May was a strong month for the domestic box office. Major wide releases included “Michael,” which has grossed nearly $340 million domestically, and “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which has brought in more than $209 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Other top contributors included “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” “Mortal Kombat II,” “The Sheep Detectives,” and the horror film “Backrooms,” which marked Cinemark\u2019s biggest horror opening day of all time.<\/p>\n
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“We are proud to have achieved an all-time high May box office, driven by a compelling slate of releases from our studio partners, strong moviegoer demand for larger-than-life, cinematic experiences and our team\u2019s outstanding execution to maximize the opportunity,” said Sean Gamble, Cinemark President and CEO.<\/p>\n
Beyond ticket sales, the local theater giant also reported record-breaking food and beverage results, including its highest-ever per-person spending for the month of May.<\/p>\n
Gamble noted that the momentum reflects a healthy interest in the theatrical experience, particularly among younger moviegoers.<\/p>\n
“Audiences are showing up for a wide range of content, with particular strength in younger moviegoers, resulting in impressive performances across blockbusters and varied small- to mid-tier titles,” Gamble said.<\/p>\n
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The company looks to maintain this momentum with several highly anticipated upcoming releases, including:<\/p>\n
“Toy Story 5″ \u2014 June 19″Supergirl” \u2014 June 26″Minions & Monsters” \u2014 July 1″Moana” \u2014 July 10 <\/p>\n