AMC Theatres

The American AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is the first movie theater chain on the list today. When it was founded in 1920 in Kansas City, AMC prided itself on being the first of many outstanding characteristics of moviegoing. Therefore, AMC Theatres has been considered a long-time frontrunner in this field. In addition, AMC Theatres is well renowned for servicing the public with over 1,000 theater locations throughout the United States and Europe.

In 1981, AMC Theaters became the first multiplex (movie theater with several screens) and the first theater chain to add cup holders to their armrests, letting patrons drink their beverages while watching their favorite films. During the COVID-19 pandemic, AMC, like all movie theaters, saw a huge drop in profitability, falling dramatically from pre-covid earnings of roughly $5.5 billion per year. The corporation, on the other hand, appears to be recovering from its slump and maintaining its dominance in the industry. The company employs around 40,000 people throughout the world.

Headquarters: Leawood, Kansas, United States

Year Established: 1920

Founders: Edward Durwood, Maurice Durwood, Barney Durwood

Number of Screens: 11,041

Website: amctheatres.com