Cinemark Opens Nebraska Theater as US Chains Expand While European Rivals Retreat
Cinemark broke ground on an Omaha theater complex for 2027 opening, part of a US cinema expansion trend contrasting with European chains shrinking footprints. The 12-16 screen facility targets Nebraska's 967,000-resident metro area, where mid-sized markets show stronger attendance than saturated coastal cities. US box office hit $9 billion in 2024, still 21% below pre-pandemic levels, as exhibitors globally weigh new construction against debt reduction.
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