Kinepolis completes acquisition of American movie theatre chain Emagine Entertainment
12 February 2026, 17:45 CET
Kinepolis (Euronext: KIN) has completed the acquisition of American movie theatre chain Emagine Entertainment. In early November 2025, Kinepolis reached a provisional agreement on the acquisition. Now that the agreed conditions have been fulfilled, Kinepolis has successfully completed the acquisition process.
With Emagine Entertainment, Kinepolis adds 14 cinemas to its portfolio, totalling 177 screens and 18,000 seats across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Emagine Entertainment welcomes approximately 6 million visitors per year, generating nearly USD 129 million in revenue. The cinemas are equipped with recliner seats and offer their own Premium Large Format (PLF) under the names EMX (14 auditoriums) and Super EMX (3 auditoriums). EMX features wall-to-wall screens with 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound, while Super EMX takes the experience even further with an even larger screen and 64-channel Dolby Atmos sound for a truly immersive cinema experience.
Emagine Entertainment also provides support services to a chain of cinemas in Minnesota and Colorado, as well as Emagine Woodhaven and The Riviera in Michigan. These locations operate under the Emagine brand and are managed by third parties through a brand licensing agreement.
Eddy Duquenne, CEO of Kinepolis Group: “This acquisition strengthens Kinepolis’ presence in the United States with a high‑quality asset that fits seamlessly within our portfolio. We have successfully introduced several of our concepts in the U.S. market, and we look forward to building on that momentum. Above all, we are delighted to welcome our new colleagues to the Kinepolis family.”
Kinepolis will continue to operate Emagine theatres under the existing brand name and prioritizes the continuity for all Emagine customers, while carefully considering the needs of all employees and stakeholders.
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About Kinepolis
Kinepolis Group NV was formed in 1997 as a result of the merger of two family-run cinema groups and was listed on the stock exchange in 1998. Kinepolis offers 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 publicity and property management.
Kinepolis Group NV operates 63 cinemas in Europe, spread across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Poland. The Group also runs 35 cinemas in Canada and 24 in the United States.
In total, Kinepolis Group currently operates 122 cinemas worldwide, with a total of 1,314 screens and more than 220,000 seats. Kinepolis’ employees are all committed to giving millions of visitors an unforgettable movie experience. More information on www.kinepolis.com/corporate.
