Dalian Wanda Group buys AMC in a $ 2.6 billion deal for the U.S. theater group . That follows the February announced that a $ 330 million joint venture between DreamWorks Animation , China Media Capital ( CMC ) and two other Chinese companies to establish a China-focused family entertainment company , Oriental DreamWorks . Creates the world 's largest theater chain , according to the company . Named after a raft of cross - Pacific deals between Hollywood and Chinese companies .
Dalian Wanda Group buys AMC in a $ 2.6 billion deal for the U.S. theater group . Creates the world 's largest theater chain , according to the company . Named after a raft of cross - Pacific deals between Hollywood and Chinese companies .