Cineplex Reports May Box Office Results
Strong Q2 Continues With Standout Performances in May
TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, reported box office revenues of $55.3 million for May 2025.
The momentum of a record-breaking April continued into May with even more groundbreaking performances with Final Destination: Bloodlines establishing a franchise-best domestic box office only three weeks into its theatrical release; Lilo & Stitch, which set a new record for the biggest May opening for a live-action remake; and Mission: Impossible – the Final Reckoning, which opened to the highest domestic box office in the franchise's history.
"The breadth of titles in May showcases the benefit that a steady supply of diverse films can have on the box office," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. "The strength of content continues in June with the live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, Elio, 28 Years Later and Apple's F1: The Movie. We're well-positioned to meet the sustained demand with guests able to enjoy these films across our full suite of premium formats."
About Cineplex
Cineplex (TSX: CGX) is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content, Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through its circuit of 172 movie theatres and location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for 'Eats & Entertainment' (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining, and live performances together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses in cinema media (Cineplex Media), digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media or CDM), alternative programming (Cineplex Events) and motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures). Providing even more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada's largest entertainment and lifestyle loyalty program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs over 10,000 people in its offices and venues across Canada. To learn more, visit Cineplex.com.
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