Overview
Nu Metro is a South African cinema company that operates movie theatres across the country. It has a history dating back to 1932 when the first Metro Theatre opened in Johannesburg. The company changed its name from Metro Theatres to Nu Metro Theatres in 1988 and then to Nu Metro Cinemas in 2008. It is currently headquartered in Dunkeld West, Gauteng. Nu Metro Cinemas offers a variety of movie experiences, including Xtreme theatres with premium large-format screens, 4DX theatres with multi-sensory effects, and VIP theatres for a luxurious movie-watching experience. The company has over 22 cinemas with 152 screens spread across cities in Southern Africa, including Cape Town, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Durban, and Amanzimtoti. Nu Metro is known for providing big screens, big sound, and high-quality digital projection technology.