GITNUXREPORT 2026

Latin America Entertainment Industry Statistics

Latin America's entertainment industry is experiencing a strong recovery and growth across all sectors.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2023, Mexico's box office revenue totaled $512 million, marking a 45% increase from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters and local hits like 'Radical'

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Brazil's cinema admissions reached 112.5 million in 2023, up 52% YoY, with 'Barbie' leading as the top film with 12.7 million tickets sold

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Argentina's film industry produced 156 feature films in 2022, generating $78 million in domestic box office, supported by INCAA subsidies exceeding $50 million

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Colombia's box office hit $92 million in 2023, with local films capturing 15% market share, highlighted by 'La Primera' grossing $4.2 million

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Chile's cinema revenue grew to $45.6 million in 2023, a 38% rise, with 18.2 million tickets sold amid post-pandemic recovery

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Peru's box office admissions surged to 9.8 million in 2023, generating $28 million, led by international titles like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

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Venezuela's informal cinema market estimated at $15 million annually in 2023, with 5.2 million admissions despite economic challenges

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Latin America's total box office revenue reached $2.1 billion in 2023, representing 4.5% of global market share

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In Ecuador, cinema chain Cinemark reported 4.1 million visitors in 2023, contributing to $22 million in revenue

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Uruguay's film production incentives led to 42 national films in 2022, with box office of $12.4 million

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Bolivia's cinema admissions grew 25% to 3.5 million in 2023, with local films like 'El Gran Movimiento' earning $1.8 million

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Paraguay's box office totaled $8.7 million in 2023, up 30% YoY, driven by 2.1 million admissions

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Costa Rica's film industry saw $18 million in box office from 5.6 million tickets in 2023

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Panama's cinema revenue hit $14.2 million in 2023, with 3.8 million viewers

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Dominican Republic box office reached $25 million in 2023, boosted by local comedy 'Qué Leon'

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Guatemala's cinema admissions totaled 4.2 million in 2023, generating $16.5 million

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El Salvador's box office grew to $9.8 million with 2.9 million tickets sold in 2023

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Honduras cinema market valued at $7.2 million in 2023, up 22%

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Nicaragua's informal cinema attendance estimated at 1.8 million in 2023, revenue $5.4 million

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Latin American co-productions numbered 45 in 2023, with $120 million invested

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Mexico's CNC allocated $250 million in film funding for 2023, supporting 120 projects

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Brazil's ANCINE approved R$1.2 billion ($240 million) in incentives for 85 films in 2023

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Over 1,200 cinema screens added across Latin America in 2023, reaching 12,500 total

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Average ticket price in Latin America rose to $7.50 in 2023, varying from $4 in Bolivia to $12 in Chile

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Local content share in LatAm box office increased to 18% in 2023 from 12% in 2022

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Argentina's Mar del Plata Film Festival attracted 250,000 attendees in 2023, screening 400 films

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Colombia's Cartagena Film Festival generated $5 million economic impact in 2023 with 45,000 visitors

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Mexico City International Film Festival (FICM) had 120,000 attendees in 2023

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Brazil's São Paulo International Film Festival screened 400 titles to 80,000 spectators in 2023

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Peru's Lima Film Festival drew 35,000 attendees for 150 films in 2023

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Latin America's gaming market revenue reached $5.2 billion in 2023, Brazil accounting for 45% at $2.3 billion

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Mexico's gaming spend hit $1.8 billion in 2023, mobile games 52% share with 45 million players

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Argentina's esports viewership 15 million hours on Twitch in 2023, Free Fire tournaments leading

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Colombia's gaming industry employed 25,000 people in 2023, revenue $450 million

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Chile gamers numbered 18 million in 2023, PC/console 40% market, revenue $320 million

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Peru's mobile gaming downloads 120 million in 2023, Free Fire top with 15 million MAUs

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Venezuela's gaming cafes served 2 million users monthly in 2023, despite hardware shortages

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LatAm gaming penetration 55% of internet users, 250 million players total 2023

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Ecuador's esports prize pools totaled $5 million in 2023, 500,000 tournament viewers

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Uruguay gamers 1.2 million, revenue $80 million, console growth 20% 2023

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Bolivia's mobile gaming revenue $90 million, 8 million users 2023

