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  "id": 14203097,
  "title": "Cineplex posts record $45.1M box office revenue for September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cineplex-posts-record-45-1m-box-office-revenue-for-september",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:47:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12100353/cineplex-september-2026-earnings/"
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  "account": "Cineplex Inc. reported a record $45.1 million in box office revenue for September, marking a significant increase from the $37.7 million recorded in the same month last year. This surge propelled the company's third-quarter box office revenue to a record $215.7 million, up from $159.5 million in the previous quarter. The rise in revenue can be attributed to a growing preference for premium formats among moviegoers, which resulted in a new record of third-quarter box office revenue per patron surpassing $14 for the first time. Notable contributors to this success were the movies Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, both of which generated exceptional attendance across premium offerings. The performance of Resident Evil also played a role in boosting Cineplex's earnings. Cineplex CEO Bill Walker expressed that the consistent performance over recent quarters, including the record-breaking third quarter, underscores the enduring appeal of the theatrical experience.",
  "summary": "Cineplex says Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Odyssey helped drive the results as both movies generated exceptional attendance across its premium offerings.",
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        "title": "Cineplex reports record September box office revenue at $45.1 million",
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        "title": "Cineplex posts record $45.1M box office revenue for September",
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