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Movie Previews

An AMC Theatres marquee and entrance, the chain that now discloses a 25-to-30-minute preshow window on ticket purchases.

Why Your Movie's Showtime Isn't When It Starts

AMC now warns ticket buyers to expect 25-30 minutes of ads and trailers before the film begins. The company’s own math behind the gap — and why it is shrinking.

Culture  · 24 Jul 2026, 09:22  · Maya Calder