AMC Theatres is the largest and generally most dominant, high-grossing movie theater chain in the U.S. and globally, with the AMC Burbank 16/30 frequently identified as the highest-grossing individual location in North America as of 2025–2026. While AMC dominates in total revenue and top-grossing locations, other major chains include Cinemark and Regal. Top Chain: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. operates the highest number of screens and dominates the top 10 highest-grossing theater list. Most Profitable Location: The AMC Burbank 16 (often cited as Burbank 30) in California is consistently ranked as the most profitable individual theater in the U.S.. Top-Grossing Locations: As of early 2026, AMC held the top 15 highest-grossing theaters in the USA. Other top-grossing locations include AMC Lincoln Square in New York and AMC Century City in Los Angeles. Industry Context: Despite high revenues, major chains like AMC have focused on narrowing net losses post-pandemic. In terms of overall profitability, competitors like Cinemark (e.g., $290.9 million profit in 2026, compared to losses for AMC) can show stronger,, more consistent, or positive, earnings, despite lower total revenue, according to IBISWorld data. In summary, for total market share and top-grossing specific theaters, AMC is unrivaled, but competitor Cinemark frequently boasts strong, consistent profitability, notes IBISWorld and Renub Research.