AMC Plans to Expand Dolby Cinema with 40 New Auditoriums in the U.S. by 2027

AMC Entertainment, one of the leading movie theater chains, intends to introduce 40 additional Dolby Cinema screens across its U.S. locations by 2027.

The newly launched websites are an anticipated outcome of a partnership extension announced on Monday coinciding with the commencement of CinemaCon in Las Vegas. This expansion comes after revelations made earlier this month. AMC intends to introduce ScreenX and 4DX theaters. for the first time into its U.S. lineup. Dolby Cinema pairs immersive Dolby Atmos audio with exceptional picture quality.

The introduction of these new builds will raise AMC’s total number of Dolby-equipped screens to 200, with the additional 40 screens marking a 25% growth from their present capacity.

Exhibitors and their collaborators are progressively pouring resources into niche and big-screen formats of cinema experiences, which have shown stronger performance at the box office. Imax, an established collaborator with AMC for many years, experienced remarkable success in 2024 despite the broader decline in theater revenues caused by issues such as the 2023 strikes, rivalry from streaming services, changes in film distribution timelines, and various other elements. Similarly, Dolby Cinema achieved record-breaking earnings in the past year, surpassing the prior high-water mark set back in 2023.

High-end movie viewing is shaping today’s cinema industry," stated Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO of Dolby Laboratories. "By broadening our long-term collaboration with AMC, we anticipate offering an increased number of viewers unparalleled immersion through the exclusive Dolby Cinema experience.

For ten years, AMC and Dolby have offered movie enthusiasts extraordinary high-quality experiences—enhancing major blockbuster movies to be larger, brighter, clearer, and more engaging," stated Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment. "This expanded collaboration underscores AMC's dedication to bringing these superior offerings—which are highly valued by filmmakers, production companies, and our patrons—to an increased number of cinemas across the U.S.