Cinémas Chaplin

What Cinémas Chaplin does

Cinémas Chaplin is a privately held French cinema operator (SARL CINEMA CHAPLIN, SIREN 602041972, registered capital €24,391.84) running two independent theaters in central Paris — Chaplin Denfert at 24 Place Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement, 130 seats) and Chaplin Saint-Lambert at 6 Rue Péclet (15th arrondissement, 287 seats across three screens), totaling 417 seats across 4 screens. The chain exhibits film programming supported by digital projection, 5.1/7.1 surround sound, Dolby CP 750 processing, and 3D capability, alongside dedicated online ticketing infrastructure hosted by CINE GROUP (achat.lescinemaschaplin.fr) accepting credit card and major mobile wallet payments.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with diversified revenue streams: standard and discounted individual tickets (€6.90–€10.90), the Chaplin Prestige loyalty card (€69 for 10 places valid 6 months), birthday party packages (€12.90–€19.90/child), private screen rentals (60–137 seats for corporate events), school/leisure-center educational programs (MA TOILE plus national initiatives), concession sales, and annual festivals (Little Films Festival, Courts Charlie Courts!). Curated independent/art-house film programming and recurring community events differentiate the chain from mainstream multiplex operators. The GTM motion blends direct box office sales, online booking, organic social, newsletters, and event-driven demand.

The operator has 7 employees and no external venture or institutional capital. Strategic posture is best characterized as stable, community-anchored operation rather than expansion, with growth levers concentrated on deepening existing programming IP, school partnerships, and private-event utilization of existing capacity.

Name

Cinémas Chaplin

Legal name

CINEMA CHAPLIN

Website

https://lescinemaschaplin.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema Exhibition and Movie Theaters

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ), Special Event Screenings & Pop-up Cinemas (MPADAKAE), Programming, Booking & Repertory Exhibition Services (MPADAKAL), Cinema Concessions & On-site F&B Operations (MPADAKAN), Cinema & Movie Ticketing (HSACALAD)

Keywords

• Independent cinema exhibition
• Art-house film screenings
• Private cinema rentals
• School cinema programs
• Loyalty card subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cinema Ticket Sales: Core revenue stream from individual and group ticket sales for film screenings across four cinema screens. Online booking fees apply based on transaction amount. Standard tickets, reduced rates for students/seniors/unemployed, and child pricing available.
2. Loyalty Cards (Carte d'abonnement): Sale of rechargeable loyalty cards offering 10 places valid for 6 months, with a maximum of 3 places per screening. Cards are rechargeable and non-nominative. This provides recurring prepaid revenue.
3. Birthday Party Packages: Complete birthday party packages for children including film screening, workshop activities, party favors (popcorn, sweets, water), invitation cards, and surprise gifts. Two tiers: Complete formula at 19.90€ per child, Reduced formula at 12.90€ per child.
4. Private Event Rentals: Revenue from privatizing cinema screens for corporate events, private screenings, birthdays, company evenings, cocktails, live events, and theater performances. Capacities range from 60 to 137 seats per screen.
5. School and Leisure Center Programs: Specialized educational screening programs for schools (Mon Premier Cinéma, École et Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, Lycéens et Apprentis au Cinéma) and leisure centers. MA TOILE program offers themed 4-film cycles with pedagogical materials at special rates.
6. Concession Sales: Revenue from food and beverage sales including popcorn, hot dogs, drinks, and candy. Mentioned in event descriptions as part of the cinema experience offering during special nights and regular screenings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cinémas Chaplin operates two independent cinema theaters in Paris (Chaplin Denfert in the 14th arrondissement and Chaplin Saint-Lambert in the 15th arrondissement), offering film screenings across four screens with a combined capacity of 417 seats. Beyond standard movie exhibition, the company provides an online ticketing platform, loyalty subscription cards, birthday party packages for children, private venue rentals for corporate and personal events, school educational programs, and annual film festivals (Little Films Festival and Courts Charlie Courts).

