How AMC Theatres Became #1

[@Murrlin27]

$13million of beverages? That's what, about 500 sodas!

[@companyman114]

Zing!

[@culturehub2628]

Murrlin27 😂😂😂

[@HendHeL]

Sodas might even cost more than $26000 each

[@samjupeiters]

2.4 million

[@SuperVladamere]

Ooooh Chip..

[@DetroitLives313]

I went to see the first Stars Wars movie at an AMC theater for $1.75........in 1977!

[@jiyzo]

Is that expensive in 1977?

[@DetroitLives313]

Shrek5OnBlu-Ray Compared to what we paid in 1964 when I was a little kid to see movies. It was 50 cents for kids under 12 in '64. By 1977 I was in high school, so it seemed like a lot.

[@youtoo2233]

You too??

[@robertvirginiabeach]

@@jiyzo Even now there are different prices for different showings. Discounts have long been available for seniors, matinees and recently loyalty programs.

[@seanc4501]

Adjusted for inflation, that's $7.38

[@Yoyomo124]

The best part about AMC is their Dolby Cinema/Atmos theatres. Those speaker systems are unreal!

[@stayfrosty6290]

The $15 a year for a Premiere membership is a steal compared to the $20 a MONTH for an A-Class Membership.

[@whyamiwritingthis]

Cinemark has Dolby Atmos in some XD auditoriums I’m certain locations.

[@urieldraconis857]

@@stayfrosty6290 the 15 only gets u points u save 100 bucks a month if u use alist 20=12 imax movies+all the other benefits of the 15 u do the math

[@lucyw993]

There so loud!

[@Yoyomo124]

Wa Luigi as they should be

[@EricRounds]

I prefer AMC over all others for these reasons: seat reservations, reclined seats, excellent picture, sound, and cleanliness.

[@OscarMikeFGC]

agreed

[@joshuabedard5719]

Ehhh I mean I like AMC but there are other theaters that aren’t chains that are really nice.

[@m4sk3dm4n]

I prefer Regal for one reason and one reason only, the fact that I can call the theatre and schedule an open captioned show, AMC will not do that so they lost business of deaf, autistic, and the people who like captions on the screen.

[@KaltatheNobleMind]

@@m4sk3dm4n i actually prefer regal because their more fancier theaters have 4DX which is basically a motion simulator cmplete with little immersive effects. makes the movie a real roller coaster. it makes tickets $30 a pop though but well worth it. i dont think AMC has such a theater.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

Cinemark theatres are better. I personally can't stand seat reservations, leather, or reclining seats this only makes people waaay more annoying.

[@SoCloseToToast]

Its definitely that new pass that is going to help in the future sales and keeping AMC on top

[@jaguarmemez]

Bruh

[@brianl8481]

**laughs in 2020**

[@israelruiz8706]

I'm so sad. This is like a book I found in the library when I was in high school. The book was stashed in an old box and I saw a book of the twin towers and at the end of the book it said something like "the twin towers are meant to help america for years to come" Well then I looked at the back and saw the book was published in the year 2000

[@cleanestmidwestemofan]

it’s funny that a verified creators comment has like 7 likes 🤣

[@EmptyHand49]

@@israelruiz8706 It has helped America since their destruction has given the government and military an excuse to attack the middle east for its oil.

[@BTCC90s]

Future video idea: The Decline of AMC (American Motors Corporation)

[@Omar-em7rl]

exactly what i saw on the notification title too...

[@qrsentertainment7215]

The amx was the best

[@radiotelefonia]

@@qrsentertainment7215 The decline of that AMC company was due to Renault, which controlled it. While they got rid of AMC's assets in other countries, as in Argentina, they kept their facilities and business because Kaiser used to be the leading car manufacturer even though Carlos Goshn ended in jail.

[@miguelmejia4656]

you think you're so fucking funny

[@Launchpad05]

I want to see the decline of Progressive, and Geico.

[@h2psr581x]

AMC bought the rundown Carmike in my town, didn’t remodel at all, and now call it “AMC Classic”. I saw Endgame there in a packed theater with no or barely working A/C, which really made you realize, while dripping in sweat, why they dubbed the theater “Classic”.

[@BlackLotusFlame]

Wow, Carmike! It's been so long since I heard that name, mine became a FOX theater

[@stupid_tree7158]

I used to work at a carmike theater. AMC made it into an AMC classic. It was closed because they didn't want to fix the roof. I loved my job there and it was a historic theater in my town too.

[@favoritecrime4803]

There's 2 theatres in my area. One is the locally owned, more popular and preferred one. The other is AMC Classic 8, formerly Carmike. AMC isn't doing remodeling either. They just lowered the tickets to $5.99 every day and cut their showtimes to one 7pm on weeknights. The seats are still uncomfortable and non-stadium. Meanwhile the other theatre is slowly upgrading to better seats (even some recliners for smaller theatres) and it only takes them a couple of weeks to do that.

[@TheLizcass]

It may not seem like AMC has spent a lot of money upgrading the Carmikes they bought out, but believe me they have. I work at The AMC Classic Crawfordsville 8 and they spent a lot of money on getting the Freestyles installed, painting the building and most importently getting all "life and safety" aspects of the theatre up to code. This is something AMC is extremely concerend about. They are slowely upgrading other things, but it will take time. They took on a big project with the Carmikes.

