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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
CJ 4DPLEX Outpaces Domestic Box Office Growth with Record-Breaking First Half of 2025
Premium Film Formats 4DX and SCREENX See 47% Year-Over-Year Growth, Shattering Records and Outperforming Overall Market. BURBANK, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, today announced a standout first-half performance for 2025, with its multisensory 4DX and panoramic SCREENX premium formats achieving a massive 47% year-over-year growth in the domestic market. This far surpasses the industry's overall 15% increase during the same six-month period, according to data available from Comscore. Driven by strong demand for elevated cinematic experiences, 4DX and SCREENX, combined to gross over $55 million during the first six months of the year, marking the highest domestic first-half result in the company's history. 'Achieving record-breaking results in the domestic market during the first half of the year was made possible thanks to the strong collaboration with leading Hollywood filmmakers and studios who truly embraced the unique potential of 4DX and SCREENX.' said Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. 'It's been incredibly encouraging to see audiences respond to the immersive cinema experience. Starting with Jurassic World Rebirth, we look forward to expanding the power of 4DX and SCREENX across a wide range of genres in the second half of the year.' 'Audiences are clearly seeking out memorable moments they can't replicate at home,' said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. 'This surge in demand underscores that moviegoing is not only back, but evolving, and premium formats like 4DX and SCREENX are redefining what the theatrical experience can be.' First-half of 2025 domestic highlights include: These results reinforce the strategic value of premium format integrations and further highlight the growing role of 4DX and SCREENX in driving theatrical attendance and boosting per-screen revenue. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'SCREENX', '4DX', and 'Ultra 4DX' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, 'Parasite'. SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270-degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries. 4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CJ 4DPLEX
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CJ 4DPLEX Outpaces Domestic Box Office Growth with Record-Breaking First Half of 2025
Premium Film Formats 4DX and SCREENX See 47% Year-Over-Year Growth, Shattering Records and Outperforming Overall Market. BURBANK, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, today announced a standout first-half performance for 2025, with its multisensory 4DX and panoramic SCREENX premium formats achieving a massive 47% year-over-year growth in the domestic market. This far surpasses the industry's overall 15% increase during the same six-month period, according to data available from Comscore. Driven by strong demand for elevated cinematic experiences, 4DX and SCREENX, combined to gross over $55 million during the first six months of the year, marking the highest domestic first-half result in the company's history. "Achieving record-breaking results in the domestic market during the first half of the year was made possible thanks to the strong collaboration with leading Hollywood filmmakers and studios who truly embraced the unique potential of 4DX and SCREENX." said Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. "It's been incredibly encouraging to see audiences respond to the immersive cinema experience. Starting with Jurassic World Rebirth, we look forward to expanding the power of 4DX and SCREENX across a wide range of genres in the second half of the year." "Audiences are clearly seeking out memorable moments they can't replicate at home," said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. "This surge in demand underscores that moviegoing is not only back, but evolving, and premium formats like 4DX and SCREENX are redefining what the theatrical experience can be." First-half of 2025 domestic highlights include: Universal Pictures' How to Train Your Dragon in 4DX: Grossed $5.2 million to date and averaging $81,000 per screen, making it the top-grossing 4DX title so far this year. Warner Bros. Pictures' Final Destination Bloodlines in 4DX: Delivered a strong domestic opening, grossing $2 million and averaging over 60% occupancy. The thriller captured 4% of the total domestic opening across just 59 screens. Apple Studios' F1: The Movie in 4DX: Matched the above momentum with $2 million opening weekend in domestic gross, 56% average occupancy and 3.5% share of the total domestic opening on 65 screens Warner Bros. Pictures' A Minecraft Movie in SCREENX has earned $3.4 million to date, making it the highest-grossing SCREENX title of 2025 so far. These results reinforce the strategic value of premium format integrations and further highlight the growing role of 4DX and SCREENX in driving theatrical attendance and boosting per-screen revenue. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'SCREENX', '4DX', and 'Ultra 4DX' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, "Parasite". SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270-degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries. 4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CJ 4DPLEX Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
CJ 4DPLEX Partners with HOYTS Cinemas to Debut Exhibitor's First-Ever SCREENX Theater
