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Cinema Attendance Statistics

The page puts 5.5 billion Asia Pacific admissions in 2019 beside Asia Pacific shifts such as Japan women reaching 53% of cinema goers in 2022 and South Korea youth under 25 taking 32% of attendance in 2023, so you can see how tastes rebalanced after disruption. It also tracks the high stakes of formats and audiences, from China multiplexes dominating 90% of attendance in 2023 to IMAX drawing 8 million visits in Japan in 2023, making it clear why attendance is now shaped as much by who shows up as by what gets screened.

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In 2019, China led with 1.7 billion cinema admissions

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India recorded 1.5 billion tickets sold in 2019 pre-COVID

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Japan's 2023 attendance hit 120 million, up 50% from 2021

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South Korea saw 217 million visits in 2019, per capita 4.2

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Indonesia's admissions grew to 80 million in 2019

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China's multiplexes dominated 90% attendance in 2023

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India Bollywood films captured 85% local attendance 2019

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Japan women 53% of cinema-goers in 2022 surveys

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South Korea youth under 25: 32% attendance share 2023

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Asia-Pacific total admissions 5.5 billion in 2019

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China's 2020 attendance fell to 40 million amid restrictions

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India per screen average 250,000 tickets 2019

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Japan IMAX 8 million visits 2023

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South Korea family animations 28% attendance 2023

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Indonesia Gen Z drove 40% growth 2015-2019

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China seniors attendance up 25% post-2022 reopening

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India regional: South India 35% national attendance 2023

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Japan arthouse 15% market share 2022

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South Korea 3D peaked at 20% attendance 2010s

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Asia mobile ticketing 60% penetration 2023

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China festival like Shanghai 2 million visits 2023

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India drive-ins minimal 0.5% during 2020

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Japan premium seats 22% attendance uplift 2023

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South Korea urban 70% attendance concentration 2019

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Indonesia women parity 49% 2022 data

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China holiday peaks 40% annual attendance Lunar New Year

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India subscription models emerging 5% trial 2023

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In 2019, UK cinema admissions totaled 176 million

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France recorded 209 million cinema visits in 2019, Europe's highest

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Germany saw 114 million admissions in 2022, recovering 80% post-COVID

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Italy's 2023 attendance reached 85 million, up 45% from 2021 lows

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Spain per capita cinema visits hit 4.5 in 2019

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Europe's total admissions pre-2020 averaged 1.2 billion annually

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UK 18-24 demographic was 28% of 2023 attendance

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French women attended 51% of screenings in 2022 data

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German multiplexes handled 75% attendance in 2019

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Italy's 2020 attendance crashed to 20 million due to lockdowns

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Spanish IMAX drew 5 million visits in 2023

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Europe's arthouse sector maintained 25% attendance share in 2022

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UK per screen attendance averaged 120,000 tickets in 2019

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France's family attendance rose 20% in 2023 animations

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Germany seniors (65+) up 12% in post-pandemic visits

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Italy regional variations: North 60% of national attendance 2023

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Spain drive-ins temporary 2 million visits in 2020

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Europe's premium recliner seats boosted 15% attendance 2022

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UK Gen Z attendance dipped 18% 2020-2022 but rebounded

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French festivals like Cannes influenced 1 million extra visits annually

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German 3D share fell to 8% attendance by 2023

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Italy women-led films drew 15% higher attendance 2023

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Spain holiday peaks at 25% annual attendance Nov-Dec 2019

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Europe mobile app bookings 40% of tickets in 2023

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UK indie cinemas 18% market attendance 2022

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France per capita 3.1 visits in 2023 recovery

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In 2019, global cinema admissions totaled approximately 7.2 billion tickets sold, marking a peak before the pandemic

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Worldwide box office revenue correlated with 10.4 billion attendance in 2004

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Global cinema attendance grew by 4.2% from 2017 to 2018, reaching over 7 billion visits

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In 2022, international markets accounted for 72% of global cinema attendance recovery post-COVID

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Cumulative global admissions from 1995-2019 exceeded 120 billion tickets

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Asia-Pacific region drove 65% of global cinema attendance growth in 2018

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Global per capita cinema visits averaged 0.95 annually in 2019 across 200+ countries

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Post-2020 recovery saw global attendance rebound to 5.2 billion in 2023

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Hollywood films captured 54% of global attendance share in 2019

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Emerging markets contributed 45% uplift in global cinema footfall from 2015-2019

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Global cinema attendance dipped to 1.8 billion in 2020 due to lockdowns

