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2025 Box Office Hits $33.55B, Beats 2024
9 Jan
Summary
- Global box office reached $33.55 billion in 2025.
- This is an 11.8% increase from the 2024 total.
- 2025 is still 1% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
The global film industry saw a significant rebound in 2025, with box office receipts totaling $33.55 billion. This figure represents an 11.8% increase compared to 2024's $30 billion, indicating a robust recovery in theatrical attendance. However, the 2025 total fell slightly short of 2023's $33.9 billion by about 1%.
When viewed against pre-pandemic levels, the 2025 global box office is still down by approximately 20.7% from 2019's $42.3 billion. This suggests that while audience engagement has stabilized, full recovery to pre-COVID highs is ongoing. The year's success was bolstered by a diverse slate of films, with "Ne Zha 2" topping the charts.
Looking ahead to 2026, projections suggest a potential increase to over $35 billion, driven by a highly anticipated lineup of blockbuster releases. This forecast indicates continued growth for the film industry as it moves further beyond the pandemic era.
