Mr. Rayhan Azmat reports

CINEPLEX REPORTS STRONG MARCH BOX OFFICE RESULTS

Cineplex Inc. had box office revenues of $52.4-million for March, 2026.

Propelled by the remarkable ascent of Project Hail Mary, March delivered a standout box office performance with Cineplex overindexing the domestic market at an increase of 78 per cent culminating in the company's strongest first quarter box office results since 2019. The sci-fi hit has become Amazon-MGM's highest grossing film ever and the studio's first film to surpass $200-million in domestic box office highlighting the importance of the theatrical experience in building scale, cultural impact and long-term audience engagement for non-traditional studios. Project Hail Mary performed particularly well in the company's premium formats, with 66 per cent of the film's box office generated from premium experiences and Cineplex capturing an outsized share of total box office revenues at approximately 10 per cent of domestic box office. Results were further supported by standout performances from Hoppers, Scream 7 -- now the highest grossing entry in the franchise -- and Reminders of Him.

International content remains a key advantage for Cineplex. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is now the highest grossing Hindi language release in North American history and the first to cross $25-million domestically. Cineplex captured more than 30 per cent of the film's total domestic box office, reflecting the company's leadership position and success in connecting international programming with Canadian audiences.

During the first quarter, five films generated more than $100-million in domestic box office, compared with only two films achieving this milestone in the first quarter of 2025. This success has continued into April with the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which delivered the largest opening weekend of the year so far and Cineplex's highest-grossing Easter weekend of all time. Since the start of March, Cineplex has nine of the top-20-highest-grossing theatres domestically, demonstrating the strength of the company's circuit, premium offerings and operational execution.

"March delivered an exceptional result for Cineplex, with box office up 178 per cent year over year, reflecting both the strength of the film slate and guest enthusiasm for the theatrical experience," said Ellis Jacob, president and chief executive officer. "Following the strong momentum coming out of March, the outstanding opening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie contributed to Cineplex's highest-grossing Easter weekend of all time. That success sets the stage for a highly anticipated second quarter, led by upcoming releases including the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, and Supergirl. With so much excitement ahead, we are energized by the opportunity to continue bringing audiences together for unforgettable theatrical moments."

About Cineplex Inc.

Cineplex is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the film entertainment and content, amusement and leisure, and media sectors. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through its circuit of 170 movie theatres and location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for Eats & Entertainment (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining and live performances together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses in cinema media (Cineplex Media), alternative programming (Cineplex Events) and motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures). Providing even more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada's largest entertainment and lifestyle loyalty program.

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