Cinobo launches in Poland: Greek platform with arthouse films and cinema tickets

The streaming service Cinobo, which originates in Greece, launched in Poland on 3 November 2026. Its catalogue focuses on arthouse, independent and classic cinema. The platform runs on a monthly or annual subscription.

Who is behind the platform

Cinobo has operated in Greece since 2020. It was founded by Dafni Bechtsi. A local team led by Marcin Pieńkowski, formerly director of the Nowe Horyzonty festival, is responsible for developing the service on the Polish market. The platform is meant to offer, among other things, productions that do not get wide distribution after festival screenings.

What is in the catalogue

According to the service's website, it offers almost a thousand films and series from various countries. Titles mentioned at the Polish launch include the Oscar-winning animated film "Flow" from Latvia and the series "Normal People". The catalogue also features "Mr Nobody Against Putin" (Oscar for best documentary feature), "I'm Still Here" (Oscar for best international film) and "Monster" (Palme d'Or at Cannes).

There are also films considered too niche for wide distribution, such as "Kneecap". Mainstream titles are included too, such as Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill". Users can rate productions, write reviews and create their own lists.

Prices and features

A monthly subscription costs 29.99 zł. Paying for a full year works out at 23.99 zł per month. Both options give access to the same catalogue, with no extra charges for individual titles. New users can take a seven-day free trial. If they do not cancel before it ends, access becomes paid.

Films and series are available in HD with Polish subtitles. You can watch on two devices at once and download titles for offline viewing. The service works in a browser, in Android and iOS apps, and on selected TVs (Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung, LG).

Cinobo Pass: cinema tickets

Part of the subscription is Cinobo Pass: access to tickets for selected films at partner cinemas. This does not mean free entry to any screening. The platform publishes the list of films, cinemas and dates covered by the scheme.

Users generate a QR code and exchange it at the cinema box office for a ticket, no earlier than four hours before the screening. The code does not guarantee a seat: a ticket can be collected only if the screening is not full. The Pass also does not allow advance online booking. It can be used during the trial period too.

Competition

Poland already has services including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, SkyShowtime and Apple TV+. Cinobo is aimed at viewers looking for ambitious arthouse and festival cinema. According to WP Film, its price sits between Amazon Prime and the basic plans of some of the big platforms.