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KINEPOLIS Kinepolis Group Business update Q3 2026 Regulated information - 22 October 2026 After a record first half , Kinepolis strengthens its lead in the third quarter Kinepolis delivered record results in the third quarter , recording a 49.1 % increase in visitor attendance , driven by an exceptionally successful summer film slate and the expansion of its U.S. footprint . As a result , the Group further widened its lead over 2025 , both in terms of attendance and financial performance . The success of ' The Odyssey ' and ' Spider - Man : Brand New Day ' , among others , drove significant like - for- like visitor and revenue growth , despite adverse exchange rate effects from the Canadian and U.S. dollar versus the euro . Revenue per visitor continued to increase , driven by higher in - theatre sales per visitor and the success of premium cinema experiences such as IMAX and ScreenX . Continued cost management and investment in premium offerings allow Kinepolis to take full advantage of favorable market dynamics , resulting in exceptional EBITDAL and net profit growth , both in Q3 and year - to - date . Important achievements Q3 2026 ★ Acquisition of US Showcase cinemas ★ Opening of IMAX 70mm auditorium in Brussels , with ' The Odyssey ' screenings sold out through early November ★ Spider - Man themed ScreenX takeovers at seven locations across Europe and North America ★ Introduction of recliners at Kinepolis Breda and Leidschendam ( NL ) Eddy Duquenne , CEO Kinepolis Group , on the third quarter : " We are firmly on track for a record year , supported by a strong and promising year - end , with highly anticipated releases such as ' Avengers : Doomsday ' and ' Dune : Part Three ' . The integration of Emagine and Showcase is progressing successfully and we remain disciplined in the execution of our yearly improvement exercise . At the same time , we continue to invest in and actively pursue opportunities to drive further growth , while consistently enhancing the moviegoing experience for our customers . " 1