Variety
·entertainment
·2 hours ago
Movie theaters see ticket sales surge 23% in first quarter 2026
Movie theaters are staging a box office comeback in 2026, with ticket sales up 23% in the first quarter. Penn Ketchum, co-owner of Penn Cinema, attributes this growth to both renovated experiences and recent hit films. Industry leaders believe that upcoming major releases and extended theatrical windows will further boost attendance and revenue.
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