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Cinépolis India Sold a Popcorn Tub Every 6 Seconds in 2025; Marks National Popcorn Day with ₹19 Offer Cinema chain’s proprietary F&B data reveals 5 million popcorn tubs and 12,000 tones of popcorn sold last year as FOOVIES strategy drives consumption New Delhi, January 16, 2026: Cinépolis India today released its 2025 popcorn consumption data, revealing that patrons purchased nearly 5 million popcorn tubs across its circuit last year. That translates to approximately 570 tubs sold every hour, or 10 tubs every minute. In volume terms, the cinema chain sold 12,000 tonnes of popcorn during the year. To mark National Popcorn Day on January 19, 2026, Cinépolis will offer popcorn at ₹19 across all locations nationwide. The campaign extends with “Popcorn Happy Hour” from January 20 to January 31, featuring a Buy One Get One Free offer on popcorn. “Popcorn is the official movie partner, and at Cinépolis, it is the sensory anchor of the cinema experience. With the ₹19 offer on National Popcorn Day and the extended Happy Hour, we are making it easier for audiences to add that to their visit, without compromising on quality. Our 2025 data also helps us understand what patrons are choosing, so we can keep improving the menu and the overall experience.” said, Devang Sampat, Managing Director, Cinépolis India. The ₹19 offer is valid on January 19 across all showtimes at Cinépolis locations, on select popcorn variants subject to availability. The Popcorn Happy Hour promotion runs January 20 to 31 at all Cinépolis locations. The initiative is part of Cinépolis India’s FOOVIES framework, which positions food and beverage as integral to the cinema experience through curated offerings, value campaigns, and data-driven menu development. About Cinépolis India Cinépolis India is a group company of Cinépolis and is the first international cinema exhibitor in India. With the vision of lighting up the movie of one’s life with smiles and unforgettable moments, Cinépolis aims to offer an unmatched experience to movie patrons. The company currently operates 491 screens in India under the brand names Cinépolis, Cinépolis VIP, and Fun Cinemas. Cinépolis has pioneered several innovations in the exhibition industry, including luxury cinemas with Cinépolis VIP and Cinépolis Junior, an auditorium specially designed for kids with colorful bean bags, cushy sofas, and loungers. The multi-benefit loyalty program, Club Cinépolis, enhances the movie-watching experience with free registration, points rewards, pre-screening invites, and star visits. Over the years, Cinépolis India has received numerous accolades, including the IMAX Big Cine Award for India’s Top Multiplex Chain of the Year and the Image Retail Award for Retail Launch in 2023. At MAPIC India 2023, Cinépolis was honored with the Most Admired Retailer of the Year: Best Turnaround Story and Retailer of the Year – Leisure and Entertainment awards. In 2024, the company was again recognized as the Retailer of the Year – Leisure and Entertainment at MAPIC Retail.