Cineworld vs ODEON:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cineworld had more branded searches than ODEON among cinema chains in the United Kingdom. Cineworld had about 1.2 million branded searches, while ODEON had 1 million. Cineworld made up 35.2% of all cinema chain searches we track, and ODEON accounted for 29.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cinema chains, both Cineworld and ODEON appeared in all three answers. Cineworld was mentioned before ODEON in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cineworld, about 19% more searches than ODEON
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Cineworld, named ahead of ODEON in 2 of 3 answers
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Top cinema chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Cineworld and ODEON showed up in all three answers. Cineworld was listed before ODEON in two of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Cineworld1st
Vue2nd
ODEON3rd
Everyman4th
Showcase Cinemas5th
Picturehouse6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cineworld3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- ODEON3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Vue3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Everyman2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Showcase Cinemas2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Picturehouse1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about cinema chains
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cinema chain should I go to in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cinema chains in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest cinema chain in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cinema near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cinema”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Cineworld or ODEON more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cineworld and ODEON by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cinema chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Cineworld, ODEON. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cineworld | ODEON | Vue | Everyman | Showcase Cinemas | Picturehouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.1% | 28% | 26.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.5% | 31.2% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.1% | 28.6% | 23% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 29.7% | 27.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.5% | 33% | 26.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 28% | 29.7% | 28% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.9% | 31.7% | 25.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 33% | 27.7% | 27% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 31.7% | 25.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 31.2% | 25.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.8% | 28.1% | 27.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 29.5% | 23.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2% |
How has the Cineworld and ODEON comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: ODEON took it in November 2025, Cineworld took it in December 2025, ODEON took it in January 2026, Cineworld took it in May 2026, ODEON took it in June 2026, Cineworld took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cineworld’s share of searches among cinema chains in the United Kingdom moved from 32.1% to 35.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 1.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ODEON’s share of searches among cinema chains in the United Kingdom moved from 28% to 29.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 874K to 1M.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom cinema chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ODEON gained share of searches among cinema chains in the United Kingdom, from 28.1% to 29.5%.
In September 2026, Cineworld gained share of searches among cinema chains in the United Kingdom, from 33.8% to 35.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cineworld’s and ODEON’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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