Canada’s filmed entertainment revenue reached 9.2 billion US dollars. Theatrical box office revenue is projected to increase 5.7 percent annually and reach 2.1 billion US dollars. Film and TV exports stand at 2.3 billion Canadian dollars.
Key Takeaways
- 5.7% annual growth projected for Canada’s theatrical box office revenue over 2024–2028, reaching US$2.1B by 2028
- Canadian screen-based media production firms reported C$4.6 billion in production revenue in 2023 (latest available year in the CRTS industry survey)
- US$9.2B was Canada’s filmed entertainment revenue in 2023 (tracked in entertainment and media revenue benchmarking)
- Canada’s share of global screen content revenues was 1.4% in 2023 (measured by global filmed entertainment revenues)
- C$2.1B in film and video production spending in Canada in 2022 (including both film and video industries)
- C$1.7B gross revenue from Canadian film and video industries in 2022
- 3,200 film and video production businesses (NAICS 5121/5122 scope used by Statistics Canada for film/video production establishments) in 2022
- Canada’s film and TV industry exports grew from C$1.7B in 2019 to C$2.3B in 2023 (export value growth)
- 25% of Canadian productions reported using virtual production (LED volume/real-time pipelines) in 2022 (survey prevalence)
- C$210M in Canadian spending on post-production services in 2022 (post-production SIC/NAICS-based estimate reported in sector summaries)
- In 2023, 24.7% of Canadian households streamed TV shows or movies via mobile devices (share of households)
- In 2022, 3.7% of Canadians reported watching “live TV” primarily online (proportion of individuals)
- In 2023, Canadian adults spent an average of 2.4 hours per day on media (including video/streaming) based on time-use survey
- In 2022–23, Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit approved C$32M in claims (provincial incentive reporting)
- 82% of Canadian households subscribed to at least one streaming service (2023)
Canada’s filmed entertainment market is growing, with box office forecasted to reach US$2.1B by 2028.
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Market Size2 stats
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5.7% annual growth projected for Canada’s theatrical box office revenue over 2024–2028, reaching US$2.1B by 2028
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Canadian screen-based media production firms reported C$4.6 billion in production revenue in 2023 (latest available year in the CRTS industry survey)
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
Canada’s film market size is on track to expand steadily, with theatrical box office revenue projected to grow 5.7% annually to about US$2.1B by 2028, while production revenue alone reached C$4.6B in 2023, signaling sustained momentum across both exhibition and screen-based production.
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Industry Metrics2 stats
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US$9.2B was Canada’s filmed entertainment revenue in 2023 (tracked in entertainment and media revenue benchmarking)
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Canada’s share of global screen content revenues was 1.4% in 2023 (measured by global filmed entertainment revenues)
Interpretation
Industry Metrics Interpretation
Under the Industry Metrics lens, Canada generated US$9.2B in filmed entertainment revenue in 2023 and accounted for 1.4% of global screen content revenues, showing its role as a smaller but meaningful presence in the worldwide market.
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Production Volume3 stats
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C$2.1B in film and video production spending in Canada in 2022 (including both film and video industries)
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C$1.7B gross revenue from Canadian film and video industries in 2022
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3,200 film and video production businesses (NAICS 5121/5122 scope used by Statistics Canada for film/video production establishments) in 2022
Interpretation
Production Volume Interpretation
Canada’s production volume in film and video is substantial and growing, with C$2.1B spent in 2022 supported by 3,200 production businesses and generating C$1.7B in gross revenue across the industry.
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Industry Trends3 stats
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Canada’s film and TV industry exports grew from C$1.7B in 2019 to C$2.3B in 2023 (export value growth)
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25% of Canadian productions reported using virtual production (LED volume/real-time pipelines) in 2022 (survey prevalence)
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C$210M in Canadian spending on post-production services in 2022 (post-production SIC/NAICS-based estimate reported in sector summaries)
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Canada’s film and TV industry is clearly scaling up its international impact and services as exports rose from C$1.7B in 2019 to C$2.3B in 2023, while 25% of productions reported using virtual production in 2022 and C$210M was spent on post-production services in 2022.
