AMC Theater Closures 2026: CFO Details Strategy to Cut Costs

Curtain Call: AMC Theatres to Close More Locations to Cut Losses

CFO Sean Goodman confirms the cinema giant will shed underperforming sites following a challenging Q4 2025 as the company prioritizes profitable flagship theaters.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 4, 2026, 2:15 AM PT · 1 min read

AMC Theatre at Menlo Park Mall — Photo: Curlyrnd / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

CFO Sean Goodman confirmed more closures during the Q4 2025 earnings call.
AMC aims to reduce its global footprint to enhance long-term profitability.
The chain faces declining attendance and heavy competition from streaming services.
The AMC Southington 12 is among the latest specific locations to shut down.
Investments will now focus on high-performing sites and premium viewing formats.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is trimming its guest list. During a fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, CFO Sean Goodman announced that the company plans to close more underperforming theater locations. This strategic move aims to reduce the brand's global footprint and stabilize its financial future after a period of significant losses.

The cinema giant is currently grappling with a one-two punch of declining ticket sales and fierce competition from streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. Goodman noted that the focus will shift toward shedding unprofitable assets while investing in high-traffic, lucrative sites that offer premium experiences. This continues a trend of closures seen across the country as the brand seeks to optimize its portfolio for future growth.

CEO Adam Aron has remained vocal about the need for the company to adapt to a changing market. While specific numbers for the next wave of closures were not disclosed during the call, the message was clear: the company must lean out to survive. AMC will prioritize its most successful venues, specifically those equipped with high-margin amenities like IMAX and AMC ScreenX technology.