TORONTO, July 9, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – (TSX: CGX) – Ci eplexCaada’s leading media company, which achieved results in July 2026, with combined box office and theater food service evenings (“co cessio evening”) exceeds 2019 by 6%. The company posted a box office night of $55.8 million on Friday night, down 108% from July 2025. For the second time last year, the box office night fell 11 percent to $176.2 million.
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The impressive performance reflects the continued growth of the theatrical exhibition and responds to the demand for out-of-home experiences. The entire momentum accelerated over the course of the second quarter, with the domestic box office at its highest year-to-date level since 2019. While the state of play was clear through the first half of 2026, 2026 cleared more than $200 million at the domestic box office. yes since 2018. Ju e fu de co t ibuted to this moment, delivering the highest Ju e box office pe fo ma ce si ce 2019.
Despite the differences between the American schools and the American schools that affected the local businesses, Ci eplex delivered second quate box office growth, along with all other types of material.
Leadi g the month was Toy Sto 5which delivered the last domestic ope ig week of 2026 and established a new f a chise ope ig eco d. The film also became the second largest production week for an implied film domestically.
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Sca y movie also delivered an outstanding performance, hosting the largest opening week in the history of the factory. Rou di g out was the top of the month Day of the unveilingwhich delivered an impressive theatrical pe fo ma ce and excelled in ip-emium formats, where guests could easily opt for Ci eplex’s VIP adp emium to enjoy their movie experience.
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“We can count on the continued demand we want to see from moviegoers, out-of-home and other experiences,” said Ellis Jacob, Chief Executive Office of P eside tad. “The moment in the first half of 2026 reflects the power of the dive and the compelling co te t, but also the value of the public experiencing it. Looking ahead, we are excited about the second half of the year. With still high demand The Odyssey advertisement Spide -Ma: B ad New Dayada exciti g li eup of important developments yet to come, I understand Moa a, The Hu ge Games: Su ise o the Reapi g, Focke -i -Law, Ave ge s: Doomsday advertisement Due: Pat Th eeWe are well positioned to build on the momentum we built in the first half of the year.”
Ci eplex (TSX:CGX) is a premium Cadia pool operating in the film and media sectors. Ci eplex offers the opportunity to escape to millions of guests every day through its offering of 169 movie theaters, location-based and five different locations. In addition to Ca ada’s largest and most ovative film exhibition, the company operates Ca ada’s favorite destination for ‘Eats & E te tai met t’ (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for sad families (Playdium), adae te tai with the idea that great films, gaming, di ig, ad live pe fo ma ces together with you the oe oof (Ci eplex Ju xio ). It also operates successful businesses i ci ema media (Ci eplex Media), alternative possibilities (Ci eplex Eve ts) and motio pictu e dist ibutio (Ci eplex Pictu es). Offering more value to its guests, Ci eplex is a patéi Sce+, Ca ada’s largest and most highly regarded lifestyle loyalty offering.
Ci eplex is recognized as one of the province’s most highly regarded corporate cultures and employs more than 10,000 people in its offices in Ca ada. To learn more, visit Ci eplex.com.