MBO Cinemas
| MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd (2003 – May 11, 2021) MBO Cinema Sdn Bhd (December 19, 2021 – March 10, 2026) | |
| Company type | Private Limited Company |
| Industry | Media, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2003 (original) December 19, 2021 (revival) |
| Defunct | May 11, 2021 (original)[1] March 10, 2026 (revival)[2] |
| Fate | Acquired by GSC (original) |
| Headquarters | Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
Number of locations | 10 |
Area served | West Malaysia |
| Products | Cinemas |
Number of employees | (100+) |
| Website | www |
MBO Cinema Sdn. Bhd. (trading as MBO Cinemas), also known as MBO for short, was a chain of cinemas in Malaysia.[3] It is the third largest cinema chain in the country after Golden Screen Cinemas and TGV Cinemas. MBO Cinemas went into liquidation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Later in 2021, Golden Screen Cinemas acquired the majority assets of MBO Cinemas.[5] On 19 December, 2021, it was relaunched with new investors under a different management.[6]
MBO Cinemas operated 9 outlets in Peninsular Malaysia located at Atria Shopping Gallery, Space U8, Taiping Sentral Mall, Teluk Intan, Elements Mall Melaka, Melaka Mall, Brem Mall, U-Mall Skudai and Quayside Mall.[7][8]
On March 10, 2026, a poster of closure was found on one of the outlets, stating that it will be closed until further notice.[3] It is then confirmed in an announcement posted by MBO Cinemas on social media platforms on March 11, 2026, stating that it is closed permanently[9].
Overview
Originally, there were 26 MBO Cinemas branches in Malaysia prior to the revival, with the last branch being the original MBO Cinemas which opened in AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru.
MBO features special halls, such as BIG SCREEN, MX4D and kid-oriented KECIL. Some of the locations later offered Samsung's Onyx technology display halls. KECIL was the first children-oriented movie hall feature in Malaysia, offering beanie seats, an in-hall playground and is available at 7 MBO Cinemas locations in Malaysia.
Former locations
Northern Region
| Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping Sentral | 7 | 1,208 | Taiping | Perak | Located on Level 2 |
| Teluk Intan | 3 | 450 | Teluk Intan | Perak | Standalone Cinema |
Central Region
| Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brem Mall | 12 | 1,810 | Kepong | Kuala Lumpur | Located on Level 6 |
| Quayside Mall | 8 | 1,306 | Shah Alam | Selangor | Located on Level 2 |
| Harbour Place | 8 | 1,362 | Klang | Selangor | Located on Level 7 features Big Screen, Kecil, Premiere, 5 Standard Halls |
Southern Region
| Cinema | Total Halls | Seats | Location | State | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melaka Mall | 7 | 1,212 | Ayer Keroh | Melaka | Located on Level 2 |
| U Mall | 5 | 606 | Skudai, Johor Bahru | Johor | Located on Level 1 |
| Elements Mall | 10 | 1,584 | Bandar Hilir | Melaka | Located on Level 11 features BIG SCREEN & KECIL |
See also
References
- ^ "MBO Cinemas Officially Bids Farewell With Its Final Post Update On Facebook".
- ^ "Show over for MBO Cinemas chain as it ceases operations permanently". The Edge Malaysia. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "MBO Cinemas reportedly shut down all operations; Interim liquidator appointed". cinema.com.my. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "MBO Cinemas faces liquidation on virus woes". October 15, 2020.
- ^ "GSC purchases MBO Cinemas' assets to strengthen leadership position".
- ^ "#Showbiz: MBO Cinemas reopening this weekend".
- ^ "MBO Cinemas Are Officially Back In Business: Starting With Atria Branch". Lowyat.NET. December 29, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "MBO Cinemas". mbocinemas.com. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Show over for MBO Cinemas chain as it ceases operations permanently". The Edge Malaysia. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.