Reel Cinemas Ltd
British cinema chain
Reel Cinemas Ltd is a chain of multiplex cinemas based in the United Kingdom.
History
The first cinema in the chain was the Curzon Cinema in Loughborough, which was established in 2001. Cinemas in other cities and towns were then added to the newly formed Curzon Leisure Group over the next few years. In 2005, the chain was renamed Reel Cinemas Ltd.
REEL Cinemas is a family-owned, independent UK cinema operator with 16 sites and 88 screens nationwide, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. Bringing together the latest films with live-streamed theatre, opera and concerts, REEL creates cinemas with a strong community focus - places where people come together, and where audiences can feel the magic, not just the movies.
In March 2020, all UK cinemas closed indefinitely due to a national lockdown in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Locations
Reel Cinemas currently have 16 cinema complexes throughout the United Kingdom.
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