UKCA news

August saw total UK cinema admissions of over 17 million, making it the second-biggest month since the pandemic and the biggest August for cinemas since 2018.

The first ever UK National Cinema Weekend has been announced, taking place nationwide on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with participating cinemas offering tickets to all screenings for just £4.

In response to recent news reports around privacy concerns raised by the increasing use of Meta Glasses and other wearable technology, the UK Cinema Association has published a statement on behalf of its members.

The Association was greatly saddened to hear of the recent passing of longstanding member Barrie C Stead, most recently owner and operator of the Hollywood Plaza Cinema in Scarborough.

The UK Cinema Association has announced plans for its 2026 annual conference, 'Retention, Reach, Revenue: Growing Cinema Audiences', to be held on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May at Vue London Westfield (Shepherd’s Bush).

The UK Cinema Association was very saddened to learn today of the passing of former Association President Stan Fishman CBE. Stan was 96.

The UK Cinema Association has issued a statement following the decision by Netflix to withdraw from the competition to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, seemingly leaving the way open for a deal with Paramount Skydance.

It was with great sadness that the Association learnt yesterday of the passing of Lydia Pohani, one of the key figures in the world of screening advertising - and indeed UK exhibition - over the last 70 years.

Charles Morris of Northern Morris Cinemas has been recognised for his lifetime contribution to the UK cinema sector in the New Year Honours List 2026, receiving an MBE for 'services to cinema in the North of England'.

The UK Cinema Association has today announced details of a new partnership with Attensi, a global leader in game-based simulation training, to deliver deaf awareness and introductory British Sign Language (BSL) training to cinema staff across the UK.