AMC Theatres Postpones Concert Simulcasts Due to Strong Summer Box Office Performance
AMC Theatres has postponed its planned June concert simulcasts featuring Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras, and Maren Morris. The decision comes after the summer 2026 box office exceeded expectations with a 13% year-over-year increase, driven by strong performance from films like "Backrooms," "Scary Movie," and "Obsession." The postponement allows AMC to reserve alternative programming for a weaker film slate later in the year.
AMC Theatres announced it is postponing its "AMC Girls Night Live" concert simulcast series, which was scheduled to begin June 17 and run through June 20, 2026. The series, produced in partnership with Arena One, was designed to feature live performances from Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras, and Maren Morris simulcast in theaters. AMC cited the stronger-than-expected summer box office performance as the reason for the delay, noting that domestic box office performance has "exceeded or met expectations" week after week in 2026, with the summer box office up more than 13% year-over-year. The company indicated that the simulcasts will be rescheduled for later in 2026 to help offset a weaker slate of films anticipated at that time. All previously purchased tickets will be refunded, and AMC stated it remains excited about the partnership with Arena One.
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AMC Theatres Postpones Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris Live Concert Simulcasts, Citing Summer Box Office Rebound
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