LOAM ENTERTAINMENT'S 'BAD COUNSELORS' ARRIVES IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE JULY 23-27 FROM FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT
Rhea-AI Summary
Fathom Entertainment (owned by AMC, CNK, Regal) will distribute Loam Entertainment’s comedy BAD COUNSELORS in theatres nationwide for a limited run July 23–27, 2026.
The film follows two fraternity brothers posing as Christian camp counselors. Tickets go on sale June 12, 2026 online and at participating box offices.
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News Market Reaction – CNK
In the May 19 session, CNK declined 1.98%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.5% | Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share. |
| May 13 | Content distribution | Neutral | +0.0% | Fathom to manage wide U.S. theatrical release for LAIKA’s Wildwood. |
| May 12 | Peer earnings | Neutral | +0.0% | National CineMedia reported Q1 2026 results and outlined cost savings. |
| May 05 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +2.7% | National CineMedia scheduled its Q1 2026 earnings release and call. |
| May 01 | Earnings release | Neutral | -6.4% | Cinemark reported Q1 2026 earnings and hosted an investor webcast. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent CNK-related news often saw muted or negative reactions, even on operationally positive or shareholder-friendly updates.
Over the last few weeks, CNK has reported improved Q1 2026 results with record post‑pandemic first‑quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA on May 1, yet the stock fell 6.44%. A quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share declared on May 14 saw a 1.52% decline. Content and industry news (including LAIKA’s “Wildwood” distribution via Fathom) produced minimal price changes. Against this backdrop, today’s positive reaction to another Fathom content announcement fits a pattern of selective responses to news.
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A Feel-Good Summer Comedy From Director Chris Dowling Stars Chris Klein, Matt Cornett & Ramon Reed
Helmed by award-winning director Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows, Run the Race) and written by Dexter Masland, Ryan Gunnarson, and Taylor Grabowsky, BAD COUNSELORS pairs comedy veteran Chris Klein (American Pie, Sweet Magnolias) with an ensemble of rising young stars including Matt Cornett (Prime Video's Every Year After, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Ramon Reed (Netflix's Incoming), Brec Bassinger (Final Destination: Bloodlines, Netflix's Just Picture It) and Pierson Fodé (Netflix's The Wrong Paris), alongside Missi Pyle (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), McKaley Miller (Dexter: Resurrection) and Nathan Gamble (The Dark Knight).
"There's plenty of laughs and heart, but it's really a story about what can happen when people are placed in environments that challenge who they've always been," said Dowling. "It's about grace showing up in the most unexpected places, even when it's the last thing you're looking for."
"BAD COUNSELORS is the kind of high-energy, character-driven comedy audiences love to experience together on the big screen," said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer at Fathom Entertainment. "With its hilarious premise, talented cast and uplifting message of redemption and second chances, Fathom is very pleased to partner with Loam Entertainment to bring this entertaining film to theatres nationwide on July 23."
BAD COUNSELORS also features Grammy nominated artist Cory Asbury, who makes his feature film debut along with an exclusive new song in the film. The release comes ahead of his summer arena tour with chart-topping artist Forrest Frank, running June 1 through August 1 across more than 30 major markets.
Loam Entertainment financed and produced the film alongside Zero Gravity and Narrow Gate Entertainment. Producers include Kristopher Galuska and Chris Fenton for Loam Entertainment, Houston Bradley for Zero Gravity, Chris Roark for Narrow Gate, Robert Crotty, and Dowling. Thomas
The film, shot at various locations in
SYNOPSIS: Two frat bros must become church bros, fast. After one wild night ends in handcuffs and a campus police escort, two best friends are slapped with 120 hours of community service due in two weeks, or they're expelled. Their genius plan? Pose as counselors at a local Christian youth camp, where every sing along, campfire devotional, and trust fall counts toward the clock. Just one problem (okay, three): they don't like kids, they hate camping, and they have barely set foot in a church. Now they'll have to learn the lingo, fake the faith, and hide the flask all while dodging suspicious pastors, prankster campers and the cutest co-ed counselors they've ever seen. Can two party boys lie their way to redemption? Or will their house of half-truths come crashing down before the closing bonfire? Either way, they'd better start praying for a hedge of protection.
Watch the official trailer here.
Tickets for BAD COUNSELORS will be available online on Friday, June 12 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
About Loam Entertainment
Loam Entertainment is an independent production company and financier based in
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in
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