Kinepolis (Euronext: KIN) has completed the acquisition of 13 US Showcase cinemas. On 11 June 2026, Kinepolis announced an agreement with Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.) to acquire seven cinemas located in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio and one in Rhode Island. The transaction includes the ownership of six cinemas, while the remaining ones are operated under lease agreements. Now that the agreed conditions have been fulfilled, Kinepolis has successfully completed the acquisition process.
Following this acquisition, Kinepolis adds 164 screens to its portfolio, representing 17,794 seats. The 13 well-maintained, high-end Showcase Cinemas welcomed approximately 4 million visitors in 2025, generating USD 90+ million in revenue. Showcase Cinemas provide enhanced food offerings and multiple premium large format (PLF) screens, with 80% of all auditoriums featuring recliner seating in a stadium-style configuration.
Eddy Duquenne, CEO of Kinepolis Group: “This acquisition allows us to expand our market position in the US from Michigan to the East Coast with an asset and a team that enable us to implement Kinepolis’ operational model and corporate strategy, ultimately enhancing the experience for moviegoers in these markets. Furthermore, this acquisition provides a valuable real estate position, with future opportunities for further redevelopment and optimization being explored.”
Kinepolis will continue to operate Showcase Cinemas under the existing brand name and prioritizes the continuity for all Showcase customers, while carefully considering the needs of employees and other stakeholders.
About Kinepolis
Kinepolis Group NV is a leading international cinema operator, active across Europe and North America and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. The Group’s portfolio of premium cinema brands includes Kinepolis in Europe, Landmark Cinemas in Canada, and MJR Theatres, Emagine and Showcase Cinemas in the United States.
Founded in 1997 and publicly listed since 1998, Kinepolis builds on a cinema heritage dating back to the late 1960s and has grown into a reference in the cinema exhibition industry.
The Group combines continuous operational optimization with a strong focus on customer experience. In addition to its core exhibition activities, Kinepolis is active in film distribution, B2B events, screen advertising and real estate management, supporting a diversified and integrated business model.
Kinepolis operates a network of 134 cinemas, representing 1,474 screens and approximately 230,000 seats, across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Canada and the United States. Supported by more than 5,000 employees, the Group delivers unforgettable entertainment experiences to millions of visitors each year.