[@seanhulse5515]

My town had carmike till 2015-2016 then AMC bought carmike.

[@sirpoptart]

spoil endgame and the company man will snap your comment out of existence

[@Nitrodino7875]

Thanos accidentally eats Antman.

[@Nitrodino7875]

Thanos is in fortnite...

[@RockDavid]

Iron man dies by the stones, black widow dies by the soul stone process, and Capt. America goes back in time to live a new life and comes back aged in his 80's I miss anything?

[@narrowgauger4229]

@@RockDavid Wanker level 100

[@Yohane350]

David Rock You forgot the part where your parents never loved you and wish they went through with the abortion.

[@WreckEm2008]

We come to this place for magic. We come to AMC theatres to love, to cry, to care. Because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling you get when the lights begin to dim. And we go somewhere we’ve never been before. Not just entertained but somehow reborn, together. Dazzling images on a huge silver screen. Sound that I can feel. Somehow heartbreak feels good in a place like this. Our heroes feel like the best part of us, and stories feel perfect and powerful. Because here, they are.

[@patrickcarrillo714]

I don't have any AMC theaters where I live it's completely dominated by Regal cinemas you should do a video on Regal

[@sp1nks248]

Damn im sorry. Regal is dominated by AMC here because the seats are pretty much Lazyboys and much better screens.

[@joshds123_3]

Pretty much the same for me, except instead of Regal its Malco.

[@Nerd_of_Anarchy]

The top 4 theater chains in the USA. AMC 600+, Regal & Cinemark 500+ each, 4th, and here's the shocking thing, Marcus with 90!!! Only 90!!!

[@voltairethegoldflame9280]

Yuh, same here. :/

[@joe3363]

Nerd of Anarchy isn’t marcus mainly a Wisconsin thing?

[@Nevir202]

My local AMC, which I’ve been going to for 16 years, renovated half the building while showing movies in the other half, then just shuttered the un-renovated half, simply walling off that half of the theatre and dropping 13 screens. But tbh, the improvements sold me on getting A-List and I watched more movies in theatre in the last half of last year than probably the two prior years combined.

[@Eggman012]

That sounds like AMC Covina

[@Nevir202]

Joseph Eggers This I’m in PHX AZ.

[@TheKoopa1]

@@Eggman012 Exactly what I was thinking! That's AMC covina alright I go there too.

[@chancellorjake]

My local AMC did something similar. They left both sections open, but closed three screens in each. Went from 24 to 18 screens. Staff told me it was too expensive to maintain so many screens. The screens are still there, but they removed all the seats and projectors.

[@tubetoc9626]

Still my #1 KZbinr. Original content, steady flow of new videos, good information, easy to follow... keep on keeping on ✌🏽

[@otogigamer]

RSVP seating is what made AMC. I won't goto a theater without it

[@jazzyjaz9108]

Small chain theatres started before AMC, they merely copied. I personally hate reserved seating people are super annoying thanks to these reclining reserved seats

[@silvereagle90000]

Very different where I live. I can't remember a time I've been in a theater and couldn't find a good seat. It's so foreign to me I wonder, what are the prime seats? Toward the front, the middle?

[@joebarron9893]

@@amitch2235 Some chains like Harkins are first come first serve when it comes to seats.

[@JonathanX95xboxlive]

Wait there are theaters that RESERVE seats?? Not around me lol

[@821Burks]

@@joebarron9893 Harkins has actually been adding reserved, reclining plush seating in certain locations since 2017.

[@BenjaminGessel]

AMC was my movie theater growing up, so I am a HUGE AMC fan still... 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@davinp]

I have an AMC Theater at my local mall. Several years ago, they built a brand new bigger state of the art theater on the front side of the mall, moving out of the old location in the back. The mall with the theater had opened in 1985.

[@Karmy.]

My local mall has an AMC but the AMC is an awful run down dump that should be condemned for being a health hazard

[@stupid_tree7158]

AMC closed down one of my town's historic theaters I worked at because they didn't want to fix the roof damage accumulated over the years. I hate amc.

[@gokusondbz]

Except where I live there is no AMC theaters within 4 hours. On the other hand There is 5 Cinemarks Within a 1 hour distance.

[@dawnbreaker2912]

Here, it's Regal.

[@darthultor6365]

Here its mostly Pathé

[@DSan-kl2yc]

opposite for me. Only competition is UA/Regal that costs more and is worst than one AMC but better than the other amc. Further from me. In a worst area tho.

[@nelumboandrews6762]

Same with me in Michigan with MJR

[@jeanaquin]

Where I live, the market is dominated by Marcus. There’s two AMC’s near me, but the rest are Marcus.

[@Tubajubaduba]

6:20 Whoa! That’s the theater I regularly go to. AMC 30 Gulfpointe!

[@culturehub2628]

That’s sick lol

[@ernestoacosta7918]

In Houston?

[@Tubajubaduba]

Ernesto Acosta I think it’s near Houston I’m not really familiar with surroundings as much

[@stevecosmolove1045]

Oh wow you're right! That's AMC 30 on Dunvale and Westheimer. Can't tell you how many middle school memories I have there (first time holding hands) and adult memories (movies by myself lol). They are the only AMC in Houston I know of that also plays current Chinese, Korean and Bollywood films 👍🏼

[@imnotyourunicorn91]

A Houston post? What are the odds?

