Cineplex Inc. Box Office Revenues Surge to $55.3M in May 2025, Up 63% YoY

Cineplex Inc. reported box office revenues of $55.3mln for May 2025, a significant increase from $33.9mln in the same period last year. For the second quarter year to date, the company reported box office revenues of $106.7mln, up from $63.1mln in 2024. The strong performance is a positive indicator for the Canadian cinema industry's recovery from the pandemic.

Title: Cineplex Inc. Reports Strong May and Q2 Box Office Revenue Growth

Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX) reported robust box office revenues for May 2025, marking a significant increase from the same period last year. The company's box office revenues for May 2025 totaled $55.3 million, up from $33.9 million in May 2024, representing a substantial 163% year-over-year growth [1].

For the second quarter year to date, ending May 2025, Cineplex Inc. reported box office revenues of $106.7 million, a notable increase from $63.1 million in the same period last year. This strong performance indicates a positive recovery trend for the Canadian cinema industry following the COVID-19 pandemic [2].

The company attributed the strong May performance to several standout titles, including Final Destination: Bloodlines, which achieved a franchise-best domestic box office after just three weeks, Lilo & Stitch, which set a new record for the biggest May opening for a live-action remake, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which opened to the highest domestic box office in the franchise's history [1].

Cineplex Inc. operates 172 movie theaters and location-based entertainment venues across Canada, providing a diverse range of films and experiences to its guests. The company's President and CEO, Ellis Jacob, highlighted the importance of a steady supply of diverse films in driving box office revenues. "The breadth of titles in May showcases the benefit that a steady supply of diverse films can have on the box office," Jacob said [1].

Cineplex Inc.'s stock (TSX: CGX) last traded at C$11.48, reflecting a 5.90% loss since the beginning of the year but a 55.14% increase since the same period last year [5].

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CINEPLEX-INC-1409439/news/Cineplex-Inc-Reports-Box-Office-Revenues-for-the-Month-and-Second-Quarter-Year-to-Date-Ended-May-20-50214061/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cineplex-reports-may-box-office-113000819.html
[3] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CINEPLEX-INC-1409439/news/Cineplex-Reports-55-3-Million-Box-Office-Revenue-For-May-2025-50201925/
[4] https://www.thathashtagshow.com/movie-news/lilo-stitch-leads-the-weekend-box-office-as-ballerina-and-karate-kid-debut/
[5] https://stockhouse.com/news/the-market-online-news/2025/06/10/cineplex-sees-bigger-crowds-more-revenue-may-2025