AMC shares rise as Project Hail Mary hits $140M opening weekend, boosting 2026 box office hopes.

AMC Entertainment shares rose over 4% after the Amazon MGM film Project Hail Mary earned more than $140 million worldwide on its opening weekend. This strong debut helped AMC report global admissions revenue for the weekend that was over 70% higher than the same weekend in 2025. CEO Adam Aron highlighted that the film's success and other releases signal 2026 could be AMC's best box office year since 2019. AMC is also leveraging premium formats like IMAX and Dolby Cinema to attract moviegoers amid growing demand for theatrical experiences.