Five-screen cinema to offer service-to-seat dining, a new bar, Q&As and events and will show latest blockbusters, independent films and timeless classics.
The Elephant to also welcome Pret A Manger, Bird & Blend and Superdrug.
Get Living has today announced that the cinema chain Everyman will open one of its largest venues in London at The Elephant, the new £500m town centre at Elephant & Castle.
The five-screen cinema, which is Everyman’s 17th venue in the capital, will show the latest blockbusters, independent films and timeless classics, alongside a curated programme of events, including Q&As, screenings, live broadcast theatre, opera and ballet, and exclusive members’ events.
Every screening will be enjoyed from Everyman’s iconic velvet sofas and armchairs, with warm, personalised hospitality, a stylish bar, and food and drinks served directly to your seat.
Everyman’s Elephant & Castle location is the next chapter in the area’s long history with British film and cinema, and was the childhood home of both Sir Michael Caine and Charlie Chaplin. Named after a coaching inn recorded in 1765, Elephant & Castle was known as the ‘Piccadilly Circus of south London’ by the early 20th century, a bustling shopping and entertainment district home to seven cinemas including the vast 3,000-seat Trocadero.
Everyman is the latest in a raft of new names that have signed up at The Elephant. This includes Pret A Manger and Bird & Blend, the speciality tea brand known for its creative blends and experiential retail approach, which will introduce a distinctive, experience-led offer.
Additionally, Superdrug will bring its accessible health and beauty retail to the town centre.
Launching in late 2026, The Elephant will be among the largest new retail-led town centre openings in Zone 1 in recent years. The scheme will welcome a carefully curated mix of best-in-class national brands and distinctive independents, including M&S, Blank Street, Jungle Berry and local hotspot DistriAndina, establishing a high-quality, experience-led destination for the area.
From 2027, visitors arriving via the new Northern Line ticket hall will be greeted by the historic Elephant statue, restored to pride of place after being relocated from outside the old shopping centre
Aidan Malia, Senior Director, The Elephant, said: “The addition of Everyman further strengthens the already compelling line-up of leisure, food & drink, and retail operators at The Elephant, and marks another major milestone for Elephant & Castle’s new town centre. We are also delighted to welcome Pret A Manger, Bird & Blend and Superdrug. This next wave of brands is a strong vote of confidence in south London’s retail and leisure future, and in our long-term vision for The Elephant.”
Farah Golant, CEO Everyman, said: “Opening at The Elephant is a hugely exciting moment for Everyman. Elephant & Castle is a vibrant, creative community, and we can’t wait to welcome locals and visitors to experience the magic of the big screen alongside the warm, first-class hospitality that defines Everyman.”
In 2027, a new University of the Arts London (UAL) campus for the London College of Communication (LCC) will open, accommodating around 5,500 students and staff. The campus will also house the UAL Archives and Special Collections Centre, bringing together extensive creative arts collections, including the Stanley Kubrick archive, and opening them up for public access.
Following this phase, plans have been approved for a further 507 homes, including 49 for affordable rent and 116 for social rent, alongside additional affordable retail and workspace.
Future plans also include a 27,800+ sq ft cultural venue created through the repurposing of part of the existing LCC building. The space will support London’s night-time economy while providing a platform for emerging creative talent.
Retail and placemaking agency P-Three advised Get Living on the Everyman transaction.
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About The Elephant
Get Living’s Elephant & Castle Town Centre scheme, now named The Elephant, will be a major new destination in the heart of the Capital. Set against the backdrop of the £4bn Elephant & Castle Opportunity Area, the scheme will deliver 485 new homes for market and affordable rent, alongside a new retail destination including 135,000 sq ft of shops, dining and leisure uses, 55,000 sq ft of workspace and a state-of-the-art new building for UAL’s London College of Communication.
The public realm will be completely transformed with new streets, a public square and extensive landscaping for the whole community. Get Living already operates 652 homes in Elephant & Castle and a further phase of development is planned on the current site of the London College of Communication which will deliver a further 507 rental homes and 452 student homes.
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About Get Living
Get Living is one of the UK’s leading build-to-rent investors, developers and operators. We provide quality rental homes in neighbourhoods that nurture togetherness, belonging and opportunity in a way that generates financial, environmental and social value for residents and shareholders alike.
Get Living’s portfolio has grown to over 6,200 homes for rent across seven neighbourhoods: East Village, Elephant Central and The Filigree in London, One Maidenhead in Berkshire, Sherlock Quarter in Birmingham, Oakgate in Leatherhead and New Maker Yards in Salford, Greater Manchester. Future neighbourhoods are planned or under construction, delivering a further 1,800 homes.
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About Everyman
Everyman is an experience like no other. With 49 individually designed venues across the UK, Everyman exists at the intersection of cinema, culture and community. A programme spanning new releases, documentaries, cult classics, Q&As and live screenings, all watched from iconic velvet sofas and armchairs, with exceptional food and drink delivered directly to your seat, and first-class hospitality. In a world of endless content, Everyman represents more than cinema, it represents an unforgettable experience.