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Audience & Adoption6 stats
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In 2023, 24.7% of Canadian households streamed TV shows or movies via mobile devices (share of households)
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In 2022, 3.7% of Canadians reported watching “live TV” primarily online (proportion of individuals)
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In 2023, Canadian adults spent an average of 2.4 hours per day on media (including video/streaming) based on time-use survey
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C$5.1B in Canadian digital subscription revenues in 2023 (for online video and audio-visual subscriptions)
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C$2.9B in theatrical box office revenue in Canada in 2023
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C$6.2B was Canada’s total filmed entertainment revenue in 2023 (film + home entertainment + TV/streaming aggregation as reported by market tracking)
Interpretation
Audience & Adoption Interpretation
In 2023, 24.7% of Canadian households streamed TV shows or movies on mobile devices, and with Canadians spending 2.4 hours per day on media plus C$5.1B in digital subscription revenues, the audience for filmed entertainment is clearly shifting toward mobile and streaming adoption.
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Government Support1 stats
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In 2022–23, Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit approved C$32M in claims (provincial incentive reporting)
Interpretation
Government Support Interpretation
In 2022–23, Manitoba’s Film and Video Production Tax Credit approved C$32M in claims, underscoring how provincial government support is directly fueling investment in the Canadian film industry.
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Audience & Consumption2 stats
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82% of Canadian households subscribed to at least one streaming service (2023)
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2.4 hours per day is the average time Canadian adults spent consuming media (2019–2020)
Interpretation
Audience & Consumption Interpretation
In the Audience and Consumption category, Canada shows a strong streaming-driven shift with 82% of households subscribing to at least one service in 2023, alongside heavy media use where adults spend about 2.4 hours per day consuming content.
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Trade & Exports2 stats
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Canada recorded a trade surplus of US$0.3B in film-related merchandise in 2023 (HS 8521/8523)
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Canada’s largest import market for screen content products was the United States, accounting for 46% of import value (2023)
Interpretation
Trade & Exports Interpretation
In 2023 Canada’s film-related merchandise trade ran a US$0.3B surplus while the United States took 46% of screen content imports, showing that Canada’s Trade and Exports position is both positive overall and heavily tied to its biggest export destination.
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Workforce & Talent5 stats
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The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) reported 3,200+ film and TV professionals employed through CFC training cohorts between 2019–2023
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In 2022, there were 3,200 establishments in NAICS 5121 (Motion Picture and Video Production) and NAICS 5122 (Sound Recording Industries) combined for film/video production establishments
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In 2022, film and video production supported 19,700 jobs (employment estimate for NAICS 5121/5122)
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In 2023, 62% of Canadian screen production professionals reported needing additional training in digital/technology skills (industry skills survey)
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In 2023, 44% of Canadian directors reported a shortage of production roles related to new workflows (industry survey)
Interpretation
Workforce & Talent Interpretation
Across Canada’s film and TV workforce, demand for talent is rising while skills gaps persist, with 3,200 plus professionals trained through CFC cohorts from 2019 to 2023 and 62% of screen production professionals in 2023 saying they need more training in digital and technology skills.
report visual · Key figures
Canada’s Screen Content Revenue Outlook (Box Office Growth)
Projected growth in Canada’s theatrical box office revenue signals continued expansion through 2028.
5.7%
5.7% annual growth projected for Canada’s theatrical box office revenue over 2024–2028, reaching US$2.1B by 2028
$4.6 billion
Canadian screen-based media production firms reported C$4.6 billion in production revenue in 2023 (latest available year
$9.2
US$9.2B was Canada’s filmed entertainment revenue in 2023 (tracked in entertainment and media revenue benchmarking)
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