What Kino Polska TV SA does

Kino Polska TV S.A. is a publicly traded Polish media group (Warsaw Stock Exchange ticker: KIN, ISIN: PLKNOPL00014), headquartered in Warsaw, operating a portfolio of 55 linear thematic television channels distributed across approximately 69 international markets. The company's channel portfolio covers Polish cinema (Kino Polska), Polish music (Kino Polska Muzyka), general entertainment (Stopklatka, Zoom TV), combat sports (FightBox), fashion (FashionBox), documentary (DocuBox), extreme sports (Fast&FunBox), music videos (360 TuneBox), gaming and anime (Gametoon), and a suite of FilmBox+ branded film channels (Hits, Comedy, Action, Festival, Emotion), supported by native apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

The group distributes content through digital terrestrial television (DTT), cable networks, satellite platforms, VOD services, and its proprietary FILMBOX+ SVOD streaming platform, which offers thousands of film and series titles alongside 17 live TV channels. Programming is delivered both as broadcast channels and as licensed content to third-party operators and cinemas, leveraging over 20 years of curated Polish cinema and themed-channel library assets.

Kino Polska TV generates revenue through four primary streams: (1) TV channel distribution fees from cable, satellite, and DTT platform operators; (2) advertising sales across the channel portfolio, handled through a broker relationship; (3) program license sales to third-party platforms and services; and (4) SVOD subscription revenue from FILMBOX+. Since March 2022, Canal+ Group has progressively acquired full control of the company through SPI International B.V., with corporate restructuring including the February 2022 merger with Kino Polska Muzyka Sp. z o.o. and the November 2024 merger with Stopklatka S.A.

Name

Kino Polska TV SA

Legal name

Kino Polska TV S.A.

Website

https://relacjeinwestorskie.kinopolska.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kino Polska TV S.A. is a publicly traded Polish media group operating 55 linear thematic TV channels across 69 international markets, plus the FILMBOX+ SVOD streaming service, serving viewers, platform operators, advertisers, and licensees under Canal+ Group ownership via SPI International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thematic Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

FAST Channel Networks & Platforms (MPACAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

SVOD Streaming Channels (Subscription OTT) (MPABAHAB), National General-Entertainment Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAA), Sports Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAE)

Keywords

• Thematic TV channels
• SVOD streaming platform
• Content licensing
• Broadcast distribution
• Video on demand

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. TV Channel Distribution: Distribution fees from cable, satellite, and DTT platform operators for broadcasting thematic channels
2. Advertising Sales: Sale of advertising inventory across the TV channel portfolio through advertising brokers
3. Program License Sales: Sale of broadcasting licenses for TV content to third-party platforms and services
4. SVOD Subscriptions: Subscription revenue from the FILMBOX+ streaming platform

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kino Polska TV SA operates a portfolio of 55 thematic linear television channels distributed across 69 international markets via digital terrestrial television (DTT), cable networks, and satellite platforms. The company curates and broadcasts Polish cinema, music, combat sports, fashion, documentaries, gaming, and lifestyle programming, and also operates the FilmBox+ SVOD streaming service with thousands of titles and 17 live TV channels. Revenue is generated through channel distribution fees paid by platform operators, advertising sales through brokers, program rights licensing to third parties, and SVOD subscriptions.

Product overview

Kino Polska TV SA is a leading Polish media group operating a portfolio of 55 linear TV channels across 69 markets internationally, along with the FilmBox+ SVOD streaming platform. The company distributes content for television, VOD platforms, streaming services and cinemas, and sells program licenses. The portfolio includes dedicated channels for Polish cinema (Kino Polska), Polish music (Kino Polska Muzyka), general entertainment (Stopklatka, Zoom TV), combat sports (FightBox), fashion (FashionBox), documentaries (DocuBox), music (360 TuneBox), extreme sports (Fast&FunBox), and the FilmBox+ branded film channels (Hits, Comedy, Action, Festival, Emotion) plus the streaming service FilmBox+ Stream with 17 live channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FilmBox+: Streaming service and package of thematic television channels including FilmBox Premium HD, FilmBox Family, FilmBox Action, FilmBox Arthouse, FilmBox Extra HD
• Stopklatka
• Kino Polska
• Kino Polska Muzyka
• Zoom TV
• Gametoon
• FightBox
• DocuBox
• FashionBox
• Fast&FunBox
• FunBox
• 360 TuneBox

Products and services

• Kino Polska

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• M7 GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerM7 Group, based in Luxembourg, is a subsidiary of Canal+ and one of Europe's largest IP-based satellite TV platform operators. Yassine Bouzoubaa serves as CEO of M7 Group while also serving as Supervisory Board Chairman of Kino Polska TV.
• SPI International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPI International Group is part of the same group structure as Kino Polska TV. Katarzyna Woźnicka serves as CFO and COO of SPI International Group. Yassine Bouzoubaa and Frederic Berardi serve as non-executive board members of SPI International B.V.
• Stopklatka S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary merged into Kino Polska TV S.A. Registration of merger completed in November 2024. Stopklatka operates the Stopklatka TV channel and Stopklatka.pl portal. Marta Pałucka, currently Supervisory Board member, serves as Vice President of Finance at Kino Świat (subsidiary of Canal+ Polska).
• Advertising BrokercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKino Polska signed agreement with an advertising broker in July 2024, extending cooperation further in September 2025. The broker handles advertising sales for the TV channel portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• TVN Group (Warner Bros. Discovery): Major Polish commercial broadcaster offering general entertainment and thematic channels. Comparable in operating Polish-language TV channels and competing for the same advertising and distribution revenues.
• Canal+ Polska: Operates Canal+ premium pay-TV channels and platform in Poland, related to Kino Polska's ultimate parent. Comparable in pay-TV channel operations and Polish audience focus.
• Polsat Group: Leading Polish commercial broadcaster with a portfolio of national and thematic channels. Comparable in operating multiple Polish TV channels and competing for audience share and advertising.

Broad incumbents

• BBC Studios: Operates branded TV channels globally and distributes content to multiple platforms. Comparable in international channel distribution, content licensing, and SVOD operations.
• A+E Networks International: Operates thematic channels (History, Crime + Investigation, Lifetime) globally. Comparable in international thematic channel distribution and content licensing.
• Warner Bros. Discovery (formerly Discovery Networks): Operates thematic channels (Discovery, ID, HGTV, etc.) distributed globally and runs a major SVOD streaming platform. Comparable in thematic channel portfolio and streaming strategy.
• AMC Networks International: Global operator of thematic movie and entertainment channels (AMC, Film电视, etc.) distributed via cable, satellite, and OTT. Comparable in running multi-channel thematic portfolios with subscription and advertising revenue.
• Paramount Global (Networks): Operates international thematic channels (MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Paramount Network). Comparable in thematic channel portfolio and global distribution strategy.

Direct peers

• SPI International Group: Sister company within the same group structure, operating thematic TV channels and the FilmBox+ streaming service globally. Directly comparable in content portfolio, channel operations, and distribution model.
• Kino Świat: Polish film distributor and subsidiary of Canal+ Polska, focused on theatrical film distribution. Comparable in Polish film distribution and partnership with Canal+ ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kino-polska-tv-s.a.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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