an isolated event already being corrected by a much stronger second quarter.

The company reported a net loss of $202.1 million for the January through March period, an increase from a $163.5 million loss during the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue fell to $862.5 million, down from $951.4 million in Q1 2024, marking a 9% year-over-year decline. Admissions revenue dropped 11% to $473.5 million, and concessions fell nearly 12% to $283.4 million.

AMC’s earnings per share came in at a loss of 58 cents, a figure in line with analyst forecasts of 59 cents, according to data from FactSet. Shares in the company hovered just below $2.70 in after-hours trading.

Aron addressed the quarterly decline with a strong defense of the cinema industry’s performance and dismissed conclusions drawn from the Q1 downturn. “Anyone trying to draw any conclusions about the success or appeal of movie theatres from the results of the first quarter of 2025 is likely to be mistaken,” he said. “The industrywide domestic box office in Q1 was, in our view, a distorting anomaly that has already corrected itself. We continue to believe that moviegoing demand for the balance of 2025 and all of 2026 will show great strength.”

He pointed to the absence of stronger winter titles. Films such as Mickey 17, Snow White, and The Alto Knights failed to deliver strong ticket sales. In contrast, early 2024 had benefited from sequels with established fan bases, including Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4.

Recent box office figures from April and early May appear to support Aron’s stance. Titles such as Minecraft, Sinners, and Marvel’s Thunderbolts have drawn significantly more attendance than films earlier in the year. “The April 2025 industry-wide domestic box office was double that of April 2024, and so far in May the box office again has been running at double the rate of a year ago,” he said. “So, we believe that any negative assertions drawn from first quarter results about the movie theatre industry are likely to be wholly erroneous.”

Aron also noted that the January through March box office—excluding quarters affected by the pandemic—was the lowest since 1996. “If that level of activity were to continue, of course it would be highly problematic for movie theatres,” he said. “But to the contrary, since April 1, movie theatre demand has been booming.”

The months ahead are stacked with high-profile releases. Aron highlighted Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Elio, Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Sony’s Karate Kid: Legends and 28 Years Later. Also scheduled are Lionsgate’s Ballerina from the John Wick series, Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon, M3GAN 2.0, and Jurassic World Rebirth. Other titles include Apple’s F1, DC Studios’ Superman, and Paramount’s upcoming Smurfs film.

AMC’s loyalty and subscription programs remained active contributors to its performance metrics. The company reported an all-time first-quarter high in U.S. admissions revenue per customer. It credited this to brand recognition, the AMC Stubs program, the A-List subscription service, and investment in premium theater formats.

Still, cash flow metrics signaled pressure. AMC reported net cash used in operating activities at $370 million, up from $188 million in the same period a year earlier. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of March were listed at $379 million, compared to $378.7 million previously.

The company’s stock, which had surged during the meme stock movement in 2021, has since returned to more stable trading levels. It continues to hover near $2.70 per share, reflecting muted investor response to the earnings release.

During a conference call with analysts, Aron was asked about a policy proposal from former President Donald Trump regarding potential tariffs on films produced outside the United States. The proposal, which would place a 100% import tax on international productions, has raised concerns among exhibitors who rely on a global slate of content.

Aron acknowledged the uncertainties surrounding the idea. “It is our understanding that there are no final, specific plans as to what may transpire, and that there’s going to be ample opportunity for discussion between the government and industry on this topic,” he said. “It goes without saying that we’ll be paying very close attention to developments in this area.”

Industry analysts have raised the possibility that such tariffs could raise production costs and reduce the availability of foreign or international co-produced films, a scenario that could affect the supply chain of content for exhibitors such as AMC. While domestic production could fill some of the gap, the international collaboration pipeline has long been an essential part of annual theatrical programming.

AMC’s leadership has kept a consistent tone in public statements, pushing back on short-term comparisons and emphasizing metrics like revenue per visitor and brand engagement. The theater chain continues to invest in premium offerings to distinguish the theatrical experience from home viewing alternatives.

Aron has been vocal in past earnings calls and interviews, often directing attention to structural factors such as release schedules, content quality, and marketing. In his latest remarks, he repeated that the box office underperformance early this year should not be used as a proxy for long-term interest in theatrical releases.

The company, which operates the largest movie theater chain globally, has weathered dramatic shifts in the exhibition industry over the past five years, including pandemic-era shutdowns, the rise of streaming, and fluctuations in the theatrical release calendar. It continues to position itself as a leader in premium-format exhibition and customer loyalty initiatives.

Theater chains across the industry have echoed similar sentiments this earnings season. Several have emphasized the importance of strong content cadence and highlighted the improvements in traffic observed since April. With numerous titles lined up through the summer and holiday seasons, the next two quarters will be closely watched across the sector.

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