"I've seen at least 34 movies in theaters this year, driven mostly by my AMC A-list subscription. It's hard to nail down an exact count because some tickets were booked by friends or loved ones. My favorites included "Sinners," "One Battle After Another," and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." On the other hand, "Jurassic World Rebirth" left something to be desired, although it was still pretty fun in Dolby surround sound on the big screen."
"When I spoke to fellow A-Listers earlier this year, some cited movies as filling a need for activity or community; one had quit drinking and replaced his going-out cadence with seeing movies instead. Another liked having a phone-free activity that she and her husband could enjoy together. I enjoy that I can add friends who also subscribe to my "entourage" and book tickets on their behalf (or vice versa) - no extensive group chats, excessive planning, or additional costs necessary."
Gen Z movie theater attendance rose 25% in 2025, with members seeing an average of 6.1 films compared with 4.9 the prior year. Affordable subscription programs such as AMC A-List enable frequent, low-planning moviegoing by allowing members to add friends and book tickets for one another. Many Gen Zers seek in-person, phone-free third spaces and shared experiences that replace other social activities. Some subscribers use theaters to fill needs for activity or community and to replace previous entertainment habits. Popular titles cited include Sinners, One Battle After Another, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Jurassic World Rebirth in immersive Dolby sound.
Read at Business Insider
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