Private company

Megabox

South Korean movie theater chain

Megabox Joongang (Korean: 메가박스중앙; stylized as MEGABOX; 메가박스) is a multiplex cinema chain in South Korea, and the third largest multiplex theater company in the country, after CJ CGV and Lotte Cinema. It is headquartered in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It was established in 2000 as a joint venture between Orion Confectionery and Loews Cineplex Entertainment, owned jointly by Sony Pictures and Universal Studios.2 It is part of Contentree JoongAng.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Megabox Joongang (Korean: 메가박스중앙; stylized as MEGABOX; 메가박스) is a multiplex cinema chain in South Korea, and the third largest multiplex theater company in the country, after CJ CGV and Lotte Cinema. It is headquartered in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It was established in 2000 as a joint venture between Orion Confectionery and Loews Cineplex Entertainment, owned jointly by Sony Pictures and Universal Studios. It later merged with Cinus, owned by JoongAng Group's Media Network, in 2010. Currently, it operates 722 screens at 105 locations nationwide.2

Corporate structure

Megabox is part of a group headed by Contentree JoongAng. 8 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Contentree JoongAng Seoul
    • Megabox Seoul
    • SLL Subsidiary · Seoul
      • B.A. Entertainment Subsidiary · South Korea
      • Climax Studio Subsidiary · South Korea
      • Film Monster Subsidiary · South Korea
      • Production H Subsidiary · South Korea
      • UNCORE Subsidiary · South Korea

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Megabox is owned by a consortium of Australia-based Macquarie Group and Joongang Media Network subsidiary jcontentree. The first Megabox launched in COEX Mall in Samseong-dong in 2000 followed by another two years later in Busan for the international film festival. The chain grew to 14 branches. It was owned by North American-based Loews Cineplex Entertainment before being sold off by Onex Corporation in 2005.

Megabox is a multiplex theater. There is Art Nine, which is screened exclusively for art films. You can also watch art films at Megabox COEX.

On May 8, 2025, Megabox parent company JoongAng Group announced to merge the cinema chain alongside Lotte Cinema, forming as joint venture in hope to increase the competitiveness with CJ CGV. However, Lotte Shopping disclosed on July 1, 2026 that the memorandum of understanding between the two parties was terminated, resulting in the proposed merger's collapse.

From Wikipedia’s article on Megabox (cinema chain), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

Dolby Atmos (Goyang Starfield, Daejeon Hyundai Outlet, Mokdong, Sangam World Cup Stadium, Seongsu, Suwon Starfield, Chungju yeonsu, Pohang, Hanam Starfield): The upgraded version of the M2 adds Barco's premium 6P laser projector projection system that delivers 56,000 lumens brightness and 4096x2160 full 4K UHD resolution through six laser sources, Prima Silver Premium Screen, and Meyer Sound EXP (US) and Dolby ATMOS (US).

PREMIUM (Daejeon, Shindae, Cheonan, COEX): Seats offer two arm rests, Mayer/JBL High power speakers, personal tables.

TABLE M (Gwangju, Gimpo, Daegu, Deokcheon, Mokdong, Baekseok, Sokcho, Jeonju, Kintex, Paju Geumchon, Haeundae): The auditorium is equipped with a table to secure individual space and rests for both arms.

BOUTIQUE M (Bundang, Central, COEX): Boutique hotel personality.

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BALCONY M (Bundang): Balcony seating.

The FIRST CLUB (KINTEX): Bed-type seating and VIP lounge

DRIVE M (Yongin): Open-air car theater with a barbecue.

OPEN M (Baekseok, One mount): Urban camping installed on a rooftop.

MEGA KIDS BOX (Yeongtong): Children's theater with high-definition screen for watching movies in bright surroundings.

From Wikipedia’s article on Megabox (cinema chain), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 2000Founded Founded1

Sources

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