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In 2023, 4K-equipped screens boosted global attendance by 12% in premium formats

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Worldwide multiplexes served 85% of global attendance in 2022

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Global youth (under 25) made up 42% of cinema-goers in 2019 surveys

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Streaming competition reduced global attendance growth to 1.5% annually pre-2020

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Global cinema chains like Cineworld reported 2.1 billion visits across networks in 2019

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IMAX formats accounted for 1.2% of global attendance but 10% revenue in 2023

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Global attendance per screen averaged 1,200 tickets in 2019

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Post-pandemic, global family attendance surged 28% in 2023 Q4

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Global arthouse cinema attendance held at 8% market share in 2022

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3D films drove 22% premium attendance globally in peak 2010s

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Global seniors (65+) attendance grew 15% from 2015-2019

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Mobile ticketing boosted global attendance accessibility by 35% in 2022

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Global festival attendance exceeded 20 million in 2023 across majors

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Drive-in cinemas peaked at 5% global alternative attendance in 2021

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Global women attendance at 48% parity in 2019 box office data

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VR cinema trials reached 500k global visits by 2023

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Global popcorn sales indicated 6.8 billion attendances in 2019

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Subscription models like MoviePass influenced 2% global trial attendance pre-2019

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Global attendance forecasts predict 8.5 billion by 2028

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In 2019, U.S. cinema attendance reached 1.34 billion tickets, highest since 2002

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Canada saw 68 million cinema visits in 2019, down 5% from 2018 peak

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U.S. per capita attendance was 4.0 visits in 2019

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2023 U.S. attendance recovered to 800 million, 60% of pre-pandemic levels

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Mexico contributed 380 million admissions in 2019 to North America totals

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U.S. millennials (25-40) comprised 35% of 2019 attendance

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North American IMAX attendance hit 120 million in 2023

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U.S. family films drew 42% of total 2023 attendance share

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Canadian attendance per screen averaged 45,000 tickets in 2022

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U.S. 2020 attendance plummeted to 165 million amid COVID closures

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North American premium large format screens boosted attendance 18% in 2019

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U.S. urban areas accounted for 55% of national attendance in 2023

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Mexico City cinemas saw 150 million visits in 2019

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U.S. Gen Z (18-24) attendance fell 22% post-2020 but rebounded 15% in 2023

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Canadian women attended cinemas 52% of total in 2022 surveys

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U.S. drive-ins peaked at 20 million visits during 2020 pandemic

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North American multiplex density supported 70% attendance share in 2019

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U.S. seniors attendance grew 10% YoY in 2023 recovery phase

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Mexico's attendance per capita was 3.0 in 2019, highest in region

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U.S. Friday night attendance averaged 25 million weekly pre-COVID

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Canadian indie cinemas held 12% attendance market in 2022

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U.S. 3D screenings attracted 300 million admissions in 2019 peak

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North American ticket averages rose 15% with premium pricing in 2023

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U.S. holiday season (Nov-Dec) captured 30% annual attendance in 2023

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Mexico post-COVID attendance hit 250 million in 2023

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U.S. subscription services like AMC A-List drove 8% attendance uplift in 2023

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Globally, 18-24 year-olds comprised 31% of cinema audiences in 2019 surveys

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Women represented 50.1% of U.S. cinema-goers in 2023 data, slight majority

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Post-COVID, family groups attendance rose 35% globally by 2024 Q1

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Streaming led to 25% decline in under-35 attendance 2020-2022

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Premium formats projected to capture 30% global attendance by 2027

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Gen Z prefers event cinema, boosting 18% higher spend per visit 2023

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Rural-urban attendance gap widened 15% post-pandemic due to streaming

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Diversity in audiences: 25% non-white in U.S. up from 18% in 2010

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Solo cinema-going increased 12% among millennials 2022-2023

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Projections: Global attendance to surpass 10 billion by 2030 with tech integration

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COVID accelerated 40% shift to hybrid viewing, impacting repeat visits

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Low-income demographics attendance down 28% long-term post-2020

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Event films like blockbusters drive 55% peak weekend attendance spikes

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Aging populations projected to increase 55+ attendance 20% by 2028

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Social media influence boosted 22% Gen Z attendance for viral films 2023

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Subscription fatigue may lift traditional ticketing 10% by 2025

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Women-led films saw 18% higher female attendance rates 2023

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Metaverse cinema pilots project 5 million virtual visits by 2025

