AMC Theatres

AMC Theatres (originally an acronym of American Multi-Cinema, often referred to simply as AMC and known in some countries as AMC Cinemas) is an American movie theater chain owned and operated by AMC Entertainment Inc., which is itself owned by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group. Founded in 1920, AMC has the largest share of the American theater market ahead of Regal Entertainment Group (with whom they co-own Open Road Films) and Cinemark Theatres. The chain has locations in North America, and also has locations in mainland China, home of the Dalian Wanda Group. The company's headquarters are located in Leawood, Kansas.