[@pdamon78]

Haha I'm 40. I remember putting my soda on the floor seeing Goonies in a theatre in Virginia. Oh yeah, had Carmel Cremes too 😂

[@KA_____]

Id like to see a video of AMC’s current status, during the covid era

[@Nazasu]

Streaming is great, but the movie going experience is just overall my preferred way to watch releases im excited about. AMC knows that if they want to keep pushing ahead, that making that experience of going to a theater the best it can be is they key to growing and keeping doors open. Although, i go to Alamo and other full-dine establishments that are a little more niche, AMC is on its way to making that experience mainstream.

[@gnolls]

No more AMC megaplexes in Canada, just Cineplex and Landmark.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Good riddance!

[@gnolls]

@@swallowedinthesea11I'm indifferent on this, on the one hand, the refurbishment of theatres has made them nicer, on the other hand, the formerly overpriced AMC theatres are now overpriced Empire and Cineplex theatres with arguably inferior loyalty programs.

[@aaronlimitless]

Canada doesn’t know how to run companies so I’m not surprised

[@anothermediocreuser6422]

Fuck Canada

[@venividivici20]

@@aaronlimitless when Wanda Group bought out AMC they decided to sell off the Canadian locations. Not because they were not profitable, but because they wanted to focus on the US market. AMC came to Canada in the early 2000's I believe (perhaps the late 1990's - not entirely sure) so they were never a big player in the Canadian market. In 2012 they sold 4 locations to Cineplex (biggest theatre chain in Canada), 2 to Empire (owned by the grocery store chain Sobey's, and they later sold their theatres off to Cineplex and Landmark), and 2 were closed. So it wasn't an issue of Canada not being able to run a company. We are a smaller market and given AMC was not expanding here it just made financial sense. I've been going to the Whitby location since it opened and Empire said it was their most profitable location when they acquired it. It was original an AMC 24, so it was double the size of the closest Cineplex. Landmark took it over and they upgraded 23 of the theatres to reclining seats, the lone IMAX theatre now has better rocker seats (I haven't been to an IMAX movie since the change as I prefer the recliners). They also brought in Coke Freestyle machines. Kind of a rarity really in these parts. I will say their concession offerings suck. Hot dogs, soft pretzels, pretzel bites and a pretzel wrapped dog are the hot items outside of popcorn. They are currently in the process of renovating the interior or at least the main lobby area. Going to feel strange when that is done. Most amusing thing dating back to when it was the AMC 24 was the carpet between guest services and the concession stands actually had a giant swastika. It stayed like that for years. My biggest complaint dating back to the AMC days was they were so damn slow to refill the flavour powder machine. Eventually they just chained plastic shakes to the garbage cans, but those were go empty quickly. Empire and Landmark charge for tiny packets of flavouring, so I always just brought my own from the store.

[@pokepress]

One of the things keeping the theatre business going is that now that most of them use digital projection instead of film, they can do special one-night shows and the like. You should consider covering Fathom Events some time in the future.

[@guyvermcepicsauce3685]

Man I'd love to see an update to this video - there's been so much that's changed for them in the past few years!

[@NoSubculture]

Over worked and under-payed staff is probably a big factor

[@et1680]

JEM2895 That is 100% true.

[@atlys258]

Even with their lame self-service concessions setups they have in some locations I think I've seen like 7-8 employees in the building.. No way am I gonna pay $13-$15 per ticket to have to get my own stuff and still wait in line to shell out another $10 at the 1-man checkout for a soda and pack of Red Vines.

[@dawnheller7742]

I know a guy who was making only $8 at AMC

[@cheeselord8153]

atlys but they earn almost no money from ticket sales so the concessions need to be expensive

[@swiftblaqness]

I'm working at and AMC right now. It sucks lol

[@joshmciver4847]

oddly enough, AMC is the cheapest theater in my area. they bought a Carmike Cinema, turned it into an AMC, and show new movies for $5. It's not as nice as the Regal Cinema or a typical AMC, but you really can't beat it for the price. Of course I went to a more expensive theater to see Endgame, but for the average movie experience, it does the job.

[@AV-yk3ng]

Josh McIver We have a theater that charges $2 for a ticket.

[@joshmciver4847]

@@AV-yk3ng that USED to be what Carmike was, but... you got what you paid for for $2... it was known for many years as the Dollar Fifty Theater cuz that was the price, but they jacked up the price (wow a whole 50c) then got bought out. It's cool. Good memories all through out the lifespan of the place.

[@Charsept]

@@joshmciver4847 that sounds super familiar to what happened to my theatre too. You wouldn't happen to mind sharing what city you're in?

[@bradb5256]

How about the decline of Drive Up Theaters

[@jamesr5574]

We got one in our area, and by that I mean it's a 40 min drive at least. But you're paying for 2 movies here.

[@blue_lancer_es]

A shame really.

