The Canadian movie theatre chain filed the suit in Ontario Superior Court on Friday, detailing what it claims was ``a case of buyer's remorse'' on the part of the U.K. company in the middle of a pandemic.

To combat dwindling attendance, Cineplex has widened its concession stand offerings and raised its prices.

Canadian moviegoers may soon be able to sign up for an all-you-can-view subscription service if shareholders approve a $2.8-billion takeover deal of the country's largest cinema chain.