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AMC Cancels 'Moses the Black' Amid Controversy and Backlash

2/11/2026

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AMC Theatres pulled 'Moses the Black' from 300 screenings three days before opening, according to producer Alexandros Potter.
The film, about a Chicago gangster seeking redemption, was canceled despite some advance ticket sales.
AMC cited poor sales and faced backlash for refunding tickets and canceling showings.
It earned a low Rotten Tomatoes score but a high audience score, highlighting critic-viewer divergence.

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AMC Theatres pulled 'Moses the Black' from 300 screenings three days before opening, according to producer Alexandros Potter.
The film, about a Chicago gangster seeking redemption, was canceled despite some advance ticket sales.
AMC cited poor sales and faced backlash for refunding tickets and canceling showings.
It earned a low Rotten Tomatoes score but a high audience score, highlighting critic-viewer divergence.