Since its creation in 1992, EUROPA CINEMAS set up an initiative in the film exhibition sector and created the first international film theatre network for the circulation of European films.

As part of the MEDIA Programme of the European Union, and with the support of the Centre National de la Cinématographie, EUROPA CINEMAS intervenes in 30 countries.

EUROPA CINEMAS objectives:
- To increase European programming in film theatres and to raise attendance, particularly with regard to European non-national films. 
- To encourage exhibitors to develop European initiatives aimed at Young Audiences.
- To promote diversity within European programming. 
- To develop a network of theatres to enable joint initiatives at a national and European level.
- To support the transition to digital projection in cinemas.

The EUROPA CINEMAS / MEDIA network intervenes in 358 European cities and supports 636 cinemas totalling 1,547 screens.