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Proposed Merger Of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte & Megabox Collapses

Proposed Merger Of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte & Megabox Collapses

The proposed integration of South Korea's second and third-largest cinema chains has collapsed following the expiration of an MOU. The failure leaves Megabox facing corporate rehabilitation and Lotte to pivot toward independent growth.

Culture ·2 Jul 2026, 11:08 ·Maya Calder 3 min read