Cinemark, the third-largest US cinema chain, posted quarterly sales of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026 — a 15% jump from the same period a year earlier and what the company described as a milestone, according to Deadline.

Net income reached $139 million, up from $94 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share came in at $1.19, nearly double the $0.63 reported a year ago. Cinemark shares rose over 4% in early trading on the morning of the earnings release, with the company hosting its analyst call at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinark operates roughly 500 theatres worldwide — 301 of them with 4,219 screens across 42 US states, and 194 more with 1,401 screens across 13 South and Central American countries, per the company's investor relations site. The chain reported record quarterly admissions revenue of $540 million worldwide and concession revenue of $433 million.

CEO Sean Gamble credited the results to "enhanced consumer offerings, scaling revenue opportunities, business optimization, and solid operating rigor in a robust box office environment," as reported by Deadline. The company also said its domestic box office results surpassed North American industry growth by over 200 basis points (two percentage points) year-over-year, while international admissions outpaced comparable industry benchmarks by 500 basis points (five percentage points). Cinemark has been picking up market share since the Covid pandemic shuttered cinemas worldwide in 2020, according to the company.

Marcus Theatres, the fourth-largest US chain and based in Milwaukee, delivered its own strong quarter. Revenues for the June quarter reached $151 million, up 14% year-over-year, with operating income climbing 70% to $27 million, Deadline reported.

The two chains' results follow solid earnings from AMC Entertainment and Imax the prior week, painting a picture of a theatrical business finding its footing after years of contraction and concern about streaming competition. The back-to-back reports arrive against a Q2 release slate that has clearly drawn audiences back into seats.

Cinemark has invested in premium amenities to pull those audiences in: the XD premium large format, branded as the world's No. 1 exhibitor-branded PLF; Barco laser projection across its circuit; Luxury Lounger recliners; D-BOX motion seats; and the Cinemark Movie Club loyalty programme, all per the company's investor relations materials. The strategy of upgrading the in-theatre experience — better seats, sharper projection, loyalty perks — sits at the centre of the chain's pitch that a trip to the cinema remains worth the ticket price.

Both Cinemark and Marcus were hosting analyst calls on the morning of July 30, 2026.