[@jillmarieyoung5285]

Those where called drive instead. 🍿🚗🚓

[@jillmarieyoung5285]

Drive-in

[@SuperRat420]

Modern saftey standards and roll-over protection ruin that kind of thing

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

A guy in Hong Kong was beaten up for spoiling Endgame. Don't be that guy. Also, rise and fall of the Chongryon. A North Korean organization in Japan that once one of the richest organizations in the country. It owned pachinko casinos, laundromats, and continues to run schools for the North Korean community. They were stopped by the Japanese gov because they were helping our nuclear program. They are the reason we've advanced so much

[@preston1088]

when even Kim Jong-Un doesnt want you to spoil endgame you just have to not spoil it

[@blue_lancer_es]

Hey youre not so bad.

[@charlesxav6817]

Ironman died using the gauntlet to defeat Thanos and his’ troops. Scarlett witch died by Soul stone. Captain America went back in time and became an old man. Is that all? Oh Captain Marvel got a new haircut.

[@djhenyo]

Iron man dies by the stones, black widow dies by the soul stone process, and Cap America goes back in time to live a new life and comes back aged in his 80s.

[@pepepepinazo9694]

Don't be that guy BEAT that guy (Pun VERY intended)

[@fluxoff]

Don't forget AMC's chain-wide sound system upgrades. They switched to Dolby-licensed & tested speaker systems, including bi-amped & tri-amped mains plus self-amped subwoofers. 'Blade Runner 2049' sounded totally awesome in every theater I saw it in (AMC 16 1000 Van Ness in San Francisco), plus $5 'Stubs' Tuesday pricing made it a slam dunk for me!

[@lurch6969]

I moved to a different theater just because one had those recliners. They are fantastic. It works ,I go to the movies more now because of the seats.

[@MedicineMundy]

Cinema's are amazing. This was good. Well done Company Man.

[@companyman114]

Thanks!

[@MedicineMundy]

@@companyman114 You're most welcome 😎👉👉

[@CarlosSanchez-en6mr]

I didnt even know about AMC till now The movie theater, which I literally was in 2 hours ago for endgame, is Galaxy Theaters

[@w1lDstYLe]

Damn. The shots at Regal at the end were unexpected and hilarious.

[@JimMiDaxX]

YOUR CONTENT IS BEYOND VALUABLE MY BROTHER.... PLEASE DONT STOP AND KEEP GOING FOREVER!!! THANKS..

[@CreateLoveRepeat]

I’ve never heard of AMC theaters until now. I did grow up somewhere that the closest theater was a single screen theater; I believe it’s still in business. In the summer it’s technically two screens because of the drive-in.

[@Jonathanest90s]

Luckily, I am a member of their Stubs A LIst. Such a amazing deal.

[@annoythedonkey]

Jonathan Pinis0N as was MoviePass when it was great

[@jtstearns3373]

I'm signing up for that when I can find a job

[@IThinkItIsTimeToPlay]

I think the movie pass is better in my country I mean for 20 euro's you can go and infinite amount of times without extra fees, okey I mean you don't get free drinks en food XD but no one said I couldn't bring that myself.

[@MrEvilCastillo]

Totally agree love the A list and its features

[@Sulu2U]

I'm an employee so I get movies for free for two people whenever, and half off everything else, anytime, anywhere, any AMC theater 😏

[@princepond1633]

I always loved AMC Theaters ever since I watched my first film in a theater. They always had a great service and now they actually provided recline chairs. It even makes my parents to rather go to an AMC theater over a Regal theater because of the reclining chairs and my parents said that the sound in AMC is louder and better

[@laximuslax7623]

God damn my man. Every video is a quality video. Absolutely love your work. So happy I subbed over a year ago

[@kierwilson3048]

No idea why or how you came up in my recommended videos, but I really do appreciate your content. I've found so many answers about companys that I always had questions about but never really took the time to look up myself. Thank you!!!!

[@nirobicoleman2318]

You damm right. I literally come solely for the experience. I live in New York City and that is a major reason why I go to AMC theaters.

[@donnylurch4207]

If it wasn't so damn expensive, I'd buy food every time I go.

[@Eyosias369]

Donny Lurch you’ll have a discount by 40% on each food if you create amc stubs account

[@Eyosias369]

Donny Lurch if you have amc stubs account You will have discounts on foods

[@bryanflores8060]

Eyo Rekts in a way you will get a discount eventually, I work at an AMC and the only discounts you will get with our middle tier(the premier version) is a free upsize from medium to large fountain drinks and popcorn, you will also get a free Large Popcorn and drink on your birth month, as you continuously spend money using any tier of the account we will reward you back with free rewards(money on concessions or box office purchases).

[@coreylineberry8557]

@@bryanflores8060 That also applies to A-List, am I right?

[@kiru86]

Donny Lurch or get the $5 kids box. Small popcorn, small soda (which you can refill) and a fruit snack bag.

[@cloudpuffer224]

Woah... I remember subscribing to this channel when it had like 17k subscribers.

[@andy56duky]

I remember he has less than 10k subs

[@companyman114]

Well thanks for sticking around for so long.

[@Punk_in_pink]

Ayyyyye I work at AMC it’s the best job js❤️ it was extremely crazy though when end game came out

[@winterbolton2940]

GLMR KILZ I was a server for the a dine in location... it was hell , lol 😂 at least we got those free movies!