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Paraguay gaming market $70 million, esports teams 50 active 2023

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Costa Rica developed 20 games exported $10 million in 2023

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Panama's gaming events like Campus Party drew 50,000 in 2023

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Dominican Republic gamers 4.5 million, revenue $150 million 2023

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Guatemala's Free Fire league had 1 million fans, $20 million ecosystem 2023

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El Salvador adopted Bitcoin for gaming purchases, 500,000 users 2023

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Honduras mobile gamers 3 million, revenue $60 million 2023

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Nicaragua's cyber cafes 1,500 venues, 800,000 monthly players 2023

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Brazil's CBGE sanctioned 12 esports titles, $20 million prize money 2023

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Mexico's Free Fire World Series LatAm qualifiers 5 million viewers 2023

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Colombia's Liga Colombiana de Esports grew to 100 teams, 2 million followers 2023

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Chile's League of Legends scene peaked at 300,000 peak viewers 2023

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Peru's Dota 2 International qualifiers LatAm 1.5 million hours watched 2023

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Brazil's Carnival 2023 generated $4.5 billion from 12 million tourists attending samba schools and events

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Mexico's Vive Latino festival 2023 sold 210,000 tickets over 2 days, 80 acts, economic impact $60 million

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Argentina's Cosquín Folk Festival drew 350,000 in 2023, folk music and dance

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Colombia's Barranquilla Carnival 2023 had 2 million attendees, $300 million revenue

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Chile's Viña del Mar Festival 2023 attracted 15,000 nightly, $25 million ticket sales

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Peru's Inti Raymi 2023 in Cusco hosted 100,000 tourists, $50 million tourism boost

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Venezuela's Feria de la Chinita 2023: 1.5 million visitors despite challenges

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LatAm live events market rebounded to $8.7 billion in 2023, 85% recovery from pre-pandemic

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Ecuador's Carnival Riobamba 2023: 500,000 attendees

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Uruguay's Carnival Montevideo 40 nights, 1 million spectators 2023

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Bolivia's Oruro Carnival 2023 UNESCO event: 400,000 dancers and visitors

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Paraguay's Encuentro de Ritmos 2023: 200,000 music lovers

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Costa Rica's Festival de la Luz 2023: 1.2 million parade viewers

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Panama's Carnival 2023 across provinces: 3 million participants

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Dominican Republic's Merengue Festival Santo Domingo 2023: 150,000 attendees

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Guatemala's Semana Santa Antigua 2023: 1 million tourists, $150 million spend

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El Salvador's Fiestas Agostinas 2023: 800,000 visitors to San Salvador events

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Honduras' Feria Juniana 2023: 500,000 over 9 days

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Nicaragua's La Purísima festivals 2023: nationwide 2 million celebrants

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Rock in Rio Brazil 2023 sustainability: 100% renewable energy, zero waste goal met for 700k attendees

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Lollapalooza Argentina 2023 expanded to 4 days, 400,000 tickets sold

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Mexico's Corona Capital 2023: 80,000 daily x 2 days, international headliners

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Colombia's Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro 2023: 500 shows, 300,000 spectators Bogotá

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Theater in Brazil: 15,000 performances 2023, São Paulo 5 million tickets sold

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Brazilian music streaming revenue reached $550 million in 2023, up 18% YoY with Spotify leading at 40 million paid users

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Mexico's recorded music market grew to $245 million in 2023, Bad Bunny's albums topping charts with 1.2 billion streams

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Argentina's music industry revenue hit $120 million in 2023, live streaming compensating 25% of losses

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Colombia's music exports reached $180 million in 2023, Karol G generating $50 million alone via tours and streams

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Chile's digital music sales up 22% to $45 million in 2023, Mon Laferte leading female artists

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Peru's music streaming users totaled 12 million in 2023, revenue $35 million, reggaeton dominant at 45% shares

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Venezuela's underground music scene produced 500 albums in 2023, streams 800 million despite sanctions

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Latin America's total recorded music revenue was $1.1 billion in 2023, streaming 67% of total

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Ecuador's music market grew 15% to $28 million, urban genres 60% consumption 2023

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Uruguay's IFPI certified 20 platinum albums in 2023, revenue $22 million

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Bolivia's Andean music streams hit 400 million in 2023, local revenue $18 million