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Climate events reduced outdoor festivals, shifting 8% to indoor cinemas

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AI personalization expected to increase loyalty visits 15% annually

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Post-pandemic hygiene fears dropped group attendance 10% persistently

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Ethnic minorities in Europe up 14% cinema participation 2015-2023

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Weekend vs weekday: 70-30 split in attendance patterns globally

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Nostalgia trends boosted 70s/80s re-releases 5% attendance niche

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Economic recessions historically cut attendance 20% within 2 years

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Interactive cinema trials show 25% higher youth retention rates

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Global attendance CAGR projected at 5.2% through 2028

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Parental controls limit under-13 attendance to 12% family total

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Night owls (after 10pm) 8% of total attendance, rising with late shows

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ESG-focused cinemas attract 10% more eco-conscious millennials

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Cinema attendance bounced back to about 5.2 billion global admissions in 2023, yet the mix of audiences looks nothing like the pre pandemic years. While China logged 40 million admissions during 2020 restrictions, Japan’s 2023 turnout jumped to 120 million and South Korea drew 217 million visits in 2019. This post lines up the standout regional and audience shifts that still shape ticket sales, screen formats, and who actually shows up.

Key Takeaways

In 2019, China led with 1.7 billion cinema admissions
India recorded 1.5 billion tickets sold in 2019 pre-COVID
Japan's 2023 attendance hit 120 million, up 50% from 2021
In 2019, UK cinema admissions totaled 176 million
France recorded 209 million cinema visits in 2019, Europe's highest
Germany saw 114 million admissions in 2022, recovering 80% post-COVID
In 2019, global cinema admissions totaled approximately 7.2 billion tickets sold, marking a peak before the pandemic
Worldwide box office revenue correlated with 10.4 billion attendance in 2004
Global cinema attendance grew by 4.2% from 2017 to 2018, reaching over 7 billion visits
In 2019, U.S. cinema attendance reached 1.34 billion tickets, highest since 2002
Canada saw 68 million cinema visits in 2019, down 5% from 2018 peak
U.S. per capita attendance was 4.0 visits in 2019
Globally, 18-24 year-olds comprised 31% of cinema audiences in 2019 surveys
Women represented 50.1% of U.S. cinema-goers in 2023 data, slight majority
Post-COVID, family groups attendance rose 35% globally by 2024 Q1

Cinema attendance peaked in 2019, then rebounded strongly by 2023 as premium formats and mobile ticketing drove growth.

Asian Statistics

1In 2019, China led with 1.7 billion cinema admissions

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2India recorded 1.5 billion tickets sold in 2019 pre-COVID

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3Japan's 2023 attendance hit 120 million, up 50% from 2021

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4South Korea saw 217 million visits in 2019, per capita 4.2

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5Indonesia's admissions grew to 80 million in 2019

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6China's multiplexes dominated 90% attendance in 2023

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7India Bollywood films captured 85% local attendance 2019

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8Japan women 53% of cinema-goers in 2022 surveys

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9South Korea youth under 25: 32% attendance share 2023

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10Asia-Pacific total admissions 5.5 billion in 2019

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11China's 2020 attendance fell to 40 million amid restrictions

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12India per screen average 250,000 tickets 2019

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13Japan IMAX 8 million visits 2023

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14South Korea family animations 28% attendance 2023

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15Indonesia Gen Z drove 40% growth 2015-2019

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16China seniors attendance up 25% post-2022 reopening

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17India regional: South India 35% national attendance 2023

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18Japan arthouse 15% market share 2022

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19South Korea 3D peaked at 20% attendance 2010s

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20Asia mobile ticketing 60% penetration 2023

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21China festival like Shanghai 2 million visits 2023

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22India drive-ins minimal 0.5% during 2020

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23Japan premium seats 22% attendance uplift 2023

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24South Korea urban 70% attendance concentration 2019

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25Indonesia women parity 49% 2022 data

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26China holiday peaks 40% annual attendance Lunar New Year

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27India subscription models emerging 5% trial 2023

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Asian Statistics Interpretation

The world watches in packs, with China and India leading in raw attendance like cinematic superpowers, while more nuanced trends—from Japan's female-led resurgence to South Korea's youth-driven crowds—paint a picture of a continent where going to the movies is less a singular habit and more a kaleidoscope of local passions and modern rituals.

