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AMC Market Square 10

AMC Market Square 10 is an AMC Theatres multiplex in DeKalb, Illinois, United States.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

AMC Market Square 10 is a movie theatre located in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It operates as part of the AMC Theatres circuit, the largest movie theatre chain in the world, which is owned by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. The venue is a ten-screen multiplex, as indicated by the "10" in its name, and serves the DeKalb area and surrounding communities in northern Illinois. As an AMC-branded location, the theatre offers the standard AMC moviegoing experience, including first-run Hollywood and independent films, reserved seating, and concessions. It is listed among AMC's Chicago-area locations on the company's official website, reflecting its position within the chain's regional operations. The theatre's identity is closely tied to the AMC Theatres brand, which was founded in Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown into a global exhibition company. AMC Market Square 10 represents the chain's presence in smaller regional markets such as DeKalb, complementing its larger urban locations. Because the venue is a single multiplex rather than a standalone company, its history is largely that of the AMC chain and the local market it serves. It is not separately traded on any stock exchange; its parent, AMC Entertainment Holdings, is publicly listed under the ticker AMC.

History

AMC Market Square 10 is a movie theatre in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It is part of the AMC Theatres chain, which was founded in 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri, by the Dubinsky brothers. Over the decades, AMC grew from a regional Midwest exhibitor into the largest movie theatre chain in the world, pioneering concepts such as the multiplex and the cupholder armrest. The DeKalb location operates under the AMC banner and is listed among the company's Chicago-area theatres. As a ten-screen multiplex, it reflects the standard AMC format: multiple auditoriums under one roof, showing a mix of wide-release and specialty films, with amenities such as reserved seating and a full concessions stand. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., the parent company, has been publicly traded since 2013 and became a subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group in 2012 before returning to a more independent ownership structure in later years. The DeKalb theatre, like other AMC locations, was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily closed cinemas across the United States in 2020. The venue has since resumed operations as part of AMC's ongoing exhibition business. Specific details about the theatre's opening date, renovation history, and local milestones are not provided in the available evidence. The venue's primary identity remains its role as an AMC-branded multiplex serving the DeKalb community.

  • 2020

    COVID-19 pandemic temporarily closes AMC theatres across the United States, including AMC Market Square 10.

  • 2013

    AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. becomes publicly traded.

  • 2012

    AMC Entertainment Holdings becomes a subsidiary of Dalian Wanda Group.

  • 1920

    AMC Theatres founded in Kansas City, Missouri, by the Dubinsky brothers.

Products and positioning

Regional multiplex within the AMC Theatres chain, serving the DeKalb, Illinois market.

  • First-run film screenings

    The theatre shows newly released Hollywood and independent films across its ten screens.

  • Reserved seating

    Guests can select their seats in advance, a standard AMC amenity.

  • Concessions

    Popcorn, drinks, and snacks are available at the theatre's concession stand.

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