OMNIPLEX CINEMA GROUP ACQUIRES EMPIRE CINEMA LOCATIONS

1. Omniplex Cinema Group, Ireland’s largest cinema company, announces its expansion into Great Britain by acquiring five existing Empire Cinema locations.

This expansion will see Birmingham, Ipswich, Sutton, Clydebank, and High Wycombe join the Omniplex Cinema Group, with each location set to open in early December 2023 and more to be announced in 2024.

Omniplex Cinema Group is making a total investment of £22.5 million over eighteen months to acquire and renovate these existing locations. 

With the cinema company already operating 38 separate cinema locations on the island of Ireland, it has signalled its commitment to establishing a strong presence in the British cinema market, with this investment set to secure 150 existing jobs.

Speaking about the news, Paul John Anderson, Director of the Omniplex Cinema Group said: “We are thrilled to bring Omniplex Cinemas to Great Britain. Our disciplined approach to investing in our businesses and unwavering drive to operate high-quality cinema locations have proved successful over the years on the island of Ireland and has given us the confidence to venture into new territories. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering unforgettable moments for our customers.”

The individual site openings are planned on the following dates; Birmingham on 6 December, Ipswich and Sutton on 8 December, Clydebank and High Wycombe on 10 December 2023.