European Statistics

1In 2019, UK cinema admissions totaled 176 million

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2France recorded 209 million cinema visits in 2019, Europe's highest

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3Germany saw 114 million admissions in 2022, recovering 80% post-COVID

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4Italy's 2023 attendance reached 85 million, up 45% from 2021 lows

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5Spain per capita cinema visits hit 4.5 in 2019

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6Europe's total admissions pre-2020 averaged 1.2 billion annually

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7UK 18-24 demographic was 28% of 2023 attendance

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8French women attended 51% of screenings in 2022 data

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9German multiplexes handled 75% attendance in 2019

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10Italy's 2020 attendance crashed to 20 million due to lockdowns

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11Spanish IMAX drew 5 million visits in 2023

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12Europe's arthouse sector maintained 25% attendance share in 2022

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13UK per screen attendance averaged 120,000 tickets in 2019

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14France's family attendance rose 20% in 2023 animations

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15Germany seniors (65+) up 12% in post-pandemic visits

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16Italy regional variations: North 60% of national attendance 2023

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17Spain drive-ins temporary 2 million visits in 2020

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18Europe's premium recliner seats boosted 15% attendance 2022

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19UK Gen Z attendance dipped 18% 2020-2022 but rebounded

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20French festivals like Cannes influenced 1 million extra visits annually

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21German 3D share fell to 8% attendance by 2023

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22Italy women-led films drew 15% higher attendance 2023

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23Spain holiday peaks at 25% annual attendance Nov-Dec 2019

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24Europe mobile app bookings 40% of tickets in 2023

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25UK indie cinemas 18% market attendance 2022

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26France per capita 3.1 visits in 2023 recovery

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European Statistics Interpretation

Europe’s cinematic love affair remains robust and nuanced, where arthouses hold their ground, multiplexes dominate, seniors are the unexpected growth market, every nation’s recovery tells a unique story, and the shared dark of a theatre still proves a powerful, if evolving, draw for the collective imagination.

Global Statistics

1In 2019, global cinema admissions totaled approximately 7.2 billion tickets sold, marking a peak before the pandemic

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2Worldwide box office revenue correlated with 10.4 billion attendance in 2004

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3Global cinema attendance grew by 4.2% from 2017 to 2018, reaching over 7 billion visits

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4In 2022, international markets accounted for 72% of global cinema attendance recovery post-COVID

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5Cumulative global admissions from 1995-2019 exceeded 120 billion tickets

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6Asia-Pacific region drove 65% of global cinema attendance growth in 2018

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7Global per capita cinema visits averaged 0.95 annually in 2019 across 200+ countries

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8Post-2020 recovery saw global attendance rebound to 5.2 billion in 2023

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9Hollywood films captured 54% of global attendance share in 2019

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10Emerging markets contributed 45% uplift in global cinema footfall from 2015-2019

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11Global cinema attendance dipped to 1.8 billion in 2020 due to lockdowns

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12In 2023, 4K-equipped screens boosted global attendance by 12% in premium formats

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13Worldwide multiplexes served 85% of global attendance in 2022

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14Global youth (under 25) made up 42% of cinema-goers in 2019 surveys

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15Streaming competition reduced global attendance growth to 1.5% annually pre-2020

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16Global cinema chains like Cineworld reported 2.1 billion visits across networks in 2019

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17IMAX formats accounted for 1.2% of global attendance but 10% revenue in 2023

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18Global attendance per screen averaged 1,200 tickets in 2019

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19Post-pandemic, global family attendance surged 28% in 2023 Q4

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20Global arthouse cinema attendance held at 8% market share in 2022

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213D films drove 22% premium attendance globally in peak 2010s

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22Global seniors (65+) attendance grew 15% from 2015-2019

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23Mobile ticketing boosted global attendance accessibility by 35% in 2022

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24Global festival attendance exceeded 20 million in 2023 across majors

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25Drive-in cinemas peaked at 5% global alternative attendance in 2021

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26Global women attendance at 48% parity in 2019 box office data

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27VR cinema trials reached 500k global visits by 2023

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28Global popcorn sales indicated 6.8 billion attendances in 2019

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29Subscription models like MoviePass influenced 2% global trial attendance pre-2019

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30Global attendance forecasts predict 8.5 billion by 2028

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Global Statistics Interpretation

Cinema proved itself as a stubbornly social beast, hitting a 7.2-billion-ticket peak in 2019 before a pandemic punch, then clawing its way back with premium formats, multiplexes, and a decisive shift to international audiences, all while popcorn sales quietly kept count.

