Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, has reported box office revenues of $64.8 million for December 2024, representing 125 percent of December 2023 and 86 percent of 2019. Cineplex's combined box office and concession revenues amounted to $112.0 million, representing 129 percent of December 2023.
November releases gained momentum and performed strongly throughout December.
Wicked continued to break records, becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time based on a Broadway musical and the third highest domestic-grossing film of all time released by Universal Pictures.
Moana 2 is now one of the top ten highest-grossing animated films of all time domestically, outperforming the first film. Sonic the Hedgehog 3's December release marked the franchise's highest domestic-grossing film, surpassing $190.9 million set by Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Premium experiences accounted for 35.4 percent of the December box office compared to 31.6 percent in December 2023.
In December, international programming accounted for 7.63 percent of Cineplex's box office revenue, outperforming North American peers at 3.01 percent. The Last Dance, which became the highest grossing Cantonese film in Cineplex history, and Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 were among Cineplex's top ten films for the month.
"This month, we saw the impact of longevity on highly anticipated films, like Wicked and Moana 2 and the continued success of international programming in our theatres that reflect our diverse Canadian population," said Ellis Jacob, president and CEO, Cineplex. "As we look forward to 2025, a variety of content and release schedules will help to further strengthen the domestic box office and appeal to various audiences."