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Production / Operations

Cineplex Reports December Box Office Results

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 13, 2026 · 07:30 CGX · 11.1 CINEPLEX INC.
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Executive Summary

  • Cineplex reported $67.0 million in box office revenues for December 2025, a 3% increase versus the same month in 2024 and a 10% rise over the prior quarter.
  • Premium-format screenings generated roughly 90% of the December box office, driven by strong demand for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” and other marquee titles.
  • The company highlighted record‑setting performance for the Hindi film Dhurandhar (highest‑grossing North‑American Hindi release) and sold out 97% of locations showing the Stranger Things series finale.

Key Details

  • Box Office Comparison (thousands $):
  • October 2024: $34,031 → Oct 2025: $29,886 (88%)
  • November 2024: $48,918 → Nov 2025: $43,819 (90%)
  • December 2024: $64,778 → Dec 2025: $67,018 (103%)

  • Q4 2024: $147,728 → Q4 2025: $140,723 (95%)

  • Premium Format Impact: Approximately 90% of the December box office was generated from premium experiences (IMAX, D‑Box, ScreenX, etc.).

  • Top Performing Titles – December 2025:

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash – primary driver; high premium‑format share.
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – largest opening ever for a horror film released in December.
  • Zootopia 2 – sustained performance, surpassing the original’s box office.

  • Dhurandhar – highest‑grossing Hindi‑language film ever in North America; Cineplex contributed >30% of its North American revenue.

  • Alternative Programming:

  • Stranger Things series finale screened on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, sold out at 97% of locations offering the event.

  • Cineplex Pictures Highlights:

  • The Housemaid – both box office and critical success; Lionsgate’s highest‑grossing 2025 release.

  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution – strong demand for anime/event‑based programming.

  • Strategic Commentary (CEO Quote): Ellis Jacob, President & CEO, noted that the December results demonstrate “the depth of our content lineup and the enduring appeal of the theatrical experience, particularly across premium formats,” and expressed confidence in a robust 2026 pipeline to further enhance immersive experiences.

Notable Quotes

  • “December showcased the depth of our content lineup and the enduring appeal of the theatrical experience, particularly across premium formats,” – Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex.
  • “As we look to 2026, a strong pipeline of new releases will continue to enhance the immersive, premium experiences that set Cineplex apart.” – Ellis Jacob.
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