Product overview

Les Cinémas Chaplin is a cinema chain operating two theaters in Paris: Chaplin Denfert (14th arrondissement, 130-seat main screen) and Chaplin Saint-Lambert (15th arrondissement, three screens with 137, 90, and 60 seats totaling 287). The core offering centers on film exhibition across both locations, supported by an online ticket booking platform (achat.lescinemaschaplin.fr) and the Chaplin Prestige loyalty program. Value-added services include Ciné Anniversaire kids' birthday packages, private screen rentals, and educational programs (MA TOILE, Mon Premier Cinéma, École et Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, Lycéens et Apprentis au Cinéma). Seasonal events such as the Little Films Festival (animated shorts for children) and Cours Charlie Courts! (short film competition) add community engagement. Both sites support 2D and 3D screenings with digital sound systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chaplin Prestige: Loyalty program with subscription cards for regular customers.

Products and services

• Les Cinémas Chaplin - Cinema Chain Operations

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MA TOILE Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Schools enrolled in the MA TOILE program receive themed 4-film cycles with pedagogical materials, presentations by Chaplin staff, and special school pricing. Registration for 2026-2027 opens May-September 2026.
• CINE GROUPcoreTechnology or IntegrationCINE GROUP SAS (based in Levallois-Perret) provides the online ticketing and reservation platform (achat.lescinemaschaplin.fr) for both Chaplin cinema locations. They handle reservation management, ticket issuance, payment processing, and customer account systems.
• The Boxoffice CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb development company responsible for building the lescinemaschaplin.fr website. Developed by Sylvain BENET and Nicolas DUPART for this company.
• National Cinema Education ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with national French cinema education initiatives: Mon Premier Cinéma, École et Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, and Lycéens et Apprentis au Cinéma. These programs provide subsidized cinema access for students at all education levels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Le Champo: Le Champo is a long-running independent art-house cinema in Paris's Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement) specializing in repertory, classic, and auteur films. Comparable as a small independent Parisian cinema with a curated, niche programming focus and a loyal cinephile audience.
• Cinéma Épée de Bois / Cinéma des Cinéastes: These are small independent art-house cinemas in Paris focused on repertory, documentary, and international cinema. Comparable as small-footprint Parisian cinemas with curated programming, modest screen counts, and event-driven audience engagement.
• Cinéma Le Louxor: Le Louxor is an independent heritage cinema in Paris's 10th arrondissement known for art-house and repertory programming. Highly comparable as a small independent Paris cinema focusing on curated, non-mainstream programming and community-driven events.
• MK2: MK2 is a French independent cinema chain and distributor specializing in art-house, independent, and repertory programming across Paris and other French cities. It is the most directly comparable peer, sharing Cinémas Chaplin's curated programming philosophy, multi-location Paris footprint, and combined exhibition-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Pathé: Pathé is a historic French cinema and production company operating a large network of cinemas in Paris and across France. It is comparable as a multi-screen Parisian cinema operator with online ticketing, loyalty programs, and event services, though it benefits from far greater scale and vertical integration into content production.
• UGC: UGC is one of France's largest cinema chains with a major Paris presence spanning mainstream and arthouse programming. Comparable as a Paris-based multi-screen cinema operator offering loyalty programs, online booking, and event rentals, though at vastly larger scale and with broader programming.
• Gaumont Pathé: Gaumont-Pathé is a major French cinema chain combining the Gaumont and Pathé exhibition brands with broad programming across Paris. Comparable as a multi-screen Paris operator with online booking, special events, and premium formats, although it competes primarily in the mainstream segment and at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Lost in Frenchlation: Lost in Frenchlation is a Paris-based cinema club curating English-subtitled screenings of French films in independent venues. Comparable as a Parisian curated-cinema programmer serving a niche audience, though it operates as a programming partner rather than venue owner.
• Carlotta Films: Carlotta Films is a French distributor and operator of art-house repertory cinema content, including DVD/Bluray distribution and curated screenings. Comparable as an art-house-focused French cinema operator with overlapping audience and programming sensibility, though more distribution-weighted.

Regional players

• Sovimir / Les 7 Batignolles: Independent Parisian cinema in the 17th arrondissement operating a small multi-screen venue with art-house-leaning programming. Comparable as a small independent Paris cinema with curated programming and event offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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