Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire at Year End 2026

Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading entertainment and media company, announced today that longtime President and CEO Ellis Jacob will retire from the Company on December 31st, 2026.

In the interim, Mr. Jacob will continue to lead the company and assist with the transition to a new leadership structure.

Cineplex Board Chair Phyllis Yaffe comments:

“The Board is delighted to recognize Ellis, who has built Cineplex Inc. over the past four decades into one of the world’s best operators of movie theatres and family entertainment centres. Ellis is, quite simply, a giant in our industry. It has been a privilege to work alongside him for many years and we look forward to working with him through this transition.”

Mr. Jacob is the recent recipient of the “Canadian Cinema and Television (Canadian Academy) Tribute Award at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards. In 2022, Mr. Jacob was honoured by the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) with the 2022 “NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. He is the recipient of numerous other awards and recognitions, including the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario. Visit the Cineplex website here.

Mr. Jacob states:

“After thoughtful consideration, I welcome this next chapter. For decades, I have been focused on making Cineplex a great Canadian company, and I move forward with immense pride in what we’ve built for generations of Canadian movie fans who come to us for those magical moments of escape that can only be found in a true theatre experience. I remain committed to working with the Board and the talented team at Cineplex during this transition period and have unwavering confidence in Cineplex’s bright future.”