[@Hrunny]

Yea, freakin Endgame was soooo packed! Hated but made the day go by faster.

[@aydandraws9444]

Thank God I only work in the morning/noon

[@winterbolton2940]

Miss Ace yea one time every other server called out because there was a hurricane so I was the only server in the WHOLE BUILDING!!! I literally cried in front of so many costumers that day haha 😆

[@Hrunny]

Wiener Blow tons I am so sorry :(. I would’ve fought all of the other servers!

[@rileycaton1502]

I didn't know about them until they bought out Carmike Cinemas

[@Meatball2022]

They’ve ALWAYS had a focus on what they used to refer to as “sight and sound”. They also had a philosophy about concessions- if they’re gonna charge those high prices they’d better offer quality food options.

[@matthewlaird4009]

Never heard of AMC. Surprising they haven't expanded into Canada.

[@dracoeris]

They used to be in Canada until all their locations were bought by Empire/Landmark Near my house they used to have an AMC 24 before it was changed hands to Empire then very shortly after was changed to Landmark Cinemas

[@rover18ca]

a hand full showed up in Ontario but not for long probably 5 years but they are all cineplex now.

[@Gameflyer001]

@@rover18ca Not all; there was an AMC at the Interchange Plaza (HWY 7 and Interchange Way; near Woodbridge, ON), probably opened in the late-90s. It closed about 10 years later I think, and the site's been abandoned since.

[@matthewlaird4009]

Oh okay, Landmarks are fairly popular probably the only competition for Cineplex

[@Black_Adam911]

Had a couple in Toronto. Not sure if they're still around.

[@amayasnep]

I didn’t even know AMC existed till a few years ago. All I have are Edwards Cinemas.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Yeah, they're not everywhere, for better or worse.

[@dmelzinga]

Never heard of AMC theaters. All Jack Loeks theaters here

[@bretthibbs6083]

AMC was huge back in the late 80's and early 90's I went to an AMC theater in clearwater fl every week and back then they were everywhere

[@JeffreyPiatt]

I was surprised you didn't mention there theater branding tiers AMC, AMC Classic, and AMC Dine-in.

[@coreylineberry8557]

I mean, AMC Classic is just Carmike Cinemas.

[@areshorror]

AMC is a newly built AMC building, AMC Classic is a Carmike that was remodeled to the AMC brand, and Dine-In has much more options for the concessions, with food you would typically get a restaurants.

[@MrSlashtf2]

My AMC @ Katy Mills (Texas) that I've been going to since 07 was getting pretty dated, so I think a year or two they decided to renovate it and I must say it's now my go-to theater. I got my AMC Premiere Club rewards (pay $10/Year) and essentially I never pay for online ticketing fees (all theaters now have like Alamo/Regal/Cinemark), get Tuesday Savings as usual, and save on concessions by getting free size upgrades. AMC is succeeding because they're listening to consumers and improving the movie theater experience, even if it means with fixing the little things (rewards systems, seat recliners, etc..).

[@worsthooksna4686]

not only adding beer options, but an entire bar in MacGuffin's bar is a game changer for me. Having a choice of beer, wine, cocktails or just neat pours of liquor while enjoying my movie makes me feel at home, while experiencing the massive speakers and hd picture screens

[@slyblood85]

Now we need a video “How AMC went Bankrupt”

[@callistamccracken3744]

No we don't, I mean it would be a very short and boring video. ..... Coronavirus ..... End

[@javiervillagomez4314]

Not anymore😎

[@sdprz7893]

@@javiervillagomez4314 this will only delay their eventual bankruptcy

[@leaderofcommunistchina1427]

@@sdprz7893 doubters pepeLaugh

[@apple11995]

@@sdprz7893 Gonna have to agree with this. If they don't change leadership they will be facing bankruptcy ounce more

[@SeanGodos]

AMC movie pass subscription allowed me to see End Game in 3D Imax ($25 ticket) and use free $5 vouchers (based on a point system). I think it's fair to say millions of movie tickets and millions of popcorn orders and millions of sodas were sold because they were pretty much free for the $20 monthly AMC movie pass. The pass now costs $23.99 in California but a regular AMC here costs about $14.95 for a standard ticket. I think I "spent" $450 at AMC but I have only bought $60 worth of monthly passes.

[@hideandpride1891]

Did the film look great in Imax 3D?

[@SeanGodos]

@@hideandpride1891 It did, the better theaters added Laser Projection to the IMAX experiance meaning the viewing quality is equal to the "Dolby Cinema" but on a much larger screen.

[@hideandpride1891]

@@SeanGodos oh I see. Glad you liked it.

[@MysticMike]

My average movie ticket price is about $13.00

[@myristicina.]

MysticGamer mines £6.99 rip

[@ExtremeTalker-xw6cd]

Mine is £5.00

[@randomfools808]

Same.

[@louiehorwood660]

Free for me :) #StaffPerks

[@Lc._.1]

8.00$ bucko

[@dtw1991]

Now we need a video about how they went from bankrupt to saved for another year after the American Multi- Squeeze

[@The_Husband_of_Jane_Lane]

I have AMC Theatres in Santa Clara, CA (which was my go-to theatre from 2000-2007) and San Jose, and used to have one in Cupertino (which was opened in 2007) until it was closed down and it opened in Sunnyvale after I moved. When I moved to Lewisville, TX, I have an AMC Theatres in Highland Village, TX and also in Grapevine, TX.

