BIG BIO Herlev and BIG BIO Nordhavn have been acquired by Nordisk Film Biografer
October 2026 — BIG BIO Herlev and BIG BIO Nordhavn, two premium cinemas in the Copenhagen area, have been acquired by Nordisk Film Biografer, part of Nordisk Film, which is owned by Egmont. The acquisition expands Nordisk Film Biografer’s presence in the Danish cinema market and strengthens its premium cinema offering, adding two established venues to its portfolio.
BIG BIO Herlev and BIG BIO Nordhavn are two premium cinemas located in the Copenhagen area. Each cinema has five screens equipped with Dolby Atmos sound and luxury recliner seating, offering a combined total of 1,154 seats. Both cinemas have established a strong position in the Copenhagen market through their focus on premium cinema experiences.
Nordisk Film Biografer is Denmark’s leading cinema operator, with 24 cinemas across the country. The company also operates 21 cinemas in Norway and two in Sweden, giving it a strong presence across the Nordic region. Nordisk Film Biografer focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging cinema experiences. It is part of Nordisk Film, which is owned by Egmont, a leading Nordic media group active in television, film, games, books and magazines.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Denmark acted as the sell-side M&A advisor to BIG BIO’s shareholders in this transaction.
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Kim Harpøth Jespersen
Oaklins Beierholm
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