London's Prince Charles Cinema Faces Potential Closure Over Lease Dispute

The iconic independent cinema accuses its landlord of seeking redevelopment, threatening its future in Leicester Square.

The Prince Charles Cinema, London's last independent cinema in the West End, is at risk of closure due to a lease renewal conflict with landlord Zedwell LSQ.
The landlord, controlled by billionaire developer Asif Aziz, is demanding a break clause allowing eviction with six months' notice if redevelopment plans are approved.
The cinema claims the landlord is pushing for rent increases above market rates and accuses them of using financial resources to force the business out.
Known for its unique programming and cultural significance, the cinema attracts over 250,000 visitors annually and has been praised by filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson.
The cinema's operator, Bubble Chamber Limited, has initiated legal proceedings and launched a petition to rally public support against the redevelopment clause.