Cineplex Inc. released its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. Highlights include $91.6 million in Adjusted EBITDAaL, a net loss of $36.9 million, and annual records for BPP at $13.29 and CPP at $9.72. International film product contributed 11.2% of total box office revenues.
Cineplex’s President & CEO, Ellis Jacob, emphasized the importance of diverse content and premium experiences in attracting guests to theaters. The company saw record box office per patron and concession per patron in 2025. Strong guest engagement was supported by international programming and premium formats.
The company’s media business continues to excel in the advertising market, providing advertisers with a platform for targeted campaigns. The company’s cinema media revenue grew by 13.1% over the prior year, with record cinema media per patron results in 2025.
Cineplex’s Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) segment saw an increase in EBITDAaL Margin to 15.9%. Despite macroeconomic pressures in the industry, the company’s focus on optimizing operations stabilized same store margins year over year.
In 2025, Cineplex took steps to strengthen its balance sheet by selling Cineplex Digital Media for gross proceeds of $70 million. The company also renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid Program, repurchasing 636,602 common shares for cancellation, providing flexibility for future strategic initiatives.
The company’s 2025 film slate, while lacking mega-blockbuster films, set the stage for a stronger 2026 slate. With multiple major tentpoles and a deeper lineup, Cineplex aims to attract a broader base of Canadian moviegoers and capitalize on industry opportunities for growth.
Read more at GlobeNewswire: Cineplex Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Results
