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Kinepolis CEO Eddy Duquenne: “The willingness to pay for an experience is now far stronger than the willingness to pay for content.”

After 17 years at the helm, Eddy Duquenne has transformed Kinepolis into one of Europe’s most influential exhibition groups. On November 4, the Belgian chain announced its latest move.

Nov 13, 2025
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The acquisition of Emagine Entertainment and its 14 U.S. cinemas. He explains the strategy driving Kinepolis’ expansion — and why the future of moviegoing still lies in the cinema experience.

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