During the last decade of the 20^th century the cinema industry underwent a major transformation over the length and breadth of Egypt. During the 1970s and 80s, the introduction of video revolutionized the entertainment business, but cinemas were sadly neglected. Like every where else in the world, Egypt boasted a number of first class theatres in the major cities with large seating capacity. In their hay day they were ornate and sumptuous, but the years took their toll and these monuments to the past were in desperate need of refurbishment.

All this has changed. Cinema is back in vogue in Egypt and scores of new cinemas have opened recently, with further premises in the process of construction. Theatres with a capacity of over one thousand seats have been split into smaller units to form cinema complexes, a concept fashionable around the world. Decorated to give a fresh, modern look, the latest equipment has been installed. State-of-the-art projection equipment, and digital sound using Dolby DTS, and SDDS processors in addition to screen and surround speakers of excellent quality. Also, in Egypt, a new industry has  created, the manufacture of cinema furnishings.

Special attention has been paid to sound isolation in order to enhance quality, which is a major asset in the movie industry today together with constant improvement in picture quality.

In addition to downtown theatres, new cinema complexes are springing up in the suburbs much to the delight of film fans, which is reflected in growing audiences.
New films, new cinemas and new technology has ensured that the industry is booming in Egypt.