AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc ( AMC ) shares are trading higher Monday morning after the company said Project Hail Mary delivered its biggest opening weekend at AMC so far in 2026, helping drive AMC's second-highest weekend of the year for admissions revenue both in the U.S. and globally. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Project Hail Mary Opening Weekend Tops $140 Million Worldwide

According to the company, the Amazon MGM-distributed film generated a media-reported worldwide opening weekend of more than $140 million. AMC said that strong debut, along with support from other new releases and holdover titles, pushed its global admissions revenue for the weekend to more than 70% above the comparable weekend in 2025.

CEO Adam Aron said the performance highlights how original storytelling and strong theatrical marketing can still drive meaningful box office results.

AMC Sees 2026 Box Office Momentum As Best Since 2019

Aron added that the positive audience response to Project Hail Mary, combined with the broader box office trend seen so far in 2026, increases AMC's confidence that this could become the strongest year for moviegoing since 2019.

AMC also pointed to its premium format offerings, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D and PRIME at AMC, as part of its strategy to capitalize on a stronger film slate and continued consumer demand for theatrical experiences.

AMC Shares Gain Monday Morning

AMC Price Action: AMC Entertainment Hldgs ( AMC ) shares were up 4.08% at $1.02 at the time of publication on Monday. The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $0.98, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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