Cineplex
The site of Canada's largest movie theatre chain with tickets, showtimes and Scene+ rewards.
Cineplex at a glance
Cineplex is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in Canada, currently ranked #159 in the country. It was founded in 1979 by Garth Drabinsky and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Today Cineplex is owned by Cineplex Inc.. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 15 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through ticket sales, concessions, media. Its closest rivals include landmarkcinemas.com, ticketmaster.ca, fandango.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 14.1 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 14.5 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 15 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 15.9 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in Canada, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Canada86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 4.5 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Canada
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| cineplex | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Canada web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in Canada
Company information
- Website
- cineplex.com
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- Cineplex Inc.
- Owner type
- Public company
- Founders
- Garth Drabinsky
- Founded
- 1979
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Employees
- 10,000+
- Ownership
- Cineplex Inc. controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- English, French
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Cineplex operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on Canada. The site of Canada's largest movie theatre chain with tickets, showtimes and Scene+ rewards. Revenue comes mainly from ticket sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Ticket sales
- Concessions
- Media
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- Canada
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Canada)
- #159 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in Canada
- Global rank
- 3000
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| landmarkcinemas.com | ≈ 9 million / month | #160 class competitor | — |
| ticketmaster.ca | ≈ 6.7 million / month | #161 class competitor | — |
| fandango.com | ≈ 4.5 million / month | #162 class competitor | — |
What is Cineplex?
Cineplex (cineplex.com) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in Canada. The site of Canada's largest movie theatre chain with tickets, showtimes and Scene+ rewards. It ranks #159 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns Cineplex?
The site is operated by Cineplex Inc., founded by Garth Drabinsky. The company was established in 1979 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It employs around 10,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Cineplex at roughly 15 million visits per month, about 0.5 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How Cineplex makes money
Revenue comes primarily from ticket sales, alongside concessions, media.
Competitors in Canada
Its closest rivals include landmarkcinemas.com, ticketmaster.ca, fandango.com.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1979
Cineplex is founded in Toronto, Canada.
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #159 among the most visited websites in Canada.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Cineplex?
Cineplex is operated by Cineplex Inc.. Public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Cineplex headquartered?
Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
When was Cineplex founded?
Cineplex was founded in 1979 by Garth Drabinsky.
How many employees does Cineplex have?
Cineplex employs approximately 10,000+ people.
What is Cineplex's revenue?
Cineplex's revenue: ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are Cineplex's competitors?
Main competitors in Canada include landmarkcinemas.com, ticketmaster.ca, fandango.com.
How does Cineplex make money?
Mainly ticket sales, concessions, media.
Is Cineplex publicly traded?
Cineplex's ownership: Public company.
How many visitors does Cineplex get?
Third-party estimates place Cineplex at roughly 15 million visits per month, mostly from Canada, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is Cineplex safe?
Cineplex is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 1979 and ranked #159 in Canada; use the official domain cineplex.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementscineplex.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageCanada and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos