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# NAICS code 512131: Motion Picture Theaters (Except Drive-Ins)

The companies classified under NAICS 512131, where they are based, how big they are and how the code maps to SIC.

By Enrich.chat Editorial. Updated October 22, 2026.

**Short answer:** NAICS 512131 is the code for Motion Picture Theaters (Except Drive-Ins), in sector 51: Information. The companies counted under it are mostly very small: 54% have 50 or fewer employees, and 79% are headquartered in the United States.

## What is NAICS 512131?

NAICS 512131 is the code for Motion Picture Theaters (Except Drive-Ins). It belongs to sector 51: Information. NAICS, the North American Industry Classification System, is the standard U.S. government agencies use to sort businesses by what they mainly do, and each digit narrows the category. Most of the companies counted also carry SIC 7832, Motion picture theater, in the older SIC system (99%). NAICS is a North American system, so companies outside the US, Canada and Mexico are placed in it by classification.

- 54% of the companies counted have 50 or fewer employees, and the middle one is in the 11 to 50 range.
- The largest group is headquartered in the United States (79%). Within the US, Michigan is the biggest state (9%).
- Most were founded in the 1990s (21%), then the 2000s (21%).

**Figure: How NAICS 512131 is built.** The code 512131 split into its parts: sector 51, then subsector, industry group, NAICS industry and U.S. industry.

*The six digits of NAICS 512131. Each digit narrows the category.*

## Which companies are classified under NAICS 512131?

The biggest by headcount range include Cinépolis India, Tgv Cinemas, Harkins Theatres, Landmark Theatres and Emagine Entertainment. Names link to a company profile where we have one.

| Company | Headquarters | Employees |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cinépolis India | Gurugram, India | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Tgv Cinemas | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Harkins Theatres | Scottsdale, AZ | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Emagine Entertainment | Troy, MI | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Landmark Cinemas Canada | Calgary, Canada | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Imax | Mississauga, Canada | 501 to 1,000 |
| Marcus Theatres | Milwaukee, WI | 501 to 1,000 |
| Mjr Theatres | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 501 to 1,000 |
| Galaxy Theatres | Henderson, NV | 501 to 1,000 |
| Paragon Theaters | Deerfield Beach, FL | 501 to 1,000 |
| Silverspot Cinema | Miami, FL | 201 to 500 |
| Nordisk Film Kino | Oslo, Norway | 201 to 500 |
| The Lot | La Jolla, CA | 201 to 500 |
| Showbiz Cinemas | Dallas, TX | 201 to 500 |
| Malco Theatres | Memphis, TN | 201 to 500 |
| Cinema Cafe | Virginia Beach, VA | 201 to 500 |
| Classic Cinemas | Downers Grove, IL | 201 to 500 |
| Merlin Cinemas | Redruth, United Kingdom | 201 to 500 |
| Golden Ticket Cinemas | Durham, NC | 201 to 500 |
| Picture Show Entertainment | Colorado Springs, CO | 201 to 500 |
| Marquee Cinemas | Beckley, WV | 201 to 500 |
| Coming Attractions Theatres | Ashland, United States | 201 to 500 |
| Forum Cinemas Oü | Tallinn, Estonia | 201 to 500 |
| Allen Theatres | Las Cruces, NM | 201 to 500 |
| Drayton Entertainment | Cambridge, Canada | 51 to 200 |

The table shows the 25 biggest by headcount range, with ties broken by audience size. The charts and percentages below cover every company counted for this page, not just these 25, and companies with fewer than 11 employees are not counted. Headquarters is the location on each company's public profile.

## Where are NAICS 512131 companies based?

The largest groups are headquartered in the United States (79%), the United Kingdom (7%) and Canada (4%).

**Figure: Where companies in NAICS 512131 are based.** Bars for the share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 headquartered in each country: United States 79%, United Kingdom 7%, Canada 4%, Norway 4%.

*Share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 by headquarters country.*

Within the United States, Michigan (9%), New York (9%) and Florida (7%) lead.

**Figure: US headquarters of companies in NAICS 512131, by state.** A tile map of the United States shaded by the share of counted US companies in NAICS 512131 headquartered in each state. The largest are Michigan 9%, New York 9%, Florida 7%.

*Share of counted US companies in NAICS 512131 by headquarters state. The three largest states are outlined.*

## How big are the companies counted for NAICS 512131?

54% of them have 50 or fewer employees, and the middle one is in the 11 to 50 range. Companies with fewer than 11 employees are not counted.

**Figure: Size of companies in NAICS 512131.** Seven columns for the share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 in each employee range: 11 to 50 54%, 51 to 200 10%, 201 to 500 19%, 501 to 1,000 9%, 1,001 to 5,000 8%, 5,001 to 10,000 0%, 10,001+ 0%.

*Share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 in each employee range.*

## How NAICS 512131 compares

- Michigan holds 9% of the US companies here, against 3% across all NAICS codes on this site.

## How do NAICS 512131 companies describe themselves?

A code is assigned by classification, and a company does not choose its own, so the label a company uses for itself can differ. The most common labels here are Entertainment Providers (56%), Entertainment (17%) and Movies; Videos; and Sound (17%).

**Figure: How companies in NAICS 512131 describe themselves.** Bars for the share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 that give each industry on their public profile: Entertainment Providers 56%, Entertainment 17%, Movies; Videos; and Sound 17%, Performing Arts 8%.

*Share of counted companies in NAICS 512131 by the industry they list on their public profile.*

## NAICS 512131 and the SIC system

NAICS replaced SIC in 1997, but the two do not line up one to one: companies filed under one NAICS code can carry several SIC codes. These are the ones seen most.

| Code | Title | Share of counted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SIC 7832 | Motion picture theater | 99% |

## Where NAICS codes come from

NAICS is maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau with Canada and Mexico and revised every five years; the current edition is NAICS 2022. To check exactly what a code includes, search the [official NAICS index](https://www.census.gov/naics/) or read the Census Bureau's [guide to understanding NAICS](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/guidance/understanding-naics.html). Pick a code by what a company mostly does, not by who it sells to.

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## More to explore

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is NAICS code 512131?

NAICS 512131 is the code for Motion Picture Theaters (Except Drive-Ins), in sector 51: Information.

### What is the SIC code for NAICS 512131 (Motion Picture Theaters (Except Drive-Ins))?

99% of the companies counted carry SIC 7832 (Motion picture theater), but the two systems do not map one to one.

### Which companies are classified under NAICS 512131?

The biggest by headcount range include Cinépolis India, Tgv Cinemas, Harkins Theatres, Landmark Theatres and Emagine Entertainment. The page lists 25 with links to their profiles where we have them.

### Where are NAICS 512131 companies based?

The largest groups are headquartered in the United States (79%), the United Kingdom (7%) and Canada (4%).

### How big are the companies in NAICS 512131?

54% have 50 or fewer employees, and the middle one is in the 11 to 50 range. Companies with fewer than 11 employees are not counted.

### Is NAICS 512131 the same as a SIC code?

No. NAICS replaced SIC as the U.S. federal standard in 1997, and the two do not map one to one. The SIC code seen most among these companies is 7832.

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