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Paraguay's chamamé genre generated $12 million, 250 million streams 2023

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Costa Rica's reggaeton scene exported $25 million, 8 million streams monthly 2023

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Panama's salsa music revenue $15 million, streams up 30% 2023

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Dominican Republic's bachata and merengue totaled $40 million exports 2023, Romeo Santos 500 million streams

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Guatemala's marimba festivals drew 1 million attendees, music revenue $20 million 2023

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El Salvador's cumbia streams 300 million, revenue $14 million 2023

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Honduras punta genre generated $10 million, 200 million plays 2023

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Nicaragua's folk music festivals 500,000 visitors, $8 million revenue 2023

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Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' amassed 5 billion streams in LatAm 2023

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Anitta's 'Funk Generation' album debuted with 100 million first-week streams LatAm-wide 2023

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Shakira's 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' sold 1.5 million units equivalent in LatAm 2023

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J Balvin's regional Mexican foray generated 800 million streams 2023

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Rosalía's Motomami tour sold 500,000 LatAm tickets averaging $80 each 2023

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Rock in Rio 2023 in Brazil attracted 700,000 attendees over 7 days, $100 million economic impact

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Lollapalooza Chile 2023 had 240,000 visitors across 3 days, 100 acts

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Vive Latino Mexico 2023 drew 180,000 fans, 70 artists, $50 million revenue

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Colombia's Estereo Picnic 2023: 150,000 attendees

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Peru's Festival de la Cumbia 2023: 100,000 visitors

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In 2023, Netflix's LatAm subscribers grew to 47 million, with 'Narcos' spin-offs driving 20% of regional views

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Disney+ reached 22 million subs in LatAm by end-2023, 'Encanto' sequels boosting retention by 15%

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Amazon Prime Video had 18.5 million LatAm households in 2023, investing $500 million in local originals like 'Dom'

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HBO Max (now Max) surpassed 12 million subs in LatAm 2023, with 'Euphoria' S2 viewed 300 million hours regionally

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Paramount+ grew to 8.2 million LatAm users in 2023, 'Yellowjackets' popular with 50 million hours streamed

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Apple TV+ invested $200 million in LatAm content 2023, reaching 5.1 million subs, 'Ted Lasso' dubbed in Spanish

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Spotify's LatAm paid users hit 45 million in 2023, podcasts growing 30% to 15 million monthly listeners

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YouTube Premium subs in LatAm reached 10 million in 2023, music videos accounting for 60% watch time

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Claro Video had 25 million users across LatAm telcos in 2023, local films 40% of catalog views

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Movistar Play streamed 2.5 billion hours in LatAm 2023, series like 'La Casa de Papel' still top 100

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Latin America's SVOD revenue projected at $6.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 12% to 2027

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Brazil's streaming penetration hit 65% households in 2023, Netflix at 38 million subs

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Mexico's AVOD platforms like Pluto TV reached 15 million MAUs in 2023

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Argentina's FAST channels grew 40% to 20 million users, Vix leading with telenovelas

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Colombia's streaming market valued $850 million in 2023, 12 million SVOD subs

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Chile's hybrid TV-streaming households at 55% in 2023, 8 million users

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Peru's internet video consumption up 25% to 180 minutes daily per user in 2023

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Venezuela's pirate streaming sites accessed by 70% of internet users, legitimate SVOD at 2 million subs 2023

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Ecuador's streaming revenue $250 million in 2023, Netflix 60% market share

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Uruguay's SVOD adoption 70% households, Disney+ top with 1.2 million subs 2023

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Bolivia FAST services like Rakuten TV reached 3 million downloads 2023

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Paraguay's streaming grew 35%, 2.5 million SVOD users

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Costa Rica's average streaming hours per user 2.5 daily in 2023

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Panama SVOD market $180 million, 1.8 million subs 2023

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Dominican Republic's streaming penetration 50%, Netflix 3 million subs 2023

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Guatemala's mobile streaming data usage up 40% to 15 GB/month average 2023

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El Salvador SVOD revenue $120 million, growth 28% 2023

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Honduras streaming households 40%, 2 million users 2023

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Nicaragua's YouTube views from LatAm 15 billion monthly in 2023

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In 2023, Brazil's TV market revenue hit $12.5 billion, dominated by Globo with 40% share and 120 million daily viewers

