CJ 4DPLEX and AMC Entertainment are set to open 65 new SCREENX and 4DX theaters in the U.S. and Europe beginning this summer
CJ 4DPLEX announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with AMC Entertainment, the world’s largest movie exhibitor.
The cinema technology company aims to open 65 theaters — 25 SCREENX and 40 4DX — sequentially in AMC’s key markets, including the U.S., Europe and beyond, beginning this summer to coincide with Hollywood’s blockbuster season.
CJ 4DPLEX currently operates 1,211 premium theaters across 74 countries, while AMC Entertainment operates 900 theaters with 10,000 screens, including six SCREENX theaters in Europe under the Odeon subsidiary.
The majority of the new theaters will open in the U.S., marking a significant milestone in CJ 4DPLEX’s global expansion. Through this partnership, CJ 4DPLEX will offer AMC and Odeon’s 225 million moviegoers an innovative cinematic experience enhanced with cutting-edge technology.
“We are thrilled to partner with CJ 4DPLEX to bring innovative SCREENX and 4DX experiences to AMC audiences,” said Adam Aron, chair and CEO of AMC Entertainment. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing millions of moviegoers worldwide with the most immersive and cutting-edge cinematic experience possible. AMC continues to lead the industry by actively embracing groundbreaking technologies and premium theater experiences that redefine what it means to enjoy movies.”
“We’re very excited about this landmark agreement with AMC, marking the largest partnership in CJ 4DPLEX’s history,” commented Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. “This partnership highlights the growing global popularity of SCREENX and 4DX and serves as an important milestone, demonstrating how the cinema industry continues to innovate and deliver immersive entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide.”
“CJ 4DPLEX currently has its strongest lineup of films for SCREENX and 4DX to date, and is continuing to strengthen relations with filmmakers and major studios,” stated Don Savant, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX America. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with AMC to further expand our global network and bring these one-of-a-kind, premium cinema experiences — only possible in theaters — to even more audiences around the world.”
