CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema
technology company, announced today a record-breaking performance of the
multi-sensory format for the month of May, grossing over $30 million and
exceeding last year’s box office gross by 109%.
Top performing countries include China with a box office contribution
of 14%, Japan 13%, France 11%, Korea 11%
and the US at 8%. Partnership with Hollywood studios in releasing key films for
May - Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame”, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “POKEMON!
Detective Pikachu”, Lionsgate Films’ “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum” and
Walt Disney Studios’ “Aladdin” contributed to the strong box office
performance.
4DX innovative theater technology enhances the on-screen visuals of
action-packed blockbusters and haunting horror films, transcending the
traditional cinema experience through special effects including
motion-synchronized seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, bubbles,
vibrations, and scents. The result is one of the most immersive cinema formats
in the industry, drawing fans into the action on the big screen. 4DX currently
reaches more than 644 locations worldwide, with 21 of those locations in the
United States.
“May has been an incredible month for 4DX seeing our audiences and
performance numbers grow through our expanding Hollywood slate,” said JongRyul
Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. “We look forward to the rest of the year in sharing more
exciting collaborations with 4DX fans around the world.”