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Mexico's TelevisaUnivision generated $10.2 billion in 2023, with telenovelas like 'La Madrastra' reaching 25 million viewers per episode

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Argentina's Telefe channel averaged 15.2 rating points in 2023, with prime time shows drawing 2.5 million viewers nightly

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Colombia's Caracol TV produced 1,200 hours of content in 2023, exporting to 50 countries worth $150 million

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Chile's TVN broadcast 850 hours of national programming in 2023, with news shows averaging 28% audience share

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Peru's América Televisión led ratings with 22.5 points in 2023, telenovelas viewed by 8 million weekly

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Venezuela's Venevisión maintained 35% market share in 2023 despite crisis, with 15 million daily reach

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Latin America's linear TV households totaled 180 million in 2023, declining 3% YoY but still 75% penetration

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Ecuador's TC Televisión averaged 18 rating points in 2023, sports content boosting to 2.1 million viewers

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Uruguay's Canal 10 had 25% share in 2023, news programs reaching 450,000 daily

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Bolivia's Unitel led with 32% audience share in 2023, 4.5 million weekly viewers for soaps

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Paraguay's Telefuturo dominated 2023 ratings at 40%, reality shows like 'El Gran Hermano' peaking at 1.2 million viewers

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Costa Rica's Teletica reported 1,800 hours of local content in 2023, 55% national share

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Panama's TVN-2 averaged 15.5 ratings in 2023, news at 800,000 viewers

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Dominican Republic's Color Visión had 28% share in 2023, teleseries to 3 million

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Guatemala's Canal 3 led prime time with 22 points, 2.8 million reach in 2023

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El Salvador's TCS channels captured 45% market in 2023

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Honduras' Televicentro averaged 20 ratings, sports to 1.5 million in 2023

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Nicaragua's Canal 10 had 30% share, news dominant at 900,000 viewers daily 2023

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Telenovela exports from LatAm reached $450 million in 2023, Mexico leading with 60% share

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Brazil produced 5,200 hours of scripted TV in 2023, Globo contributing 2,800 hours

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Over 300 regional TV channels operate in LatAm, serving 50 million cable subscribers in 2023

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Average daily TV viewing time in LatAm was 4.2 hours per person in 2023, down 10% from 2022

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Argentina's reality TV 'Gran Hermano' averaged 2.8 million viewers per episode in 2023

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Colombia's 'Yo Me Llamo' talent show peaked at 4.5 rating points nationally in 2023

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Mexico's 'La Voz' season 2023 drew 18 million cumulative viewers across 15 episodes

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Brazil's 'Big Brother Brasil 23' had 150 million votes cast, averaging 25 million nightly viewers

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Chile's 'Almohada para Dos' dating show reached 1.2 million viewers weekly in 2023

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Latin America's entertainment industry isn't just bouncing back from the pandemic—it's exploding with record-breaking numbers and cultural vitality, as seen in a box office surge to $2.1 billion, booming streaming platforms, and massive festivals that are redefining the global stage.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, Mexico's box office revenue totaled $512 million, marking a 45% increase from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters and local hits like 'Radical'
Brazil's cinema admissions reached 112.5 million in 2023, up 52% YoY, with 'Barbie' leading as the top film with 12.7 million tickets sold
Argentina's film industry produced 156 feature films in 2022, generating $78 million in domestic box office, supported by INCAA subsidies exceeding $50 million
In 2023, Brazil's TV market revenue hit $12.5 billion, dominated by Globo with 40% share and 120 million daily viewers
Mexico's TelevisaUnivision generated $10.2 billion in 2023, with telenovelas like 'La Madrastra' reaching 25 million viewers per episode
Argentina's Telefe channel averaged 15.2 rating points in 2023, with prime time shows drawing 2.5 million viewers nightly
In 2023, Netflix's LatAm subscribers grew to 47 million, with 'Narcos' spin-offs driving 20% of regional views
Disney+ reached 22 million subs in LatAm by end-2023, 'Encanto' sequels boosting retention by 15%
Amazon Prime Video had 18.5 million LatAm households in 2023, investing $500 million in local originals like 'Dom'
Brazilian music streaming revenue reached $550 million in 2023, up 18% YoY with Spotify leading at 40 million paid users
Mexico's recorded music market grew to $245 million in 2023, Bad Bunny's albums topping charts with 1.2 billion streams
Argentina's music industry revenue hit $120 million in 2023, live streaming compensating 25% of losses
Latin America's gaming market revenue reached $5.2 billion in 2023, Brazil accounting for 45% at $2.3 billion
Mexico's gaming spend hit $1.8 billion in 2023, mobile games 52% share with 45 million players
Argentina's esports viewership 15 million hours on Twitch in 2023, Free Fire tournaments leading

Latin America's entertainment industry is experiencing a strong recovery and growth across all sectors.

