Who owns Odeon?
Odeon is owned by AMC Theatres (the United States, NYSE: AMC), which has owned the brand since 30 November 2016.[1] Odeon was founded in 1928 in Birmingham and was independent until 2016.
Key facts
- Current owner
- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1928–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Leawood, Kansas
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Birmingham
- Founded
- 1928
- Category
- Media & entertainment › Live & sport › Cinema chains
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: AMC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Odeon
Odeon is the largest cinema chain in Britain and Ireland, founded in 1928 and known for its art deco buildings, several of which are listed. AMC acquired the group in 2016 for about £921 million. Its name was chosen in 1928 both for the Greek word for a theatre and as an acronym of a phrase about its founder Oscar Deutsch entertaining the nation.
Ownership timeline of Odeon
- 2016 – present AMC Theatres [1] verified
Where Odeon sits in AMC Theatres
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Odeon?
The parent company of Odeon is AMC Theatres, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Odeon British or American?
Odeon originated in the United Kingdom in 1928, but it is owned today by AMC Theatres, which is headquartered in the United States. So Odeon is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has AMC Theatres owned Odeon?
AMC Theatres has owned Odeon since 30 November 2016.
Who owned Odeon before AMC Theatres?
Odeon was an independent company from its founding in 1928 in Birmingham until AMC Theatres acquired it in 2016.
Is Odeon still owned by AMC Theatres?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Odeon is still owned by AMC Theatres. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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