Amc logo on building

evolution of amc

By S Rao
  • AMC begins

    AMC begins

    Maurice, Edward and Barney Dubinsky purchase the Regent Theatre in Kansas City, Mo.
  • AMC is renamed

    AMC is renamed

    Stanley Durwood becomes CEO of the company and renames it American Multi-cinema(AMC).
  • AMC's first multiplex

    AMC's first multiplex

    AMC opens the world's first multiplex, in Parkway Twin in Kansas City.
  • AMC put's Cup holders in arm rests

    AMC put's Cup holders in arm rests

    AMC is the first theater to install cup holders in the armrests of the seats.
  • AMC's first megaplex

    AMC's first megaplex

    AMC opens the world's first megaplex. This inspired them to install luxurious seats
  • Gift Cards come to AMC

    Gift Cards come to AMC

    Amc is the first theater to introduce the circut-wide gift card.
  • AMC partners with IMAX

    AMC partners with IMAX

    AMC partnered with IMAX and brought larger screens and better projection.
  • dine-in theaters come to AMC

    dine-in theaters come to AMC

    AMC launches dine-in theaters. Which allowed guests to order foods and sit on luxurious seats.
  • 3D is developed

    3D is developed

    AMC partners with Sony and ReadID Which lead to them developing 3D technology.
  • Stubs Award Program

    Stubs Award Program

    Amc launches stubs awards program where you can get upgrades and money back.