The MMC Studios open in May 2026 in Studio 52 of the Coloneum a new live entertainment destination. Partner is the Explorado Groupknown for interactive exhibitions such as "Jurassic World: The Exhibition" and "Star Wars: Identities".

The project is part of MMC Studios' strategy to further develop its B2C offer and offer visitors immersive insights into film, television and event productions. The modular space of Studio 52 can be expanded to up to 4,000 square metres to accommodate several exhibitions and major events at the same time.

"We are delighted to be able to bring the fascination of film and television directly to life," says MMC Managing Director Nicolas Roden. Explorado CEO Andreas Waschk adds: "The cooperation enables unique experiences at a professional level."

Lord Mayor of Cologne Torsten Burmester praises the project as a new highlight for the city and its visitors. Studio 52 itself can look back on over 25 years of TV and film history and has been the filming location for formats such as "The Masked Singer" or "Germany's Next Top Model".

With the new destination, MMC Studios is combining its production expertise with experience formats, thereby setting an example for the Diversification of studios in Germany - from classic production to interactive visitor offers.