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June Combined Box Office and Concession Revenues Exceeded 2019
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TORONTO, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, Canada’s leading entertainment and media company, reported strong June 2026 results, with combined box office and theatre food service revenues (“concession revenue”) exceeding 2019 by 6%. The Company generated June box office revenue of $55.8 million, representing 108% of June 2025. For the second quarter, box office revenue increased 11 per cent year-over-year to $176.2 million.
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| Period | 2025 Box Office (i) | 2026 Box Office (i) | 2026 as a Percentage of 2025 | |||
| April | $51,375 | $60,012 | 117% | |||
| May | $55,331 | $60,450 | 109% | |||
| June | $51,770 | $55,753 | 108% | |||
| Q2 | $158,475 | $176,215 | 111% | |||
| Q2 YTD | $260,386 | $303,608 | 117% | |||
| (i) Amounts are in thousands of dollars. | ||||||
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The impressive performance reflects the continued strength of the theatrical exhibition industry and sustained consumer demand for out-of-home entertainment experiences. Industry wide momentum accelerated throughout the second quarter, with the domestic box office tracking at its highest year-to-date level since 2019. Through the first half of 2026, the strength of the slate was evident, with more 2026 releases surpassing $200 million at the domestic box office than in any year since 2018. June further contributed to this momentum, delivering the highest June box office performance since 2019.
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Despite differences in Canadian and U.S. school calendars which affected country comparisons, Cineplex delivered second quarter box office growth broadly consistent with overall industry performance.
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Leading the month was Toy Story 5, which delivered the largest domestic opening weekend of 2026 and established a new franchise opening record. The film also became the second largest opening weekend ever for an animated film domestically.
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Among the quarter’s biggest breakout successes were Obsession and Backrooms, both of which continued to perform well in June. Produced on relatively modest budgets, both films significantly exceeded industry expectations and demonstrated exceptional box office staying power. Obsession is approaching $250 million at the domestic box office, a milestone reached by very few original films in recent years, while Backrooms emerged as one of the year’s most successful horror releases. Their sustained performance highlights the ability of compelling content to build audience momentum well beyond opening weekend and reinforces the value of the theatrical window.
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Scary Movie also delivered a standout performance, generating the largest opening weekend in the franchise’s history. Rounding out the month’s top performers was Disclosure Day, which delivered an impressive theatrical performance and excelled in premium formats, with guests increasingly choosing Cineplex’s VIP and premium large format experiences to enhance their moviegoing experience.
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