Angel Studios and AMC Theaters have responded to rumors on social media over Sound of Freedom screenings, calling them "not accurate."
The rumors in question involve several videos posted to TikTok where theatergoers trying to watch Sound of Freedom complain about the lack of air conditioning at the screenings. In one of the videos, a woman said her ticket for the movie was refunded due to having no AC at the theater.
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AMC refunded an entire theater of tickets to Sound of Freedom due to lack of AC.
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 8, 2023
This lady showed up an anyway and wants answers.
"There was air conditioning in the lobby, in the hallway, in the bathrooms. Not the theaters? I smell something stinky."pic.twitter.com/tvFGIIaDJX
"They don't want you to see this movie."
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 12, 2023
Sound of Freedom shenanigans continue to be reported at AMC theaters. pic.twitter.com/mtx97R3wBC
“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,” stated Brandon Purdie, Head of Angel Theatrical Distribution. “AMC has been an outstanding partner for Angel Studios, and in fact, as a result of the movie’s performance and consumer demand, AMC has agreed to add additional screens for Sound of Freedom this weekend."
On Wednesday afternoon, AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron lamented that "so much garbage information is spread," adding that over one million people have watched Sound of Freedom at AMC, which is "more than at any other theatre chain on the planet." A communications person with the theater chain also told the Washington Examiner that AMC has added additional showtimes in response to the movie’s performance and consumer demand.
Sadly, conspiracy theorists are so prevalent in America. So much garbage information is spread. More than ONE MILLION people have watched Sound of Freedom at AMC Theatres. More than at any other theatre chain on the planet. Yet people falsely claim otherwise. It is so bizarre.
— Adam Aron (@CEOAdam) July 12, 2023
Angel Studios, along with the producers of the movie, have asked fans to support AMC and all of their other theatrical partners, as "summer is the busiest season," and anyone seeing Sound of Freedom should "show kindness to their local theater staff."
The studio also announced that an additional 450 theaters will be playing the movie this weekend, adding to the 2,852 theaters that are already playing the movie.
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Sound of Freedom details the true story of how Tim Ballard, a former federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security, quit his job and risked his life to journey into the jungles of Colombia in an effort to save children from sex slavery. The movie stars Jim Caviezel, who is perhaps best known for his role in The Passion of the Christ, and also features Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino from Mighty Aphrodite, and Bill Camp from 12 Years a Slave.
As of Tuesday, Sound of Freedom has grossed $49,497,837 at the box office since its release on July 4. On Tuesday, the film made $3,829,243, outgrossing other recent films with a wider release, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Insidious: The Red Door.