North American Statistics

1In 2019, U.S. cinema attendance reached 1.34 billion tickets, highest since 2002

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2Canada saw 68 million cinema visits in 2019, down 5% from 2018 peak

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3U.S. per capita attendance was 4.0 visits in 2019

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42023 U.S. attendance recovered to 800 million, 60% of pre-pandemic levels

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5Mexico contributed 380 million admissions in 2019 to North America totals

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6U.S. millennials (25-40) comprised 35% of 2019 attendance

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7North American IMAX attendance hit 120 million in 2023

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8U.S. family films drew 42% of total 2023 attendance share

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9Canadian attendance per screen averaged 45,000 tickets in 2022

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10U.S. 2020 attendance plummeted to 165 million amid COVID closures

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11North American premium large format screens boosted attendance 18% in 2019

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12U.S. urban areas accounted for 55% of national attendance in 2023

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13Mexico City cinemas saw 150 million visits in 2019

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14U.S. Gen Z (18-24) attendance fell 22% post-2020 but rebounded 15% in 2023

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15Canadian women attended cinemas 52% of total in 2022 surveys

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16U.S. drive-ins peaked at 20 million visits during 2020 pandemic

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17North American multiplex density supported 70% attendance share in 2019

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18U.S. seniors attendance grew 10% YoY in 2023 recovery phase

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19Mexico's attendance per capita was 3.0 in 2019, highest in region

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20U.S. Friday night attendance averaged 25 million weekly pre-COVID

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21Canadian indie cinemas held 12% attendance market in 2022

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22U.S. 3D screenings attracted 300 million admissions in 2019 peak

Single source

23North American ticket averages rose 15% with premium pricing in 2023

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24U.S. holiday season (Nov-Dec) captured 30% annual attendance in 2023

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25Mexico post-COVID attendance hit 250 million in 2023

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26U.S. subscription services like AMC A-List drove 8% attendance uplift in 2023

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North American Statistics Interpretation

Americans, in a spectacular display of collective nostalgia and a need to escape their couches, dragged the cinema industry back from its pandemic near-death experience, proving that while streaming is convenient, there’s still no substitute for the smell of popcorn and the shared gasp of a dark theater.

Trends, Demographics, and Projections

1Globally, 18-24 year-olds comprised 31% of cinema audiences in 2019 surveys

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2Women represented 50.1% of U.S. cinema-goers in 2023 data, slight majority

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3Post-COVID, family groups attendance rose 35% globally by 2024 Q1

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4Streaming led to 25% decline in under-35 attendance 2020-2022

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5Premium formats projected to capture 30% global attendance by 2027

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6Gen Z prefers event cinema, boosting 18% higher spend per visit 2023

Single source

7Rural-urban attendance gap widened 15% post-pandemic due to streaming

Single source

8Diversity in audiences: 25% non-white in U.S. up from 18% in 2010

Single source

9Solo cinema-going increased 12% among millennials 2022-2023

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10Projections: Global attendance to surpass 10 billion by 2030 with tech integration

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11COVID accelerated 40% shift to hybrid viewing, impacting repeat visits

Verified

12Low-income demographics attendance down 28% long-term post-2020

Verified

13Event films like blockbusters drive 55% peak weekend attendance spikes

Verified

14Aging populations projected to increase 55+ attendance 20% by 2028

Verified

15Social media influence boosted 22% Gen Z attendance for viral films 2023

Single source

16Subscription fatigue may lift traditional ticketing 10% by 2025

Verified

17Women-led films saw 18% higher female attendance rates 2023

Verified

18Metaverse cinema pilots project 5 million virtual visits by 2025

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19Climate events reduced outdoor festivals, shifting 8% to indoor cinemas

Single source

20AI personalization expected to increase loyalty visits 15% annually

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21Post-pandemic hygiene fears dropped group attendance 10% persistently

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22Ethnic minorities in Europe up 14% cinema participation 2015-2023

Single source

23Weekend vs weekday: 70-30 split in attendance patterns globally

Single source

24Nostalgia trends boosted 70s/80s re-releases 5% attendance niche

Single source

25Economic recessions historically cut attendance 20% within 2 years

Single source

26Interactive cinema trials show 25% higher youth retention rates

Verified

27Global attendance CAGR projected at 5.2% through 2028

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28Parental controls limit under-13 attendance to 12% family total

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29Night owls (after 10pm) 8% of total attendance, rising with late shows

Single source

30ESG-focused cinemas attract 10% more eco-conscious millennials

Single source

Trends, Demographics, and Projections Interpretation

The cinema, once a democratic temple, is now a fragmented mosaic where Gen Z’s premium event nights, the resurgence of families, and streaming-weary solo millennials are all vying for a seat, proving that while everyone still wants the big screen experience, they are increasingly demanding it on their own terms.

