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Production / Operations

Cineplex Reports February Box Office Results

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Executive Summary

  • Cineplex reported February 2026 box office revenue of $32.4 million, representing 93% of the same month in 2025.
  • Q1‑to‑date box office reached $74.96 million, a 4% increase versus the prior year’s quarter.
  • The company highlighted strong performances from titles such as Scream 7, Hoppers, and upcoming slate items including Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Key Details

  • February 2026 Box Office: $32,372 k (93% of February 2025’s $34,932 k).
  • January 2026 Box Office: $42,593 k (114% of January 2025’s $37,454 k).
  • Q1‑to‑date (Jan–Mar) Box Office: $74,964 k vs. $72,386 k in Q1 2025 (104%).
  • No single film surpassed the $100 million domestic threshold in February 2026.
  • Scream 7 delivered the highest opening weekend ever for its franchise, boosting early‑March results.
  • Independent title Iron Lung achieved a wide theatrical release via non‑traditional channels, illustrating alternative content pathways.
  • Upcoming slate highlights (per CEO Ellis Jacob):
  • Hoppers – Pixar’s biggest original‑film opening since 2017.
  • Project Hail Mary (Amazon).
  • Sequel to the top‑grossing Hindi film Dhurandhar.
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, slated for Q2 launch.

Notable Quotes

  • “As we move into March, the 2026 film slate truly begins to accelerate,” said Ellis Jacob, President & CEO. “Hoppers delivered Pixar’s biggest opening for an original film since 2017… We’re entering a very promising stretch for audiences and our business.”
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