Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Peggy YeFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:30 AM

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Palace IFC, a cinema located in Hong Kong's IFC Mall, may close at the end of the year when its lease expires. The mall's management, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), is exploring potential new tenants for the 20,000 sq ft space due to weaker foot traffic generated by the struggling cinema business. SHKP has contacted industry professionals to explore options, potentially seeking overseas tenants given the space's size and location. This possible closure comes as Hong Kong's overall box office revenue declined 16% year-on-year in 2023, reaching a 13-year low. Palace IFC is operated by Edko Films, which manages several cinemas in Hong Kong.

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Jonathan Wong 30% Broadway Circuit 50% Central 60% Henderson Land 60% Edko Films ×275% Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) ×385% IFC Mall ×490% Palace IFC ×495% Hong Kong ×4100%

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