Fathom Entertainment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Event distribution |
| Predecessor | National CineMedia (spin-off) |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Greenwood Village, Colorado , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Ray Nutt (CEO) |
| Products | Live entertainment content distribution (opera, performing arts, sports, concerts) |
| Owner | AC JV, LLC (partnership of AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Regal Cinemas) |
Fathom Entertainment (previously known as Fathom Events) is a U.S.-based provider specializing in the distribution of live entertainment content to movie theaters nationwide. Its offerings include broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, performing arts, prominent sporting events, and concerts.
History
Established in 2013 as a spin-off from National CineMedia, Fathom Entertainment was created to concentrate on live performance programming. The company is owned by AC JV, LLC, a partnership formed by the three largest cinema chains in the United States: AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, and Regal Cinemas. Meanwhile, National CineMedia maintained its focus on advertising operations.
John Rubey, who formerly held the position of president at AEG-TV and Network LIVE, was appointed as Fathom’s inaugural CEO. In 2014, the organization was honored with the Awards for Excellence in Theatre History Preservation by The Theatre Museum. The following year, it earned the title "Best Distributor in the Americas" along with eight box office accolades from the Event Cinema Association (ECA).
Ray Nutt assumed the role of CEO in 2017, bringing prior leadership experience from Regal Entertainment Group and United Artists Theatres. Under his guidance, Fathom broadened its presence within the market.
In November 2023, The Blind achieved status as Fathom’s top-grossing film release, generating over $15.7 million at North American theaters. This milestone was later surpassed in April 2025 when The Chosen Last Supper: Part 1 amassed approximately $20.2 million domestically.
Reflecting its shifting strategic direction, the company adopted the name Fathom Entertainment in January 2025.