Melbourne Central, HOYTS Flagship Cinema, will Feature the 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Auditorium HOLLYWOOD, Calif., /CNW/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and HOYTS Cinemas, Australia's largest single-brand movie exhibitor and one of the country's leading entertainment giants, announced today at CineEurope, the international trade show for the exhibition industry, they are launching the HOYTS' first-ever SCREENX auditorium at Melbourne Central, HOYTS' flagship cinema in Australia. SCREENX reinvents the moviegoing experience with its revolutionary format, which seamlessly extends the screens onto the auditorium's surrounding walls on the left and right sides. Delivering this premium 270-degree panoramic display enhances key scenes with exclusive visual elements and fully immerses audiences in a one-of-a-kind cinematic adventure. The new SCREENX auditorium will be the first of its kind in Melbourne and is the first new concept to be announced as part of HOYTS multi-million-dollar refurbishment at Melbourne Central. Located inside one of the city's busiest shopping centres, the 11-screen complex is already a destination for premium cinema, private events and group outings. With the addition of SCREENX, audiences can expect a new level of immersion. Among the seating options will be HOYTS' signature recliner seats, offering comfort alongside the cutting-edge visual format. Don Savant, Chief Business Officer, CJ 4DPLEX, said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with HOYTS Cinemas to introduce their very first SCREENX auditoriums. Together, this partnership will allow us to bring our distinctive, high-end premium formats to audiences in Melbourne exclusively in theaters." Damian Keogh, CEO and President of HOYTS Group, added: "We're excited to be the first to bring SCREENX to Melbourne. It represents another step forward in redefining the cinema experience and reinforces our commitment to innovation, quality and giving audiences more reasons to choose HOYTS. Today's moviegoers seek more than just entertainment; they crave unique experiences that transcend the ordinary. Whether it's the thrill of a horror film, the spectacle of a blockbuster, or the joy of a family movie, our guests seek immersive cinema experiences that transport them into the heart of the story. The introduction of HOYTS' first SCREENX experience at Melbourne Central reaffirms our commitment to pioneering innovative cinema experiences. Partnering with CJ 4DPLEX and their SCREENX technology, we continue to deliver cutting-edge entertainment that enriches the movie-going experience." CJ 4DPLEX and HOYTS continue to expand premium cinematic offerings across Australia and New Zealand. HOYTS leading as the region's largest single-branded cinema chain, operates 60 cinemas across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand, will open the new SCREENX in November 2025 just in time for the holiday season. The new Melbourne Central SCREENX auditorium will feature a 50-foot-wide screen with panoramic projections and powered recliner seating providing an unmatched cinematic experience in the heart of Melbourne. SCREENX is set to open at HOYTS Melbourne Central in time for the biggest blockbusters of the year with Warner Bros.' Wicked: For Good, Walt Disney Studios' Avatar: Fire & Ash, and Sony Pictures' Anaconda. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'SCREENX', '4DX', and 'Ultra 4DX' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award ®, Golden Globe ® and SAG Awards winning film, "Parasite". SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries. 4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries. About Hoyts Since opening the doors of their first cinema in 1909, HOYTS has gone on to become one of the world's leading entertainment companies – with more than 500 screens, and more than 60,000 seats, across the network. Today, it is the largest single-brand movie exhibitor in Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CJ 4DPLEX Achieves Record-Breaking May Box Office in North America
LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats, announced today the company's highest-ever domestic box office results for the month of May in both 4DX and SCREENX formats. 4DX generated $9.4 million in North America for the month, up 151% year-over-year. And SCREENX also posted a record performance with $4.6 million in box office revenue, up 112% over the same period last year, for a combined total of $14M across both formats. CJ 4DPLEX also had a global record box office with a combined total of $38.4M, up 61% from last May. "This record-breaking May reflects how audiences continue to embrace premium, immersive formats as the ultimate way to experience blockbuster films," said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. "Whether it's the thrilling stunts of Mission: Impossible, the family adventure of Lilo & Stitch, or the chilling scares of Final Destination: Bloodlines, 4DX and SCREENX continue to deliver unforgettable moments that can only happen in theaters." CJ 4DPLEX's 4DX format enhances films with environmental effects such as motion, vibration, wind, fog, lightning, and scent, fully synchronized to the on-screen action. SCREENX expands select sequences onto the side walls of the auditorium, creating up to 270 degrees of panoramic, immersive visuals. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'SCREENX', '4DX', and 'Ultra 4DX' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, "Parasite". SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 48 countries. 4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CJ 4DPLEX View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
CJ 4DPLEX Achieves Record-Breaking May Box Office in North America
LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats, announced today the company's highest-ever domestic box office results for the month of May in both 4DX and SCREENX formats. 4DX generated $9.4 million in North America for the month, up 151% year-over-year. And SCREENX also posted a record performance with $4.6 million in box office revenue, up 112% over the same period last year, for a combined total of $14M across both formats. CJ 4DPLEX also had a global record box office with a combined total of $38.4M, up 61% from last May. "This record-breaking May reflects how audiences continue to embrace premium, immersive formats as the ultimate way to experience blockbuster films," said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. "Whether it's the thrilling stunts of Mission: Impossible, the family adventure of Lilo & Stitch, or the chilling scares of Final Destination: Bloodlines, 4DX and SCREENX continue to deliver unforgettable moments that can only happen in theaters." CJ 4DPLEX's 4DX format enhances films with environmental effects such as motion, vibration, wind, fog, lightning, and scent, fully synchronized to the on-screen action. SCREENX expands select sequences onto the side walls of the auditorium, creating up to 270 degrees of panoramic, immersive visuals. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'SCREENX', '4DX', and 'Ultra 4DX' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award ®, Golden Globe ® and SAG Awards winning film, "Parasite". SCREENX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 48 countries. 4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries.