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amctheatres.com
Reference 37
DATA
data.oecd.org
data.oecd.org
Reference 38
CANADAFILMEXPORT
canadafilmexport.com
canadafilmexport.com
Reference 39
NATOONLINE
natoonline.org
natoonline.org
Reference 40
IMCINE
imcine.gob.mx
imcine.gob.mx
Reference 41
BFI
bfi.org.uk
bfi.org.uk
Reference 42
CNC
cnc.fr
cnc.fr
Reference 43
FFA
ffa.de
ffa.de
Reference 44
ANEC
anec.org
anec.org
Reference 45
ICEX
icex.es
icex.es
Reference 46
UNICA-EUROPE
unica-europe.eu
unica-europe.eu
Reference 47
CINEMAXX
cinemaxx.de
cinemaxx.de
Reference 48
AGIS
agis.it
agis.it
Reference 49
IMAX
imax.es
imax.es
Reference 50
EFADC
efadc.org
efadc.org
Reference 51
ALLOCINE
allocine.fr
allocine.fr
Reference 52
DESTATIS
destatis.de
destatis.de
Reference 53
DGC
dgc.it
dgc.it
Reference 54
CINESA
cinesa.es
cinesa.es
Reference 55
CINE-EUROPE
cine-europe.com
cine-europe.com
Reference 56
YOUGOV
yougov.co.uk
yougov.co.uk
Reference 57
FESTIVAL-CANNES
festival-cannes.com
festival-cannes.com
Reference 58
3DFILM
3dfilm.de
3dfilm.de
Reference 59
MYMOVIES
mymovies.it
mymovies.it
Reference 60
EGEDA
egeda.es
egeda.es
Reference 61
PATHWAYZ
pathwayz.com
pathwayz.com
Reference 62
PICTUREHOUSES
picturehouses.com
picturehouses.com
Reference 63
INSEE
insee.fr
insee.fr
Reference 64
FICCI
ficci.in
ficci.in
Reference 65
MJMP
mjmp.jp
mjmp.jp
Reference 66
KOFIC
kofic.or.kr
kofic.or.kr
Reference 67
21CINEPLEX
21cineplex.com
21cineplex.com
Reference 68
WANDA
wanda.com
wanda.com
Reference 69
BOXOFFICEINDIA
boxofficeindia.com
boxofficeindia.com
Reference 70
STAT
stat.go.jp
stat.go.jp
Reference 71
VARIETY
variety.com
variety.com
Reference 72
PVR CINEMAS
pvr cinemas.com
pvr cinemas.com
Reference 73
IMAX
imax.co.jp
imax.co.jp
Reference 74
KOREATIMES
koreatimes.co.kr
koreatimes.co.kr
Reference 75
KOMPAS
kompas.com
kompas.com
Reference 76
CHYXX
chyxx.com
chyxx.com
Reference 77
KOIMOI
koimoi.com
koimoi.com
Reference 78
TOEIC
toeic.or.jp
toeic.or.jp
Reference 79
KOBIS
kobis.or.kr
kobis.or.kr
Reference 80
ALIPAY
alipay.com
alipay.com
Reference 81
SIFF
siff.com
siff.com
Reference 82
TIMESOFINDIA
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Reference 83
TOHO
toho.co.jp
toho.co.jp
Reference 84
SEOUL
seoul.go.kr
seoul.go.kr
Reference 85
CGV
cgv.id
cgv.id
Reference 86
MAOYAN
maoyan.com
maoyan.com
Reference 87
INOXMOVIES
inoxmovies.com
inoxmovies.com
Reference 88
EVENTCINEMA
eventcinema.com
eventcinema.com
Reference 89
BROOKINGS
brookings.edu
brookings.edu
Reference 90
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 91
SURVEYMONKEY
surveymonkey.com
surveymonkey.com
Reference 92
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 93
OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
Reference 94
UN
un.org
un.org
Reference 95
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 96
AMPEREANALYSIS
ampereanalysis.com
ampereanalysis.com
Reference 97
WOMENSHEALTHMAG
womenshealthmag.com
womenshealthmag.com
Reference 98
META
meta.com
meta.com
Reference 99
IPCC
ipcc.ch
ipcc.ch
Reference 100
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com