Cinema

In 2023, Mexico's box office revenue totaled $512 million, marking a 45% increase from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters and local hits like 'Radical'
Brazil's cinema admissions reached 112.5 million in 2023, up 52% YoY, with 'Barbie' leading as the top film with 12.7 million tickets sold
Argentina's film industry produced 156 feature films in 2022, generating $78 million in domestic box office, supported by INCAA subsidies exceeding $50 million
Colombia's box office hit $92 million in 2023, with local films capturing 15% market share, highlighted by 'La Primera' grossing $4.2 million
Chile's cinema revenue grew to $45.6 million in 2023, a 38% rise, with 18.2 million tickets sold amid post-pandemic recovery
Peru's box office admissions surged to 9.8 million in 2023, generating $28 million, led by international titles like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
Venezuela's informal cinema market estimated at $15 million annually in 2023, with 5.2 million admissions despite economic challenges
Latin America's total box office revenue reached $2.1 billion in 2023, representing 4.5% of global market share
In Ecuador, cinema chain Cinemark reported 4.1 million visitors in 2023, contributing to $22 million in revenue
Uruguay's film production incentives led to 42 national films in 2022, with box office of $12.4 million
Bolivia's cinema admissions grew 25% to 3.5 million in 2023, with local films like 'El Gran Movimiento' earning $1.8 million
Paraguay's box office totaled $8.7 million in 2023, up 30% YoY, driven by 2.1 million admissions
Costa Rica's film industry saw $18 million in box office from 5.6 million tickets in 2023
Panama's cinema revenue hit $14.2 million in 2023, with 3.8 million viewers
Dominican Republic box office reached $25 million in 2023, boosted by local comedy 'Qué Leon'
Guatemala's cinema admissions totaled 4.2 million in 2023, generating $16.5 million
El Salvador's box office grew to $9.8 million with 2.9 million tickets sold in 2023
Honduras cinema market valued at $7.2 million in 2023, up 22%
Nicaragua's informal cinema attendance estimated at 1.8 million in 2023, revenue $5.4 million
Latin American co-productions numbered 45 in 2023, with $120 million invested
Mexico's CNC allocated $250 million in film funding for 2023, supporting 120 projects
Brazil's ANCINE approved R$1.2 billion ($240 million) in incentives for 85 films in 2023
Over 1,200 cinema screens added across Latin America in 2023, reaching 12,500 total
Average ticket price in Latin America rose to $7.50 in 2023, varying from $4 in Bolivia to $12 in Chile
Local content share in LatAm box office increased to 18% in 2023 from 12% in 2022
Argentina's Mar del Plata Film Festival attracted 250,000 attendees in 2023, screening 400 films
Colombia's Cartagena Film Festival generated $5 million economic impact in 2023 with 45,000 visitors
Mexico City International Film Festival (FICM) had 120,000 attendees in 2023
Brazil's São Paulo International Film Festival screened 400 titles to 80,000 spectators in 2023
Peru's Lima Film Festival drew 35,000 attendees for 150 films in 2023

Cinema Interpretation

Hollywood may have supplied the tentpoles, but a resilient and growing Latin American film industry, fueled by strategic subsidies and a hunger for local stories, collectively clawed its way to a $2.1 billion box office comeback in 2023.

