The eight biggest movie theater chains in the U.S. and Canada — including AMC and Regal — will invest $2.2 billion to make upgrades.

With movies hitting streaming services faster than ever and consumers cutting back on spending, moviegoers might feel a bit less enthused to head to their multiplex these days. That's why the biggest theater chains in the United States and Canada have a $2.

North American theater owners unveiled plans for new capital investments over three years to draw moviegoers out of the house with a more premium experience at the local multiplex.