U.S. movie theater admissions totaled 0.7 billion in 2023. Meanwhile, U.S. video-on-demand users averaged 8.2 hours of weekly streaming that same year.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. movie theater admissions totaled 0.7 billion in 2023 (MPA)
- Film and video production expenditures in the U.K. were £3.4 billion in 2022 (DCMS)
- $93.6 billion global revenues for music and video streaming services in 2023 (Statista-derived figure)
- 3.1% of global households are paying for at least one subscription video service (SVoD) in 2023
- 56% of adults in the U.S. reported watching video streaming content weekly (2024 survey)
- 76% of Netflix's global customers use the service on mobile devices (2023)
- Global cinema ticket sales generated $29.5 billion in 2023.
- China accounted for 30% of global box office in 2023.
- Europe accounted for 26% of global box office in 2023.
- Writers and authors employed 144,140 people in the U.S. in 2023 (includes screenwriters).
- Producers and directors employed 132,900 people in the U.S. in 2023.
- Postsecondary degrees for film and video editors were held by 39% of workers in the U.S. (2023).
- Netflix ended 2023 with 260.2 million paid memberships globally.
- Amazon Prime Video had 200 million subscribers worldwide in 2023 (estimate).
- U.S. video-on-demand (VOD) users averaged 8.2 hours per week streaming in 2023.
Streaming dominates as massive global subscriptions, mobile viewing, and online movie watching drive 2023 entertainment growth.
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01 · Category
Market Size9 stats
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U.S. movie theater admissions totaled 0.7 billion in 2023 (MPA)
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Film and video production expenditures in the U.K. were £3.4 billion in 2022 (DCMS)
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$93.6 billion global revenues for music and video streaming services in 2023 (Statista-derived figure)
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$25.5 billion U.S. streaming video market revenue in 2022 (Grand View Research)
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$347.4 billion global film and TV content production industry size forecast for 2024 (IMARC Group)
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U.S. motion picture production expenditures were $47.7 billion in 2022 (MPAA)
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U.S. home entertainment market revenue was $18.1 billion in 2023 (MPA)
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U.S. theatrical box office revenue totaled $7.1 billion in 2023.
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Global motion picture, video, and television program production revenue was $150.7 billion in 2023 in the U.S. (NAICS 512).
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
For the Market Size perspective, the industry is expanding across both screens and production with global film and TV content production forecast at $347.4 billion in 2024 alongside major ongoing spend such as $47.7 billion in US motion picture production in 2022 and $25.5 billion in US streaming video revenue in 2022.
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User Adoption9 stats
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3.1% of global households are paying for at least one subscription video service (SVoD) in 2023
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56% of adults in the U.S. reported watching video streaming content weekly (2024 survey)
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76% of Netflix's global customers use the service on mobile devices (2023)
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1.9 billion global streaming video subscriptions forecast in 2027
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94% of households in the U.S. had internet access in 2023 (Pew Research)
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15.3% of U.S. adults reported watching movies online (streaming or download) in 2023 (Pew)
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60.4% of adults in the UK had at least one subscription to a streaming service in 2023.
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In the UK, 51% of viewers used catch-up services (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, etc.) at least once per week in 2023.
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In the UK, 46% of viewers used subscription video on demand (SVOD) at least once per week in 2023.
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
The user adoption picture shows rapid mainstreaming of streaming with 56% of U.S. adults watching weekly and 15.3% already watching movies online in 2023, while Netflix’s 76% mobile usage in 2023 and a forecast of 1.9 billion global streaming subscriptions by 2027 suggest adoption is still accelerating beyond households with internet access at 94% in the U.S.
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Industry Trends3 stats
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Global cinema ticket sales generated $29.5 billion in 2023.
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China accounted for 30% of global box office in 2023.
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Europe accounted for 26% of global box office in 2023.
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
In 2023, global cinema ticket sales hit $29.5 billion with China claiming 30% of the box office and Europe 26%, underscoring how these major markets are driving the Industry Trends in film entertainment.
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Employment & Workforce4 stats
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Writers and authors employed 144,140 people in the U.S. in 2023 (includes screenwriters).
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Producers and directors employed 132,900 people in the U.S. in 2023.
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Postsecondary degrees for film and video editors were held by 39% of workers in the U.S. (2023).
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In the U.S., 63.4% of media and entertainment establishments had 1–4 employees in 2022.
Interpretation
Employment & Workforce Interpretation
In the U.S. employment landscape for film and entertainment, writers and authors reached 144,140 workers and producers and directors 132,900 in 2023 while most media and entertainment establishments were very small with 63.4% employing just 1 to 4 people in 2022, indicating a largely small-workforce industry supported by a broad pool of creative and leadership roles.
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Business Performance2 stats
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Netflix ended 2023 with 260.2 million paid memberships globally.
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Amazon Prime Video had 200 million subscribers worldwide in 2023 (estimate).
Interpretation
Business Performance Interpretation
With Netflix reaching 260.2 million paid memberships in 2023 alongside Amazon Prime Video’s estimated 200 million subscribers worldwide, the business performance data shows the streaming market is still scaling rapidly through massive customer bases.
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Performance Metrics1 stats
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U.S. video-on-demand (VOD) users averaged 8.2 hours per week streaming in 2023.
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
In 2023, U.S. video-on-demand users streamed an average of 8.2 hours per week, showing strong ongoing engagement that reflects solid performance in the film entertainment delivery channel.
report visual · Comparison
Where viewers watch: streaming and online behavior
A majority of U.S. adults watch streaming weekly, and a sizable share have internet access and watch movies online—indicating strong online viewing habits.
94% of households in the U.S. had internet access in 2023 (Pew Research)94%
56% of adults in the U.S. reported watching video streaming content weekly (2024 survey)
56%
15.3% of U.S. adults reported watching movies online (streaming or download) in 2023 (Pew)
15.3%
3.1% of global households are paying for at least one subscription video service (SVoD) in 2023
3.1%
source-verifiedpewresearch.org · ericsson.com2024
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