[@ferndog1461]

I discovered certain AMCs had full recliners ( almost flat ) that were made with good cushioning. Top that off that I could reserve our seats. I quit waiting for an interesting movie to arrive on DVD. I semi- regularly picked up gift cards at Sam's /Costco and bought $50 worth of AMC credit for $40. If the movie is boring, you take a cat nap. Brilliant business decision to lure folks out of their homes. I dont see movies unless I get a full recliner. Love this channel. Peace.

[@snoozy04]

I like the stock!

[@goatskin4487]

There are no amc theather where Iive. Marcus is the only theater I go to.

[@FasterJTG]

Jay Strange Where I live, Marcus dominates, there are a few AMCs and a Single Regal here though.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Our Marcus used to be a Regal - I thought Marcus had the recliners first but perhaps AMC did. Marcus also does $5 Tuesdays - the place is bananas so we never go then...

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

Same

[@RA-ui8yw]

I’ve never heard of a Marcus theater

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

Ryan Abuelhawa they’re pretty sweet! They have comfortable seating

[@kenxclout]

I remember getting bootleg movies and always seeing somebody standing up blocking parts of the film #thastruggle

[@connierogers2840]

Ken Fulton {Baby Elder} lololol... babies crying 😂😂😂

[@TommyTomTompkins]

👌🏾😂🤸🏽‍♀️😂😂

[@WynythePooh]

My man and I use to only watch movies every few months. After our local theater remodeled we started going almost every week because those recliners are so nice 😂

[@scarlettrobin6381]

Bert Paredes was a senior sight and sound engineer for over 35 years. He was also an ambassador that would pick out hot locations. He would also over see the construction of new buildings and renovations. He has worked with many high profile Hollywood executives and actors. I’ll list just one of Will Smith and they will always go back when they need to do any premiere or events. He essentially was the man behind the silver screen making the sight and sound perfect. R.I.P. Bert Paredes, I miss you dad. P.S. Regal is in decline and I know many regals have converted into AMC’s.

[@SSJVegeta2012]

9.11? AMC tickets where I live are like 12 bucks.

[@jordansprinkles]

The AMC Classic theater near me starts at $8 or $9 with a $5 twilight matinee. There’s another normal AMC theater a couple minutes from that theater with recliner seats and starts at $12.

[@loveandcupcakes100]

$12? Mine are $14 and they're not even the fancy seats! My lawn chair is more comfy! XD That's why I prefer discount theaters, I'm getting scammed!

[@jordansprinkles]

Where I live, it’s $12 for a normal ticket, 14 for 3D, 15 for IMAX, 18 for IMAX 3D and 20 for Dolby.

[@JCthekingOsen]

Joker amc A list is so awesome! $20 a month (price of a ticket basically in Colorado) and you get to go up to 3 times a week free.

[@et1680]

Joker Here they’re 10.49 per adult ticket, and that’s just for the standard ticket with no reclining seats. on Tuesdays there’s $5 tickets and the prices always depend on what time you go, the later you go, the more it’ll cost you

[@eirinym]

You know, it's weird for me to hear that they are doing so well considering I don't even remember the last time I went to a movie theatre.

[@JETZcorp]

Literally never heard of them. Apparently Regal has my area on lockdown.

[@DankMemes-ms6xl]

JETZcorp same but Cinemark got my entire town locked

[@JETZcorp]

@@DankMemes-ms6xl I recently found one Cinemark theater in town and it was freaking sweet. Big fluffy recliners. All the local Regals are like 80s chairs. And even the dinky little marquee on the edge of town has better picture and sound than them.

[@visorij3374]

Same but Malco theaters has a lockdown on our whole city.

[@lovatojonasfan1]

The closest theater to me is a Regal with an Icon a short distance down the road from it.

[@austinwillcut4919]

@@lovatojonasfan1 I have a combo of AMC, Cinemark, Warren, and Starworld 20 around my area. A few dollar theaters as well.

[@erinschneider3212]

I've never heard of AMC. I live in Wisconsin, and the only chain we have is Marcus Theatres. Also, my ticket for Endgame was only $6.60... yup. Also, in my town, we have a local movie theatre with one screen called the Rivoli. Their tickets are half that, maybe even less, but they show movies that are out of the chains (a month or so after they've been released) so it makes sense. Anyway, this was still interesting to see.

[@AD-xz3ov]

A List is a reason by far. My favorite subscription service.

[@markfagohii8632]

@4:50 that's the AMC in Brandon, Florida! My childhood movie theatre!

[@kaitlinhannah6175]

I live in Brandon I freaked out when I saw my theatre!

[@jonattanmejiarosario406]

Yesss I was shocked when I saw that. I've been going there since I was a toddler and I still go

[@derpyderpants4319]

Kaitlin Hannah now I know we're u live

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@derpyderpants4319 how do you know they still live there?

[@jacknettube]

Looks like I'm not alone

[@Dakid015]

With Netflix and streaming services, and new movie releases time to digital, more people might be willing to wait till they're available for digital purchase. That might work against AMC and any other big theater. It might already have esp with covid but that's my take on one thing that could hurt their revenue.

