메가박스중앙, 계열사 차입 1720억…운영자금 조달 지속

Megabox Central's escalating reliance on affiliate loans (1.72 trillion won) reflects the cinema industry's structural vulnerabilities as theatrical operations struggle with prolonged downturns and accumulated losses. The company's ongoing merger negotiations with Lotte Culture Works, combined with continuous short-term financing needs, underscore a broader consolidation trend where independent theater operators are forced into strategic unions to survive mounting financial pressure.