Gaming

Latin America's gaming market revenue reached $5.2 billion in 2023, Brazil accounting for 45% at $2.3 billion
Mexico's gaming spend hit $1.8 billion in 2023, mobile games 52% share with 45 million players
Argentina's esports viewership 15 million hours on Twitch in 2023, Free Fire tournaments leading
Colombia's gaming industry employed 25,000 people in 2023, revenue $450 million
Chile gamers numbered 18 million in 2023, PC/console 40% market, revenue $320 million
Peru's mobile gaming downloads 120 million in 2023, Free Fire top with 15 million MAUs
Venezuela's gaming cafes served 2 million users monthly in 2023, despite hardware shortages
LatAm gaming penetration 55% of internet users, 250 million players total 2023
Ecuador's esports prize pools totaled $5 million in 2023, 500,000 tournament viewers
Uruguay gamers 1.2 million, revenue $80 million, console growth 20% 2023
Bolivia's mobile gaming revenue $90 million, 8 million users 2023
Paraguay gaming market $70 million, esports teams 50 active 2023
Costa Rica developed 20 games exported $10 million in 2023
Panama's gaming events like Campus Party drew 50,000 in 2023
Dominican Republic gamers 4.5 million, revenue $150 million 2023
Guatemala's Free Fire league had 1 million fans, $20 million ecosystem 2023
El Salvador adopted Bitcoin for gaming purchases, 500,000 users 2023
Honduras mobile gamers 3 million, revenue $60 million 2023
Nicaragua's cyber cafes 1,500 venues, 800,000 monthly players 2023
Brazil's CBGE sanctioned 12 esports titles, $20 million prize money 2023
Mexico's Free Fire World Series LatAm qualifiers 5 million viewers 2023
Colombia's Liga Colombiana de Esports grew to 100 teams, 2 million followers 2023
Chile's League of Legends scene peaked at 300,000 peak viewers 2023
Peru's Dota 2 International qualifiers LatAm 1.5 million hours watched 2023

Gaming Interpretation

Latin America's gaming scene is no longer just playing catch-up; it's a multi-billion-dollar, job-creating cultural juggernaut where Brazil flexes its financial muscle, Mexico packs a mobile punch, and even the smallest nations are building passionate, lucrative arenas from esports tournaments to neighborhood cyber cafes.

Live Events

Brazil's Carnival 2023 generated $4.5 billion from 12 million tourists attending samba schools and events
Mexico's Vive Latino festival 2023 sold 210,000 tickets over 2 days, 80 acts, economic impact $60 million
Argentina's Cosquín Folk Festival drew 350,000 in 2023, folk music and dance
Colombia's Barranquilla Carnival 2023 had 2 million attendees, $300 million revenue
Chile's Viña del Mar Festival 2023 attracted 15,000 nightly, $25 million ticket sales
Peru's Inti Raymi 2023 in Cusco hosted 100,000 tourists, $50 million tourism boost
Venezuela's Feria de la Chinita 2023: 1.5 million visitors despite challenges
LatAm live events market rebounded to $8.7 billion in 2023, 85% recovery from pre-pandemic
Ecuador's Carnival Riobamba 2023: 500,000 attendees
Uruguay's Carnival Montevideo 40 nights, 1 million spectators 2023
Bolivia's Oruro Carnival 2023 UNESCO event: 400,000 dancers and visitors
Paraguay's Encuentro de Ritmos 2023: 200,000 music lovers
Costa Rica's Festival de la Luz 2023: 1.2 million parade viewers
Panama's Carnival 2023 across provinces: 3 million participants
Dominican Republic's Merengue Festival Santo Domingo 2023: 150,000 attendees
Guatemala's Semana Santa Antigua 2023: 1 million tourists, $150 million spend
El Salvador's Fiestas Agostinas 2023: 800,000 visitors to San Salvador events
Honduras' Feria Juniana 2023: 500,000 over 9 days
Nicaragua's La Purísima festivals 2023: nationwide 2 million celebrants
Rock in Rio Brazil 2023 sustainability: 100% renewable energy, zero waste goal met for 700k attendees
Lollapalooza Argentina 2023 expanded to 4 days, 400,000 tickets sold
Mexico's Corona Capital 2023: 80,000 daily x 2 days, international headliners
Colombia's Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro 2023: 500 shows, 300,000 spectators Bogotá
Theater in Brazil: 15,000 performances 2023, São Paulo 5 million tickets sold

Live Events Interpretation

Latin America clearly knows how to throw a fiscally responsible party, as the region's live events market neared a full recovery by spinning samba, rock, and folk revelry into a nearly $9 billion economic engine in 2023.

