An entertainment franchise with a significant presence in southeast Michigan is being taken over by a European-based owner.
Emagine Entertainment has been acquired by Kinepolis, a Belgian cinema chain, for $105 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Emagine theaters in the metropolitan Detroit area that are part of the franchise include:
• Emagine Macomb, 15251 23 Mile Road Macomb Township
• The Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine, 211 S Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham
• Emagine Woodhaven 21720 Allen Road, Woodhaven
• Emagine Canton, 39535 Ford Road, Canton
• Emagine Novi, 44425 West Twelve Mile Road, Novi
• The Riviera Powered by Emagine, 30170 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills
• Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham
• Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills
• Emagine Royal Oak 200 North Main Street, Royal Oak
“Kinepolis has a reputation for operating exceptionally well-run cinemas both in Europe and in North America. Their commitment to providing guests with an unforgettable movie experience makes them the ideal suitor to continue the stewardship of Emagine into the future,” said Paul Glantz, chairman and chief executive of Emagine Entertainment in a news release on the acquisition.
Other Michigan locations can be found online at emagine-entertainment.com/theatres. Emagine operates in six states with its largest group of locations in Michigan.
— Macomb Daily staff
