- Canada’s top theatre chain, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) reported box office revenues of C$158.4 million in Q2 2025, a 138 per cent jump over Q2 2024’s $114.4 million
- June’s performance was led by the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, which has already surpassed the domestic box office total of the original animated film within weeks of release
- 76.7 per cent of its opening weekend revenue came from premium formats, a sign of the growing popularity of enhanced viewing experiences
- Cineplex stock (TSX:CGX) last traded at C$11.47
Summer blockbusters are back in season.
Canada’s top theatre chain, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) reported box office revenues of C$158.4 million in Q2 2025, a 138 per cent jump over Q2 2024’s $114.4 million.
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By the numbers:
- April C$51.3 million (176 per cent over C$29,183 in Q4 2024)
- May C$33.9 million (163 per cent over C$33,936 in Q4 2024)
- June C$51.3 (101 per cent over C$51,359 in Q4 2024)
Cut to the chase!
June’s performance was led by the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, which has already surpassed the domestic box office total of the original animated film within weeks of release. Also making waves was F1: The Movie, which set a new record for the biggest opening of any Apple Original film and delivered the largest global opening weekend of Brad Pitt’s career. 76.7 per cent of its opening weekend revenue came from premium formats, a sign of the growing popularity of enhanced viewing experiences. Go big or go home, right?
Looking ahead, Cineplex is optimistic about the third quarter. July is already off to a strong start with the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth. The momentum is expected to continue with a high-powered lineup including Superman, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Rebound in focus?
This news follows its earlier Q2 2025 numbers, where revenues amounted to C$63.1 million.
For a deeper dive on Cineplex’s growth since the COVID pandemic, check out the latest episode of the Stockhouse podcast, The 5 Minute Investor – “Theatre stocks post-COVID: Recovery, or just for show?”.
Roll credits ….
Cineplex Inc. is a household Canadian brand active in the film entertainment and content, amusement and leisure and media sectors. It operates more than 169 movie theatres and entertainment venues across the country.
Cineplex stock (TSX:CGX) closed Wednesday trading 1.87 per cent higher at C$11.47. Since the year began, CGX has fallen 5.98 per cent, but since this time last year, it has risen 35.42 per cent.
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