Everyman Media Group

What Everyman Media Group does

Everyman Media Group PLC is a UK premium cinema operator that, as of FY2025, ran 49 venues with 171 screens generating £116.5 million in revenue. The company differentiates from standard multiplex competitors (Vue, Odeon, Cineworld) through a hospitality-led proposition centred on plush sofa-style seating, in-seat waiter service, and an in-house food and beverage brand called Spielburger Kitchen serving gourmet burgers, pizzas, sharing plates and cocktails. Revenue is generated across four streams: cinema admissions (one-time ticket sales), food and beverage (transactional, also distributed via Deliveroo), membership subscriptions (annual recurring), and private hire and corporate events. Customer segments span families (Baby Club for under-12 months, Toddler Club for ages 1-5, Family Film Club with half-price child tickets), accessibility-focused audiences (Relaxed Screenings for neurodiverse guests, Silver Screen for seniors), arts and culture patrons (National Theatre Live, Royal Ballet, opera screenings), and corporate event clients.

Technically, Everyman's core platform is physical cinema infrastructure — Sony 4K digital projection, NEC laser projection, Dolby Digital Audio, Dolby Atmos, 3D capability, and infrared hearing-assist systems installed across all screens — augmented by accessibility software protocols (reduced volume, dimmed lighting, no-trailers Relaxed Screenings format). The company's digital surface is a consumer-facing website (everymancinema.com), email newsletter, Instagram presence, and a digital magazine. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through owned venues; the only third-party channel is the Deliveroo integration for Spielburger delivery. The company is incorporated in England and Wales and listed on London's AIM market, where its market value has declined approximately 65% since its 2013 listing. As of mid-2026, director-shareholders holding more than 45% of shares, with board backing from holders representing ~56.6% of capital, are pushing to take the company private and delist from AIM, while net debt stands at £22.0M and expansion has been frozen except for a flagship five-screen commitment at The Elephant in Elephant & Castle, London with Get Living.

Name

Everyman Media Group

Legal name

Everyman Media Group PLC

Website

https://everymancinema.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Everyman Media Group is a UK premium cinema operator running 49 venues with 171 screens, offering luxury moviegoing via plush seating, in-seat dining, and diverse programming for families, seniors, and neurodiverse audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema Exhibition and Hospitality

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Cinema Chains & Multiplex Operators (MPADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cinema Concessions & On-site F&B Operations (MPADAKAN), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG), Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Premium cinema chain
• Luxury cinema experiences
• In-seat dining
• Cinema memberships
• Art house screenings

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cinema Admissions: Ticket sales from film screenings across 49 venues and 171 screens. Revenue generated per admission with pricing varying by film, time, and format.
2. Food and Beverage: In-venue dining including Spielburger kitchen, cocktails, sharing plates, and concessions served at bars and directly to cinema seats. Also available via Deliveroo delivery.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership program offering benefits including discounted tickets and exclusive access to screenings
4. Private Hire and Events: Corporate events, private screenings, birthday parties, and venue hire services for businesses and individuals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Everyman Media Group operates a premium cinema circuit in the UK comprising 49 venues with 171 screens, offering luxury seating (sofas and armchairs), in-seat waiter service, and a full kitchen menu led by the Spielburger Kitchen concept. The company delivers an enriched cinema experience through curated programming including Baby Club, Toddler Club, Family Film Club, Relaxed Screenings, Silver Screen, National Theatre Live broadcasts, and Throwback Season retrospectives, complemented by a Black Card membership loyalty programme.

Product overview

Everyman Media Group operates a premium cinema chain across 49 UK venues offering a unified luxury cinema experience combining plush seating, gourmet dining via the in-house Spielburger Kitchen, and diverse programming including first-run films, theatre broadcasts, and special events. The core Everyman Cinema product is supplemented by family-oriented services (Baby Club, Toddler Club, Family Film Club), accessibility-focused screenings (Relaxed Screenings for neurodiverse guests, Silver Screen for seniors), entertainment events (National Theatre Live, Throwback Season, Theatre Events), and seasonal outdoor experiences (Everyman on the Canal, Everyman in the Garden at The Grove). Additional offerings include Private Hire for corporate and social events, Membership subscription program, and food delivery via Deliveroo integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spielburger: In-house restaurant and bar brand serving gourmet burgers, sharing plates, cocktails and other food and beverage offerings at Everyman venues.
• Family Film Club
• Baby Club
• Toddler Club
• Silver Screen
• Relaxed Screenings

Products and services

• Everyman Cinema Premium Screenings

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Get LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026Get Living has leased space to Everyman for what will become one of its largest London venues at The Elephant in London. The venue will feature five screens along with a new bar and service-to-seat dining options. This represents a significant retail leasing transaction in London's Elephant & Castle town centre.
• Ella's KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElla's Kitchen is a presenting partner for Everyman's Baby Club screenings, providing complimentary pouches for babies at these baby-friendly cinema events.
• DeliveroominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeliveroo partnership enables delivery of Spielburger menu items from Everyman venues to customers at home.
• The Grove Hotel & SpaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Everyman in the Garden summer outdoor cinema screenings at The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire, including dinner and cinema packages.
• National TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Theatre Live brings live British theatre screenings to Everyman venues across the UK.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cineworld Group: Largest UK cinema operator with multiplex venues; competes directly with Everyman for film audiences, particularly as Cineworld has expanded premium formats (e.g., IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX) that rival Everyman's experiential positioning.
• Omniplex Cinemas: Irish cinema operator that disclosed a 5.35% stake in Everyman in March 2026; operates a comparable premium-focused cinema circuit across Ireland and the UK, making it both a competitor and a strategic stakeholder.
• Picturehouse Cinemas: UK independent boutique cinema chain with a comparable premium/independent positioning, in-seat dining, and curated programming; the closest direct competitor to Everyman's premium hospitality-anchored model.
• Odeon Cinemas (AMC Theatres): Pan-European cinema chain owned by AMC Theatres, with substantial UK presence including premium iSense and IMAX screens; competes directly with Everyman for mainstream and premium filmgoers.
• Showcase Cinemas: UK and US cinema chain operating multiplexes with premium formats and dine-in options (e.g., XPlus, Showcase Cinema de Lux); competes with Everyman for premium audience occasions.
• Curzon Cinemas: Independent UK cinema chain focused on arthouse, independent film, and curated events; overlaps with Everyman's premium/independent positioning and event cinema programming (National Theatre Live, opera).
• Reel Cinemas: UK cinema chain with multiple locations offering premium seating, dine-in service, and bar experiences; comparable mid-market premium positioning to Everyman, especially outside London.
• Vue Cinemas: Major UK multiplex operator with premium big-screen formats (e.g., IMAX, VIP, recliner seating); directly competes with Everyman on location overlap, premium experience, and event cinema programming.

Broad incumbents

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: US-based dine-in cinema chain with strict service-to-seat hospitality model; an internationally comparable premium cinema concept that benchmarks Everyman's service-led differentiation and food & beverage integration.

Emerging players

• The Light Cinemas: Smaller UK independent cinema chain offering premium seating and dine-in service; an emerging direct competitor in the boutique premium segment, particularly in regional UK markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/everymancinema
• Xx.com/everymancinema

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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