[@justaduck1652]

This aged fantastically

[@leaderofcommunistchina1427]

🚀🚀🚀

[@luis6633]

This comment aged fantastically

[@queencancerous5332]

The A-List program is legitimately really good, pays for itself if you see at least 2 movies a month

[@laurencebyron9183]

This really useful. Studying film distribution at the moment

[@SidneyNaseralla]

"Plus, the average patron spends $5.13 on food and beverages." This dude got jokes, bruh. I spend $15 minimum every time I go to the movies. You out here playing, Company Man.

[@companyman114]

Well there's a lot of people who don't get concessions, so they bring that average down Sidney.

[@whome9470]

5.13? Hes obviously just buying an empty cup and popcorn salt

[@vivienneduong6541]

Hey baller, lots of people don’t have dough like you. Maybe you can buy me some candies next time I run into ya.

[@delphinidin]

This is why you buy the candy and the soda elsewhere and sneak them in in a large handbag. :P

[@NoahBuie]

Apparently you aren't the average patreon

[@alantramiller4377]

I love their concessions. Coke freestyle machines and ices are over the counter. Love refilling my drink😍

[@_Mr.Tuvok_]

You should do one on a smaller regional theater company, Malco Theatres. I used to work for them, great company with an equally great backstory

[@mrfeelnothing9586]

Aon Arts nobody knows what that is...

[@ramirezer2302]

@@mrfeelnothing9586 I know. Beautiful theater

[@JohnDoeRando]

I know Malco.

[@LooseArrowBoy]

The introduction of reserve seating and incline chairs was crazy for me. I viewed the theater experience as a hassle when I was younger. Having to get there early, long lines, saving seats, and competing with people getting 'free' seats. Then ending up with the neck breaking seats at the front. As i got older I noticed a big decline in move goers even after AMC converted our Lowes. I thought, they're just going to go out of business with this audience. Using the enhanced seating arrangements was a great move to combat this. Instead of stuffing the screens to max capacity make it a quality experience instead, especially since the seats weren't filled anyway. The Alist membership made me go from a 1-3 movies a year to a 2-3 movies a month person. I'm a sucker for movie flavored popcorn. It's still expensive with the free upgrade, but nothing compares to that flavor and butter. I always sneak in my water bottle though lol. In the end they are getting more money from me, but I am having a much better experience now.

[@robertslanka7733]

As a Latvian, I was a bit shocked when you said AMC is big in Latvia, since I haven't seen any AMC theatres here. Maybe they just hold the rights to our movie theatres or maybe own some of our movie theatres. Anyway, great video!

[@TheNinjaDC]

I love how theaters are getting more premium. It feels odd now to not go to a theater with assigned reclining seats. It makes the skyrocketing ticket prices *almost* tolerable. That, and free large popcorn refills.

[@niftyrobo]

Power to the player!

[@PrimalDialga]

I signed up for the Stubs A-List in March because I realized if I see around 2 movies a month it pays for itself

[@kingposeidon4535]

Yeah, I love it. It allows me to see films I'm curious to see, but normally wouldn't want to pay full ticket price for.

[@PrimalDialga]

Same here, also I’ve used it to rewatch movies. Like I saw Avengers Endgame twice just because there’s so much going on I wanted to make sure I caught everything

[@ericlane7727]

I’ve used it a lot. Seeing Hellboy in IMAX and only having to waste the time on it was nice. And getting super nice seats for Endgame was amazing

[@ithenewrace]

Hats off to you man. The detail and research in your videos shows mad dedication!

[@JDFM414]

Most of the reasoning you listed for their more recent success makes a lot of sense. I used to go to a lot of the Cinemark theaters when I was younger due to there being no real difference between the two except for distance from me. Now I exclusively watch every movie at AMC theaters, I'm a part of their A-list, which honestly pays for itself even if you don't see 3 movies every week. Their Dolby theaters are also the bomb, I will never get over that sound quality.

[@bcnicholas123]

Side note: So glad I grew up in this time in film. We’re gonna look back at the Marvel movie generation fondly

[@premeium8832]

Here before the squeeze

[@nasholston5112]

Yeah I remember when the Carmike Cinema I used to go turned into an AMC Theater

[@reznoire]

Nice timing KZbin recommendations

[@thebatmanbadass30000]

A list is freaking amazing! 3 free movies every week I love it!!!

[@southpark645]

Armando Castillo $20 a month isn’t free but for 12 movies a month with no restrictions, it’s pretty damn close to free lol

[@BlackRaveBow]

I sneak food like Taco Bell in to theatres like a madman

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

I get my snacks from a dollar store and hide it in my sister's purse. XD

[@Cynthiaa315]

I put a burrito, soda and candy in my purse. It's so full I have my boyfriend show my Id for our Alist passses. So worth it

[@nadjakari1752]

BlackRaveBow I miss Taco Bell so much!!!

[@cornishchris8404]

Why Taco Bell? So you can crap your pants during the movie ?

[@sethdraven4533]

My cousin one time brought an entire thing of Caprisun to a theater and no one said anything

[@jessec2138]

The difference between the multiplex and megaplex... The multiplex was old school traditional seating. The megaplex is stadium seating.

