About Kinepolis

Kinepolis has extended the traditional cinema experience to a broader world of film and entertainment, and offers its audience maximum flexibility in the choice of when, where, and how to enjoy its program. Kinepolis wants to give visitors 'the ultimate movie experience' and, to that end, combines a state-of-the-art cinema infrastructure with a tailor-made offering for various target groups. 

Kinepolis Group was formed in 1997 as a result of the merger of two family-run cinema groups and was first listed on the stock exchange in 1998.

Kinepolis wants to offer the 'ultimate movie experience' to its film and culture lovers. To this end, Kinepolis has developed an innovative cinema concept which serves as a pioneering model within the industry. In addition to its cinema business, the Group is also active in film distribution, event organization, screen advertising and property management.

In Europe, Kinepolis has 63 complexes throughout Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Poland.

Following the acquisition of Canadian movie theatre group Landmark Cinemas and American movie theatre chain MJR Digital Cinemas, Kinepolis Group now also operates 38 cinemas in Canada and 10 in the US.

In total, Kinepolis Group currently operates 111 cinemas worldwide with a total of 1,138 screens and more than 200,000 seats. Kinepolis employs more than 4,000 people, all committed to giving millions of visitors an unforgettable movie experience.

Country Complexes Screens Seats
Belgium 11 138 35,271
The Netherlands 20 147 24,535
France 17 190 40,920
Spain 10 157 37,857
Switzerland 1 8 1,601
Luxembourg 3 22 4,632
Poland(1) 1    
Canada 38 312 41,159
US 10 164 16,630
Total 111 1,138 202,605

(1) Operated by a third party

More about Kinepolis

Mission and strategy

Kinepolis wants to create sustainable value for customers, employees, shareholders, partners and the community. The three pillars of its strategic model go hand in hand with sustainable enterprise.

History of the Group

Kinepolis Group has its roots in the 1960s, when the late Albert Bert added a second screen to the Majestic cinema in Harelbeke. In 1988 the families Bert and Claeys introduced the world’s first megaplex, the 25-screen Kinepolis Brussels.

Core businesses

Kinepolis is primarily known as a cinema operator, but the range of the group's strategic activities is much broader and more diversified. A distinction is made between seven core activities.

Innovation and customer experience

Customer experience is key at Kinepolis. The company strives for the highest quality standard, and continues to invest in cinema technology and experience concepts.

Sustainability

Kinepolis proceeds from a long-term vision, in which creating a positive impact on stakeholders and society, as well as reducing any negative impact as far as possible, automatically leads to a sustainable economic narrative. Kinepolis is fully committed to creating 'shared value'.

Working @ Kinepolis

Without the commitment and talent of its employees, Kinepolis would not be able to offer the unique movie experience it promises. That's why Kinepolis wants to do everything possible to create a unique work environment, where each employee has the opportunity to develop his or her talents.

Contact

Kinepolis Group NV
Schelde 1
Moutstraat 132-146
B-9000 Gent

+32 9 241 00 00