The Prince Charles cinema in London's Leicester Square has secured its future after signing a 25-year lease with its landlords, ending 21 months of closure uncertainty that began in January 2025.
The beloved repertory cinema announced the deal on social media, stating "after 21 months of uncertainty, we're delighted to have secured the future of the cinema." The new lease contains no break clause, binding both parties to the full term and providing stability for the venue's operations.
The Prince Charles had faced potential closure after its previous lease arrangement became untenable. The new agreement represents a significant commitment from the cinema's landlords and offers protection against future eviction threats. The venue said the lease deal ensures "our projectors will keep rolling for years to come."
The cinema, located in central London's Leicester Square, has built a loyal following for its repertory programming and community focus. Its reprieve follows what the cinema framed as a collective effort to preserve the venue, crediting supporters in its social media announcement titled "You Saved the PCC".