[@DSan-kl2yc]

so is stadium seating the tiered seating where the go up

[@jessec2138]

@@DSan-kl2yc Correct

[@donkeykong4983]

Jesse C I like the mega plex

[@CodyTheProtogen]

I Must Have Popcorn For This

[@Esp-go1el]

*AmC WaNTs To KNoW yOUr LoCaTiON*

[@SentinalhMC]

I have AMC Stubs A-List, I love that I can just decide to see a movie, buy the ticket on my phone, go in and see it and not even have to think about the price of the ticket.

[@Train2589]

i don't go to AMC much cause the one megaplex near me has been known to have bed bug issues, but the smaller one a little while away is amazing. it was opened with recliners and is just a beautiful theatre complex. the smaller theatre i go to just recently renovated to reclining seats and since they're far closer i go to them.

[@SeaTraveller2000]

Pleasssseee do a Regal Cinemas video next lol.

[@sp1nks248]

I tried to book a seat at AMC yesterday and there was no available seats, they have pretty much Lazyboy seats and really good screens. I went to Regal and it was a ghost town yesterday, was the only 2. The seats are pretty trash and the screen was ok. All Regals I have been to are similar to this.

[@user-em3wd2sb4c]

@@sp1nks248 samee here in NYC. Everyone prefers AMC with the $5 Tuesdays and the MUCH better seats and screens. It's not even close here lol

[@oklanime]

I hate Regal with a passion. The theater I live next to and used a lot was a Warren Theatre. I liked it a lot because it was a classy place(like employees wearing tux suits and the whole place looking like it belongs in the 20s) and because the theaters themselves were always nice and clean. Regal bought them out and ever since then the place has been going to shit, the theaters aren't nearly as clean as they used to be, they got rid of the tuxes for shitty looking fast food type uniforms, and they started playing TV ads before the movie starts as if you're $11 dollars wasn't enough for their pockets. Fuck Regal, I wish AMC built a theater as close to my house as the Warren so it wouldn't feel like I'm forced to go give Regal my money just to see a movie.

[@justinmuchler]

I went to a Regal theater for the first time in years over the weekend to watch Endgame since my local Cinemark was already out of good seats. All round trash theater with terribly uncomfortable seats

[@SupermanThatHoe555]

@@sp1nks248 the ones near me have reclining seats with a mini table attached to the seats, and the screen was pretty big

[@aitotem]

Every Company Man video about in person businesses from here on out: See that tiny dip at 2008? That was the recession. The rest of the canyon was made by Covid.

[@xyblade4625]

AMC STOCK

[@foxmcfog7809]

Odeon is my favourite cinema in the UK and it's owned by AMC. It used to be kinda runned down but they've renovated it and installed massive screens, reclining seats, those little tables that attach to your seat, it's so good

[@Mingo.Sunshine]

I have literally never heard of this company! I feel like I have been living under a rock at this point.

[@jdinnen1]

Bigger than you know. Unilever.

[@josburd6429]

Ok amc has more locations But is quantity better than quality I thought Regal Cinema was #1. At least it seems that way in my area

[@melodramatic7904]

I went to AMC theaters all the time before I left the states and (just 2 minutes ago) found out that I still go to AMC theaters just under a different name. The theaters have great quality. The screens are a nice size, the seat layouts are good. I LOVE the selection of food. Some locations have restaurants inside the building but not inside the theaters themselves, while others have restaurants inside the actual theaters. They call those Dine-in theaters. I was a part of the original AMC stubs rewards program (before they made it 3 tiers) and it was great. I would get $10 back whenever I spend $100. Well, if I went to a movie with 3 other friends we would rack up $100 in purchases easily.

[@SirBlackReeds]

They have quality to back up their quantity. For example, they do offer sensory-friendly screenings.

[@sophiec1528]

Same here. Literally every theater seems to be Regal

[@iman5147]

Never heard of Regal

[@Belgand]

One thing that's ignored is how effective they are at utilizing their larger number of screens compared to many competitors. Growing up near their headquarters it wasn't uncommon for their local 20 screen suburban theater to screen a lot of smaller, independent, and foreign films that would normally require a trip downtown to the art theater. Nothing too obscure, mainly larger limited releases. Now living in an area with a very large Chinese population it's not uncommon to see major Chinese films showing at AMC. Especially things like big releases around the Lunar New Year. They also tend to show a good number of Indian-produced films to capture that audience. Other local theaters might do special events through Fathom Events, but AMC schedules this on their own. It won't ever form a backbone of their offerings, but they're taking greater advantage of their smaller theaters to increase the variety of what they show and keep audiences that would otherwise go to specialty theaters.

[@skribble-]

if youre a customer the experience is pretty amazing due to the picture, sound and seat quality as well as how clean the theaters tend to be. However as someone who worked there, if youre apart of the staff, its hell keeping things that nice. They under staff and then overwork the very limited staff. Next time you go see a movie, please be thoughtful and dont leave your trash on the floor or in your seat, it helps the staff more than you know

[@ZylecLane]

They’ve also cut the night crew for a lot of the AMC Classics (former Carmike Cinemas theaters), so instead of paying for a third party to come in, the employees clean the building.