Welcome to our dedicated page for AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS news (Ticker: AMC), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS stock.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. reports developments in theatrical exhibition, including operating results, box office attendance, film-release performance and activity across its AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas networks. The company operates theatres in the United States and Europe and describes revenue drivers tied to Hollywood releases, independent programming, premium large-format experiences, food and beverage offerings, loyalty and subscription programs, websites and mobile apps.
AMC news also covers alternative and live-event programming, including interactive concert formats hosted in AMC auditoriums, as well as capital-structure actions involving subsidiaries such as Odeon Finco PLC and Muvico, LLC. Recurring corporate updates include earnings webcasts, debt refinancing, exchangeable-note activity and equity-related transactions.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) priced $2,000 million of first-lien notes on September 23, 2026, for a planned debt refinancing.
The notes carry an 8.875% rate and mature in 2031. AMC also priced $850 million of first-lien term loans at SOFR plus 4.50%, with a 1.50% original issue discount. Those financings and a previously announced $1,120 million second-lien facility are expected to close around October 5, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Proceeds and cash on hand are intended to fund a tender offer for AMC's 2029 secured notes, redemption of any remaining notes around February 15, 2027, redemption of Muvico's $903.4 million notes due 2029, repayment of AMC and Odeon Finco term loans, and transaction costs.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has launched a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 7.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, as described in an offer to purchase dated September 21, 2026.
The notes have an aggregate principal amount outstanding of $359,964,500, and the purchase price is $1,009.70 per $1,000 of notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The offer expires at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on September 30, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated, and tendered notes may be withdrawn until that time. Settlement for accepted notes is expected on October 5, 2026. The offer is conditioned on completion of one or more debt financings, including a new first lien notes offering, generating at least $3,970 million in aggregate gross proceeds. AMC states it also intends, but is not obligated, to redeem any untendered notes on or about February 15, 2027.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has launched a private offering of $2,000 million first lien notes due 2031 and an $850 million new first lien term loan, alongside a commitment for a $1,120 million second lien term loan facility, to refinance existing debt.
The net proceeds, with cash on hand, are intended to fund a tender offer for AMC’s 7.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, redeem any untendered AMC Secured Notes on or about February 15, 2027, fully redeem Muvico’s $903.4 million Senior Secured Notes due 2029, repay AMC’s and Odeon Finco PLC’s existing term loans, and pay related fees and expenses. The Muvico redemption is conditional on completing the financings and receiving at least $3,970 million in aggregate gross proceeds.
National CineMedia (NCMI) completed its previously announced acquisition of Captivate Holdings on September 18, 2026 for an enterprise value of $275 million.
Captivate is described as a leading operator of office and residential digital video advertising networks in North America. The combined company now operates more than 48,000 digital screens across theaters, office buildings, and residential properties in 185 Designated Market Areas, covering all of the top 100 DMAs. National CineMedia’s chief executive officer said the deal advances the company’s strategy to build a broader premium video and digital out-of-home advertising platform and expands ways to reach attentive audiences.
The transaction closed after regulatory approval and other closing conditions were met. National CineMedia funded the acquisition with borrowings under a new $275 million senior secured first lien term loan, cash on hand, and a new $25 million senior secured revolving credit facility, of which $10 million was drawn at closing. Crestline Direct Finance and Encina Commercial Finance provided the financing, with Crestline acting as administrative and collateral agent.
LAIKA announced that tickets are now on sale in the United States for its sixth stop‑motion feature, Wildwood, which opens exclusively in theatres on October 23, 2026.
To coincide with ticket sales, the final trailer has been released, highlighting Prue McKeel’s journey into the hidden world of Wildwood. Fathom Entertainment will handle US theatrical distribution, while FilmNation Entertainment manages international sales. Screenings will include select premium formats such as 4DX, DBOX and Dolby Cinema, where available. Wildwood will have its US premiere as the Opening Night selection of the 40th AFI FEST on October 21, 2026, ahead of its nationwide release.
AMC (AMC) will host an exclusive live broadcast of the 2026 Rocket League World Championship Finals at 50 AMC theatres across the United States on Sunday, September 20.
The approximately eight-hour event will show the Finals streamed from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where top Rocket League teams compete for a share of a $1.2 million prize pool. Tickets are on sale now, and all attendees will receive a commemorative Rocket League ticket containing codes to redeem in-game drops normally earned by watching on Twitch.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) announced the creation of Leawood Films, a new film distribution company based in Los Angeles and Leawood, Kansas, focused on theatrical releases of films that are fully financed or already completed by their filmmakers. The venture aims to increase the supply of small and mid‑budget movies in U.S. and international theatres, using AMC’s marketing capabilities and exhibition network while collaborating with other cinema circuits. Leawood Films will not finance production, is designed as a low‑risk, additive initiative that preserves AMC’s priority relationships with major studios, and is not expected to release its first films until 2027 or 2028.
Generation Partners announced the sale of its majority ownership in Captivate Holdings LLC, a North American digital elevator and lobby advertising network with more than 26,000 screens across 170 U.S. and Canadian DMAs, to National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI).
Generation acquired Captivate in 2013, installed a new leadership team led by CEO Marc Kidd and Chairman Mark Shapiro, and backed a decade‑long strategy including significant technology modernization, programmatic advertising access and network expansion into Class A office and multi‑family residential buildings. Financial advisor roles were filled by Solomon Partners and BofA Securities, with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader as legal counsel to the respective parties.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) reported fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $58.4 million, up 12.7% year-over-year, driven by higher national and local advertising and network attendance of 137.6 million. Operating loss was $12.8 million, while net loss narrowed to $9.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. Adjusted OIBDA rose to $2.1 million with a 3.6% margin.
For the first six months of 2026, revenue increased 6.7% to $92.4 million and net loss was $38.6 million. On August 10, 2026, NCM agreed to acquire Captivate Holdings for an enterprise value of $275 million, funded by new committed term debt, and expects over $3.5 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within the first year after closing. In connection with the planned acquisition and expected leverage at closing, NCM has paused its quarterly dividend and is not providing forward outlook.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) entered a definitive agreement to acquire Captivate Holdings for an enterprise value of $275 million, funded entirely with new committed term debt. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals, values Captivate at roughly 10x pro forma EBITDA.
The combination will create a premium video and digital out-of-home platform with more than 48,000 digital screens across theaters, office buildings and residential properties in 185 DMAs, including all top 100. Captivate generated about $64 million revenue and $19 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 and has grown revenue ~40% and Adjusted EBITDA >50% over two years. NCM targets net leverage of ~3.9x at close and >$3.5 million annual run‑rate cost synergies within year one.
Following closing, NCM plans to prioritize debt reduction and is pausing its dividend and share repurchase programs.