Empire Magazine: Cinema news

Latest film releases, trailers, news, reviews, & interviews with cinema stars

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.EmpireMagazine

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v5.58 67 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.58 (5058)
Updated: Sep 14, 2026 (27 days ago)
APK size: 67 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Dec 14, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Empire Magazine: Cinema news is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least December 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.33, the APK grew from 56 MB to 67 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.52. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.58

UX improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The official app of Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine. Packed with in-depth interviews, exclusive images and expert commentary. It’s the ultimate read for film fans, bringing everything from Hollywood to independent cinema into your home. - The latest edition delivered to your pocket as soon as it arrives in shops. - Access incredible imagery. - Search for your favourite films, actors and directors. - Bookmark articles to read again later We have brought all of the above into one place: the must-have app for any film lover. It's an all-access pass to the biggest and most exciting movies from around the world, waiting on your phone whenever you want it. Every article in the magazine is written by genuine film lovers. Our impassioned movie journalists care about creating the seminal cinematic journal that we release every month. When we are in the office together, we love nothing more than to debate the merits of each Marvel character or the detailed Star Wars trivia that only a true fan would know. But we don’t just spend our lives obsessing over classics. Empire is at the forefront of the film industry. Whether it is reviewing the next big-screen masterpiece or conducting a world-first exclusive interview with Hollywood stars and directors, our journalists will bring you closer to the action. Since our first issue in July 1989, we have transported film fans across the world onto the sets and into the director’s chair of the world’s greatest films. We look forward to welcoming you. Download the app today! PLEASE NOTE: This app is more reliable in OS 8.0 and higher. The app may not work well with any Android operating system from OS 4 or before. Anything from Lollipop onwards is good. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your Google Wallet account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same period length, unless you change your subscriptions preferences in your settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase, though no cancellation of the current subscription will be allowed during an active subscription period. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.33. Since v5.52 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.58 LATEST Sep 14, 2026 67 MB TRUSTED v5.52 Nov 1, 2024 70.7 MB TRUSTED v5.33 Jun 7, 2024 56 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Media” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Fahmida Raquib, OU=Digital Dev Mobile, O=Bauer Media, L=Camden, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:C6:49:E7:AC:56:5B:D8:41:30:51:C5:21:BD:56:B6:D1:C5:D3:21
File MD551bf4a0059f9b6f4c8a2ecc2453b67a5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Empire Magazine: Cinema news requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bauermedia.EmpireMagazine.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Empire Magazine: Cinema news APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Empire Magazine: Cinema news for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.33 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.33 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Empire Magazine: Cinema news free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Empire Magazine: Cinema news APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 51bf4a0059f9b6f4c8a2ecc2453b67a5.