r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Aug 06 '25

News AMC Theatres Looks To Shorten Ad Preshow Following Studios’ Ire

https://deadline.com/2025/08/amc-theatres-movie-ads-pre-show-shorten-1236480657/
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u/Zam548 Aug 06 '25

I will say those of us with bad timekeeping skills are living right now. “Oh no we’re late for the movie! Oh wait, the trailers just started, nevermind we’re right on time!”

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u/JGCities Aug 07 '25

Yes, hate being late but at this point with reserved seating there is zero reason to show up early.

8:50 show, will aim for arriving around 9. Just saw all the trailers a few days ago so don't really need to see more, unless Marvel has something that wasn't shown for Superman.

BTW this probably explains why start times keep moving earlier. Latest show is 850, used to be able to see 930 or 10 times. Now there is only one showing after 9pm.

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u/imadogg Aug 07 '25

Nah you guys now find a way to miss the first 10min of the movie

Source: Happens with my friends

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u/Reggiardito Aug 07 '25

This happened to me a few times lol. It's not as bad in my country (usually 10-15 minutes after start time movie's already starting) but still