evidence: Social media users have accused AMC of purposely disrupting "Sound of Freedom" screenings following accusations that the hit film stokes QAnon conspiracy theories. Rolling Stone, for instance, slammed "Sound of Freedom" as a "QAnon-tinged thriller." [...] Angel Studios is behind the "Sound of Freedom" release and used a "Pay It Forward" app to encourage moviegoers to buy tickets for others to see the film. About $2.6 million of opening day sales were earned through this method. The studio released a statement stressing to fans that AMC is supporting "Sound of Freedom." "We understand there are rumors — predominantly in social media — that AMC theaters have made it difficult for fans to see ‘Sound of Freedom’ in local AMC theaters, and we want to make it clear these rumors are not accurate," Angel Studios’ head of theatrical distribution Brandon Purdie said.