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With a ‘Wicked’ and ‘Moana 2’ Box Office Surge, Theaters Get Ready for a $2.2 Billion Overhaul

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Blockbuster films spur $2.2B theater overhaul as exhibitors prepare for a box office comeback in 2025.
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  • Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2 powered a $680M box office surge in just 10 days, showing pent-up demand for the cinema experience.
  • Major chains like AMC, Regal, and Santikos are investing a combined $2.2B to renovate thousands of theaters, betting big on a box office rebound next year.
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AMC, Regal Cinemas, Santikos, Wicked, Gladiator II, Moana 2
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