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AMC Theatres Declares Netflix’s Stranger Things Series Finale Theatrical Event a Triumph; More Joint Netflix-AMC Cooperation Envisioned in 2026 and Beyond
LEAWOOD, Kan., January 02, 2026--Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the world's largest theatrical exhibitor, issued the following statement today:
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