Yorck Kinogruppe

What Yorck Kinogruppe does

Yorck Kinogruppe (legal entity: Yorck-Kino GmbH) is a privately held German cinema operator founded in 1977 and headquartered in Berlin, running 14 cinema venues across Berlin's major districts (Mitte, Charlottenburg, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Prenzlauer Berg, Pankow, Schöneberg, Dahlem), plus partner access to City Kinos in Munich. Its core offering is cinema exhibition built on a hybrid programming model — arthouse, international, classic, and mainstream titles — supplemented by curated, branded film series such as MonGay (weekly LGBTQ+ screenings for 25+ years), CreepyCrypt horror, in the mood Asian cinema, Nolan Revisited, and DEFA retrospectives, plus director Q&As and live opera broadcasts from Deutsche Oper Berlin. The technology stack is conventional cinema-exhibition hardware (Christie-Laser-4K projection and Dolby 7.1 surround at flagship Kino International) layered onto a consumer-facing website and the Yorck mobile app for ticketing and membership management.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, multi-stream revenue model: individual ticket sales across all venues, a recurring Yorck Unlimited subscription at €19.90/month or €238.80/year (12-month minimum) covering unlimited regular screenings across Yorck Berlin and City Kinos Munich, a free Yorck Membership with €1 savings per online ticket and a 1-point-per-€1 loyalty mechanic, concessions and food-and-beverage (including the seasonal Sommergarten outdoor venue at Filmtheater am Friedrichshain), digital and physical gift vouchers (€17.90–€238.80), and B2B revenue from school cinema programs (Kino für Schulen) and private cinema rentals (Kinos mieten). Distribution is anchored by physical venues augmented by online ticketing (up to 30 days in advance), iOS/Android apps, and a marketing mix spanning Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Letterboxd, email newsletters, and special events.

Customer segments are horizontal and consumer-led: general cinema audiences seeking programming alternatives to mainstream multiplexes, frequent cinema-goers monetized via the Unlimited subscription, cinephiles attracted by retrospectives and director appearances, and school groups served through the education channel. The company holds no patents, has no disclosed external investors or funding rounds, and reports no AI/ML capabilities; its competitive position rests on heritage Berlin venues, programming depth, brand recognition, and the integrated subscription-plus-loyalty ecosystem spanning Berlin and Munich partner cinemas.

Name

Yorck Kinogruppe

Legal name

Yorck-Kino GmbH

Website

https://yorck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yorck Kinogruppe is a privately held Berlin cinema operator (Yorck-Kino GmbH) running 14 art-house and mainstream venues across Berlin plus partner cinemas in Munich, monetized through ticket sales, a €19.90/month Yorck Unlimited subscription, a freemium loyalty program, concessions, gift vouchers, and school and private-event rentals, serving general audiences, cinephiles, and frequent cinema-goers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema Exhibition Services

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)

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), Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Cinema exhibition services
• Art house cinema
• Cinema subscription program
• Film programming series
• Cinema venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual cinema ticket sales across all 14 cinemas in Berlin and City Kinos in Munich
2. Yorck Unlimited Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription providing unlimited cinema access for €19.90/month or €238.80/year, with 10% discount on concessions
3. Concessions and Food Service: Revenue from snacks, drinks, and food including the Sommergarten outdoor venue
4. Gift Vouchers and Merchandise: Sale of digital and physical gift vouchers for cinema experiences and merchandise
5. Cinema Rentals and Private Events: Renting out cinema auditoriums for private events, screenings, and corporate functions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yorck Kinogruppe operates a chain of 14 cinema venues across Berlin plus partner cinemas in Munich, screening art house, indie, international, and mainstream films. The company sells individual tickets, runs the Yorck Unlimited monthly/annual cinema subscription (€19.90/month), offers a free loyalty membership with point collection, gift vouchers, concessions, and rents out auditoriums for private and corporate events. Curated film series (MonGay, CreepyCrypt, Nolan Revisited, DEFA retrospectives) and special events with director Q&As distinguish the programming.

Product overview

Yorck Kinogruppe operates as a cinema chain with 14 theater venues across Berlin and Munich. The core product consists of cinema screenings across diverse genres. The portfolio includes subscription programs (Yorck Unlimited at €19.90/month), a free loyalty membership with point collection, gift vouchers in digital and printed formats, seasonal outdoor cinema events (ARTE Sommerkino), and curated film series programming (MonGay, Creepy Crypt, Nolan Revisited, DEFA retrospectives). Additional services encompass school cinema programs, private cinema rentals, a food & beverage service (Sommergarten beer garden), and a mobile app for ticketing. The company also hosts special screening events with director Q&As and live opera broadcasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yorck Unlimited: Monthly/yearly cinema subscription service offering unlimited access to regular screenings across all Yorck cinemas in Berlin and City Kinos in Munich for €19.90/month or €238.80/year, with additional discounts on snacks, drinks, and companion tickets.

