Skip to content
Living

Warner Bros eyeing Indian malls for entertainment spaces

By Rajiv Menon
1 min read
chinamovieindustry
chinamovieindustry
In this article (5)

US entertainment giant Warner Bros is negotiating to establish family entertainment centers in Indian malls.

The firm has already been seeking 20,000–30,000sqft of mall real estate for some time now in the hopes of setting up branded spaces to show off its popular brands such as DC and Harry Potter.

Observers of the proposed move have speculated that the business will use the centers to assess the Indian market for its entertainment brand, considering the success of its expansive Warner Bros World indoor theme park in Abu Dhabi.

Warner Bros has not released a public statement about its Indian expansion plans.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What kind of venues is Warner Bros negotiating to establish in India?

A.

Warner Bros is negotiating to establish family entertainment centres within Indian malls. These spaces are intended to show popular brands such as DC and Harry Potter to visitors.

Q.

What size of mall space is Warner Bros looking for in India?

A.

The firm has been seeking mall real estate between 20,000 and 30,000 square feet for its proposed branded entertainment spaces. This search has been ongoing for some time now.

Q.

Why do observers think Warner Bros is making this move into Indian malls?

A.

Observers speculate the business will use these centres to assess the Indian market for its entertainment brand. They note the success of its Warner Bros World indoor theme park in Abu Dhabi as a potential precedent.

Q.

Has Warner Bros made any public announcements about these plans?

A.

No, Warner Bros has not released a public statement regarding its Indian expansion plans. The information comes from ongoing negotiations and observations of its proposed move.

Reader pulse

Will Warner Bros FECs succeed in India?

18,867 votes so far

Weekly Briefing

Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox

Monday, Wednesday and a Friday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

  • Top industry moves and market shifts
  • Weekly data-driven analysis from across Asia
  • Monday, Wednesday and the Friday Weekly Wrap

Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.

Protected by a quick human check. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe in one click.

SecureGDPR ready