An entertainment franchise with a significant presence in southeast Michigan is being taken over by a European-based owner.

Emagine Entertainment has been acquired by Kinepolis, a Belgian cinema chain, for $105 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Emagine theaters in the metropolitan Detroit area that are part of the franchise include:

• Emagine Macomb, 15251 23 Mile Road Macomb Township

• The Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine, 211 S Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

• Emagine Woodhaven 21720 Allen Road, Woodhaven

• Emagine Canton, 39535 Ford Road, Canton

• Emagine Novi, 44425 West Twelve Mile Road, Novi

• The Riviera Powered by Emagine, 30170 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills

• Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham

• Emagine Rochester Hil

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