Cineplex posts record $45.1M box office revenue for September

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Cineplex Inc. reported a record-breaking $45.1 million in box office revenue for September, an increase from $37.7 million the previous year. This success contributed to a third-quarter total of $215.7 million, surpassing last year’s $159.5 million. The surge was driven by high attendance at premium format screenings of films like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Resident Evil, with revenue per patron exceeding $14 for the first time.
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Cineplex Inc. reported a record $45.1 million in box office revenue for September 2026, up from $37.7 million in the same month last year. This performance boosted its third-quarter revenue to an all-time high of $215.7 million, surpassing the previous year's $159.5 million. The surge was attributed to strong attendance for movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Resident Evil, with patrons increasingly opting for premium formats where box office revenue per patron exceeded $14 for the first time. CEO Bill Walker highlighted that this consistent growth over recent quarters underscores the enduring appeal of theatrical movie experiences.

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Digital, G. (2026, October 13). Cineplex posts record $45.1M box office revenue for September. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12100353/cineplex-september-2026-earnings/

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The movie theatre company says the result brought its third-quarter box office revenue to a record $215.7 million, up from $159.5 million in the same quarter last year.
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Cineplex posts record $45.1M box office revenue for September · assertive framing

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Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue totalled $45.1 million in September to set a record for the month, up from $37.7 million a year earlier. asserted
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The movie theatre company says the result brought its third-quarter box office revenue to a record $215.7 million, up from $159.5 million in the same quarter last year. asserted
result → say → quarter
The increase came as third quarter box office revenue per patron topped $14 for the first time as moviegoers increasingly chose premium formats. asserted
moviegoers → come → formats
Cineplex says Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Odyssey helped drive the results as both movies generated exceptional attendance across its premium offerings. asserted
movies → say → offerings
It says September also benefited from the performance of Resident Evil. asserted
September → say → Evil
Cineplex CEO Bill Walker says the consistency over the past several quarters, including a record-setting third quarter, reflect the appeal of the theatrical experience. asserted
consistency → say → experience
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