Products and services

• Yorck Membership Free loyalty program offering €1 savings per online ticket, 1 point per €1 spent on tickets and concessions (redeemable for rewards), and free cancellation up to 90 minutes before showtime.
• Yorck Unlimited Monthly or annual cinema subscription offering unlimited access to regular screenings across 14 Yorck cinemas in Berlin and City Kinos Munich for €19.90/month or €238.80/year, with 10% discount on snacks, drinks, and up to 5 companion tickets. Requires 12-month minimum contract.
• Kinogutscheine (Cinema Gift Vouchers) Digital and physical gift vouchers for cinema experiences, including vouchers for two (€32.90), single person (€17.90), €25 and €50 value vouchers, and Yorck Unlimited gift certificates (€238.80). Valid for 6 months from purchase.
• ARTE Sommerkino Kulturforum Open-air cinema series at Kulturforum featuring European arthouse films, running seasonally (June 17 to August 28, 2026) in partnership with ARTE, including Q&A events and special screenings.
• Cinema Venues (14 Locations) 14 cinema venues across Berlin and Munich, including Kino International, delphi LUX, Delphi Filmpalast, Cinema Paris, Kant Kino, Babylon Kreuzberg, Yorck, Filmtheater am Friedrichshain, Passage, Rollberg, Neues Off, Odeon, Blauer Stern, Capitol Dahlem, and ARTE Sommerkino Kulturforum.
• Sommergarten Outdoor beer garden at Filmtheater am Friedrichshain serving drinks, Pinsa, and hosting events, open daily from 17:00.
• Filmreihen (Film Series) Curated film series including MonGay (LGBTQ+ films running for 25+ years), Creepy Crypt (weekly horror), in the mood (Asian cinema), Sneak Preview, Classic Sneak, Fetch, Simply the Worst, Breaking News, Craft Club, Boulevard Noir, Cine en Espanol, Cine Club, Screen Legends, Queerfilmnacht, #2030, Best of Cinema, and others.
• Special Screenings & Events Special event screenings with director Q&As, premieres, retrospectives (Nolan Revisited, 80 Jahre DEFA series), festivals (HUMP! Film Festival), literature events, and live opera broadcasts (Deutsche Oper im Kino).
• Kino für Schulen (School Cinema) Educational cinema program designed for school groups with special programming and rates.
• Kinos mieten (Cinema Rentals) Private cinema rental service for corporate events, birthdays, and special occasions.
• Yorck App Mobile application for booking tickets, managing Yorck membership, accessing program listings, and receiving push notifications for new releases.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AG Kino - Gilde e.V.minorOthersIndustry association membership for German independent cinemas. Logo displayed in footer indicating membership in the AG Kino trade organization.
• CICAE (International Confederation of Art Cinemas)minorOthersInternational art cinema confederation membership. Logo displayed indicating partnership with the global art house cinema network.
• Europa CinemasminorOthersEuropean cinema network promoting European films. Logo displayed indicating membership in Europa Cinemas network.
• Medienboard Berlin-BrandenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm funding body for Berlin-Brandenburg region. Logo displayed indicating partnership with regional film funding organization.
• ARTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded ARTE Sommerkino series at Kulturforum featuring European arthouse films. Includes Q&A events and special screenings sponsored by ARTE.
• City Kinos MunichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner cinema chain in Munich accessible with Yorck Unlimited subscription, expanding the subscription service beyond Berlin.
• Deutsche Oper BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinematic presentations of Deutsche Oper Berlin productions at delphi LUX, bringing opera performances to cinema audiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BABYLON Berlin: Historic Berlin art-house cinema with curated programming and cultural event focus, directly competing with Yorck's flagship art-house venues such as Kino International and Delphi Filmpalast for cinephile audiences.
• CineStar: Largest German cinema chain with multiplexes and program cinemas across major German cities, directly competing with Yorck for art-house and mainstream audiences, particularly in urban centers.
• City Kinos München: Munich-based art-house cinema operator that is a current Yorck Unlimited partner, offering directly comparable curated programming and subscription interop to Yorck subscribers.
• Kinopolis: German cinema chain operating multiplexes and premium-format locations, comparable in scale and urban programming mix to Yorck's network of venues.
• CinemaxX: Major German cinema chain operating multiplex locations with broad programming, competing with Yorck for mainstream and event-film audiences across Germany including Berlin.
• Kino Arsenal: Berlin-based independent art-house cinema affiliated with the German Film Museum, competing with Yorck for the most curated, film-historical, and auteur-driven programming segment in the city.

Broad incumbents

• Cineworld Group: Global cinema exhibition incumbent with broad portfolios including art-house-leaning brands, providing a benchmark for subscription and loyalty programs in cinema exhibition at scale.
• Delphi Filmpalast: Operated by Yorck itself as part of the chain, but illustrative of the broader Berlin historic-cinema competitive set; comparable art-house theaters in Charlottenburg directly compete for the same neighborhood audience.

Regional players

• Pathé: European cinema chain with strong presence in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, comparable in curated programming and premium-format venues to Yorck's art-house positioning in Germany.

Others

• Deutsche Oper Berlin: Strategic content partner of Yorck, broadcasting live opera to delphi LUX; representative of the cultural-institution ecosystem that provides Yorck with differentiated, non-film content streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yorck.kinogruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yorck-kinogruppe
• Instagraminstagram.com/yorck.kinogruppe
• Xx.com/Yorck_Kinos

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Investors

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Investments

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