More magic and heartbreak: AMC is launching 3 new Nicole Kidman ads

Even more monologues to memorize.
By Tim Marcin  on 
nicole kidman in amc ad with light behind her head
Heatbreak feels good in a place like this. Credit: AMC / YouTube

Nicole Kidman is back to deliver more movie magic and heartbreak at the theaters.

No, the world-famous actress wasn't announced as the star of a big film. Rather, she'll appear in three new ads for AMC, the movie theater chain.

If you're not a regular moviegoer, then you might not know how big of a deal this is to some folks. Kidman currently appears in an ad that runs before every film screening at AMC theaters, and it has since gone very viral. (Saturday Night Live has even spoofed it.) In the ad, Kidman delivers a monologue about the magic of movies, earnestly rattling off lines like, "We come to this place for magic" and "Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this."

The ad quickly became a meme, with people both loving and lightly mocking the campy sincerity of Kidman's monologue. Her sparkly pinstripe suit was even a popular Halloween costume.

Now, AMC is coming back with three new Kidman ads, Variety reported. One ad is timed to drop on March 1, alongside the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two . The other two ads will debut soon after, meaning moviegoers will get a surprise Kidman ad at each film for a little variation. But the new ads are expected to be similar to the first spot, so don't expect something radically different.

"The main theme of the campaign remains the same: With state-of-the-art technology, luxurious amenities, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, AMC Theatres is the ultimate destination for moviegoers seeking unparalleled cinematic experiences. Quite simply, We Make Movies Better," the company said in a statement, via Variety.

Here's hoping the new Kidman ads catch on like the first... Because we need that, all of us.

Topics Film

Mashable Image
Tim Marcin

Tim Marcin is a culture reporter at Mashable, where he writes about food, fitness, weird stuff on the internet, and, well, just about anything else. You can find him posting endlessly about Buffalo wings on Twitter at @timmarcin.


Recommended For You

'True or False' with the 'Dune: Part Two' cast has some surprising reveals
Four people sit on a talk show holding panels that say "true" or "false".

How to watch Max from anywhere in the world
Person looking at laptop


Taylor Swift wins her fourth Grammy for Album of the Year, makes history
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift accepts the Album Of The Year award for "Midnights" on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.

More in Life
The internet is freaking out about reheated rice. Should you be worried?
A man reheating rice

CERN's Large Hadron Collider is looking for dark photons. But... why?
one of the LHC particle accelerator's tunnels


How Oppenheimer built an atomic bomb before the Nazis
An illustration of Oppenheimer


Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 9
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 9
a phone displaying Wordle

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 8
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 8
a phone displaying Wordle

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 8
Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!