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.