Concession Prices At Amc Theatres (2024)

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Why are concessions so expensive at a movie theater? ›

One of the most apparent is competition. Once you're in the movie theater, your only option for food and drinks is the concessions or an on-site kitchen. Without anyone to compete with (besides smuggled snacks), the concession stand can charge whatever they'd like. There's also inflation.

In 2023, the revenue of AMC Theatres amounted to almost 4.8 billion U.S. dollars, out of which 2.7 billion dollars came from admissions at the box office. Sales of food and beverage accounted for 1.7 billion dollars of the movie theater chain's total revenue.

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Movie theaters make their money on concessions. The price of the ticket mostly goes to pay the license to show the movie. The markup on the food they sell is pure profit.

How much does cinema popcorn cost? Most cinema chains charge the same price for popcorn in all their sites. Odeon charges £4.75 for a medium and £5.15 for a large. Cineworld charges £4.60 and £5.10, although their regular is smaller than Odeon's and their large is larger than Odeon's.

A large is only for those who possess a reinforced bladder (or arrive with a supply of Depends). It ranges from 44 ounces (5½ cups) at Cinemark or AMC to 54 ounces (nearly 7 cups) at Regal. Okay, so you may not need an extra 400 to 500 calories—and 26 to 33 teaspoons of sugar—right now.

However, be aware of inflated pricing. AMC Theaters' 'Dune: Part Two' popcorn bucket is being resold online on retailers, such as eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Depop and Facebook Marketplace. Some of the listing range from $45 to $120, with one reported listing in the $800s. The original prices of the bucket is $24.99.

It's the economics of the movie industry. Few people realize that most of the profits the theater makes comes only from the concession stand. Understand that I've been out of the theater business for thirty years, but as far as I know most of what I say still stands.

No, outside food and drinks are not permitted. AMC goes far beyond classic concessions like popcorn and fountain drinks to give you an absolutely appetizing experience. We're always innovating and exploring new ways to bring the best food and drinks to our theatres.

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By 1968, Durwood's multi-screen theatre chain had expanded nationwide and was incorporated as American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC). During the next three decades of Durwood's leadership, AMC continued to innovate with the movie-goer in mind.

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Refills. Members will receive one same day free refill on large popcorn purchases. Gourmet popcorn and promotional offers are excluded. AMC Stubs members must pay for the first refill on the annual refillable popcorn bucket and can then receive a second same day refill for free with valid receipt.

In reality, most major theaters pop their kernels in coconut oil (via The New York Times), adding Flavacol as it pops to imbue the fluffy popped kernels with that signature yellow color and salty taste (via Extra Crispy).

High fixed cost of operating concession stand. It is how the theater owner makes a profit. Higher clean-up costs imposed by snack eaters. Tastes and smells better than you can make at home.

Usually prices for goods at concession stands are greater than elsewhere for the convenience of being close to an attraction and thus often contribute significant revenue to the venue operator (especially in the case of movie theaters).

The economics of concessions

But theaters generate significantly more profitability from concessions than from ticket sales. About half the money from ticket sales goes to studios, while theaters keep all concessions margins, which typically amount to more than 80%, Wold said.

THEATRICAL CONCESSIONS means the retail section that sells such items as popcorn, soda and candy within chain and non-chain movie theater locations such as Cineplex Odeon, Loews and Cinemark.