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Multi-year agreement keeps Michael O\u2019Leary at Cinema United through 2030<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON, D.C. AND LOS ANGELES \u2013 October 14, 2025 – <\/strong>Cinema United, the world\u2019s largest exhibition trade association, announced today that it has extended the contract of CEO and President Michael O\u2019Leary for an additional five years.\u00a0O\u2019Leary, who joined the organization in 2023, will continue to lead Cinema United under an agreement that was approved unanimously by the Cinema United Executive Board at their meeting in Los Angeles last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMichael has proven to be a tireless and passionate advocate for the exhibition industry,\u201d said Mike Bowers, Cinema United Board Chair and CEO of Harkins Theatres. \u201cLeveraging his broad experience in the motion picture industry as well as on Capitol Hill, Michael’s focus on unity, strategy and continuous improvement has earned the confidence and respect of members of all sizes, as well as our studio partners. \u200bThe next five years present unique and exciting opportunities for our industry. We are thrilled to have the long-term stability and steady hand of Michael and the talented Cinema United team representing us during this time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since joining the organization in May 2023, O\u2019Leary has focused on promoting and amplifying the positive economic and cultural impact of movie theatres in cities and towns around the world. Cinema United recently released its report highlighting that the domestic industry alone spent over $1.5 billion on theatre re-investment in just the past twelve months. Exhibition\u2019s commitment to creating the Next Great Era of Cinema will be on display next spring at their annual global convention CinemaCon where \u201cInnovation and Experiences\u201d will be the primary theme.  Also this year, O\u2019Leary, who believes that the strength of theatrical exhibition is its people, oversaw the successful adoption of the Cinema United brand in support of his effort to unify and strengthen an industry that spans the globe and comprises businesses from single-screen theatres to the world\u2019s largest international theatre circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRepresenting the great people who own and operate theatres across the United States and around the world has been one of the great honors of my professional career, and I am energized by the opportunities that lie ahead for this iconic industry,\u201d said O\u2019Leary. \u201cI want to thank Chairman Mike Bowers, outgoing Chair Bob Bagby and the entire Cinema United Executive Board for this opportunity. I also want to thank my dedicated colleagues at Cinema United. Our success is a direct result of their hard work and creativity, and I am excited to continue our work supporting and advocating on behalf of this industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT CINEMA UNITED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 33,000 movie screens in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, with an additional more than 30,000 screens in 81 countries internationally. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit <\/a>cinemaunited.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Multi-year agreement keeps Michael O\u2019Leary at Cinema United through 2030 WASHINGTON, D.C. 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