AMC Theatres' Statement on the Reopening of Movie Theatres in New York City

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AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) announced plans to reopen all 13 theatres in New York City on March 5, following Governor Cuomo's approval for theatres to resume operations. The reopening emphasizes health and safety through the AMC Safe & Clean program, developed with input from Harvard University and Clorox. This program includes social distancing, mandatory masks, enhanced cleaning protocols, and upgraded air filtration systems. Since August, AMC has welcomed nearly 10 million patrons nationwide without reported COVID-19 transmission cases.

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• AMC to reopen all 13 theatres in New York City on March 5, boosting attendance and revenue potential.
• AMC Safe & Clean program ensures strict health and safety measures, enhancing consumer confidence.
• Successful track record with nearly 10 million guests and no COVID-19 transmission cases reported.

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In response to the announcement that movie theatres can reopen in New York City, Adam Aron, CEO and President of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), today issued the following statement:

"Governor Cuomo's announcement that movie theatres can reopen in New York City in the first week of March is another important step towards restoring the health of the movie theatre industry and of our Company. We are excited to announce that AMC, the largest movie theatre exhibitor in New York City, will reopen all 13 of our theatres in New York City beginning March 5. We will do so with the highest devotion to the health and safety of our guests and associates through our AMC Safe & Clean policies and protocols, which were developed in consultation with Clorox and with current and former faculty at the prestigious Harvard University School of Public Health. AMC Safe & Clean includes social distancing & automatic seat blocking in each auditorium, mandatory mask wearing, and upgraded air filtration with MERV-13 air filters, as well as many other important health, sanitization and cleanliness efforts.”

Aron continued, "Since reopening our first theatres with AMC Safe & Clean in August, AMC has welcomed back nearly 10 million moviegoers nationwide without a single reported case of COVID-19 transmission among moviegoers at our theatres. We look forward to welcoming back our New York City guests to the big seats, big sounds and big screens that are only possible at a movie theatre.”

AMC SAFE & CLEAN

Upon returning to the movies, AMC guests can expect to experience AMC’s comprehensive health and sanitation program: AMC Safe & Clean, which was developed under advisement of current & former faculty of Harvard University’s prestigious School of Public Health as well as the No. 1 U.S. cleaning brand, The Clorox Company.

AMC Safe & Clean components include significant reductions in the maximum tickets available for each showtime and seat blocking in reserved seating auditoriums to allow for appropriate social distancing between parties, enhanced cleaning procedures that include extra time between showtimes to allow for a full, thorough cleaning and nightly disinfecting utilizing high tech HEPA vacuums and upgraded air filtration efforts, including the use of MERV 13 filters, new guest and associate safety protocols that include mandatory mask wearing by all guests and associates, hand sanitizing stations throughout the theatre and the availability to guests of disinfectant wipes. The entire AMC Safe & Clean plan can be found at amctheatres.com/amc-safe-and-clean.

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the Middle East, and the largest throughout the world with approximately 1,000 theatres and 10,700 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming.

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FAQ

When is AMC reopening its theatres in New York City?

AMC is reopening its theatres in New York City on March 5.

What health measures is AMC implementing for the reopening?

AMC is implementing the AMC Safe & Clean program, which includes social distancing, mandatory mask-wearing, and upgraded air filtration.

How many theatres does AMC have in New York City?

AMC has 13 theatres in New York City.

What is the AMC Safe & Clean program?

The AMC Safe & Clean program is a comprehensive health and sanitization effort developed with Harvard University and Clorox to ensure guest safety.

How many moviegoers has AMC welcomed since reopening?

AMC has welcomed nearly 10 million moviegoers since reopening its first theatres in August.