Music

Brazilian music streaming revenue reached $550 million in 2023, up 18% YoY with Spotify leading at 40 million paid users
Mexico's recorded music market grew to $245 million in 2023, Bad Bunny's albums topping charts with 1.2 billion streams
Argentina's music industry revenue hit $120 million in 2023, live streaming compensating 25% of losses
Colombia's music exports reached $180 million in 2023, Karol G generating $50 million alone via tours and streams
Chile's digital music sales up 22% to $45 million in 2023, Mon Laferte leading female artists
Peru's music streaming users totaled 12 million in 2023, revenue $35 million, reggaeton dominant at 45% shares
Venezuela's underground music scene produced 500 albums in 2023, streams 800 million despite sanctions
Latin America's total recorded music revenue was $1.1 billion in 2023, streaming 67% of total
Ecuador's music market grew 15% to $28 million, urban genres 60% consumption 2023
Uruguay's IFPI certified 20 platinum albums in 2023, revenue $22 million
Bolivia's Andean music streams hit 400 million in 2023, local revenue $18 million
Paraguay's chamamé genre generated $12 million, 250 million streams 2023
Costa Rica's reggaeton scene exported $25 million, 8 million streams monthly 2023
Panama's salsa music revenue $15 million, streams up 30% 2023
Dominican Republic's bachata and merengue totaled $40 million exports 2023, Romeo Santos 500 million streams
Guatemala's marimba festivals drew 1 million attendees, music revenue $20 million 2023
El Salvador's cumbia streams 300 million, revenue $14 million 2023
Honduras punta genre generated $10 million, 200 million plays 2023
Nicaragua's folk music festivals 500,000 visitors, $8 million revenue 2023
Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' amassed 5 billion streams in LatAm 2023
Anitta's 'Funk Generation' album debuted with 100 million first-week streams LatAm-wide 2023
Shakira's 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' sold 1.5 million units equivalent in LatAm 2023
J Balvin's regional Mexican foray generated 800 million streams 2023
Rosalía's Motomami tour sold 500,000 LatAm tickets averaging $80 each 2023
Rock in Rio 2023 in Brazil attracted 700,000 attendees over 7 days, $100 million economic impact
Lollapalooza Chile 2023 had 240,000 visitors across 3 days, 100 acts
Vive Latino Mexico 2023 drew 180,000 fans, 70 artists, $50 million revenue
Colombia's Estereo Picnic 2023: 150,000 attendees
Peru's Festival de la Cumbia 2023: 100,000 visitors

Music Interpretation

Latin America’s music industry is no longer just dancing to a global beat but is now masterfully conducting its own thriving, billion-dollar symphony, where streams and sold-out tours from Bad Bunny to regional folk artists prove that the rhythm of economic resilience is as potent as the music itself.

Streaming

In 2023, Netflix's LatAm subscribers grew to 47 million, with 'Narcos' spin-offs driving 20% of regional views
Disney+ reached 22 million subs in LatAm by end-2023, 'Encanto' sequels boosting retention by 15%
Amazon Prime Video had 18.5 million LatAm households in 2023, investing $500 million in local originals like 'Dom'
HBO Max (now Max) surpassed 12 million subs in LatAm 2023, with 'Euphoria' S2 viewed 300 million hours regionally
Paramount+ grew to 8.2 million LatAm users in 2023, 'Yellowjackets' popular with 50 million hours streamed
Apple TV+ invested $200 million in LatAm content 2023, reaching 5.1 million subs, 'Ted Lasso' dubbed in Spanish
Spotify's LatAm paid users hit 45 million in 2023, podcasts growing 30% to 15 million monthly listeners
YouTube Premium subs in LatAm reached 10 million in 2023, music videos accounting for 60% watch time
Claro Video had 25 million users across LatAm telcos in 2023, local films 40% of catalog views
Movistar Play streamed 2.5 billion hours in LatAm 2023, series like 'La Casa de Papel' still top 100
Latin America's SVOD revenue projected at $6.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 12% to 2027
Brazil's streaming penetration hit 65% households in 2023, Netflix at 38 million subs
Mexico's AVOD platforms like Pluto TV reached 15 million MAUs in 2023
Argentina's FAST channels grew 40% to 20 million users, Vix leading with telenovelas
Colombia's streaming market valued $850 million in 2023, 12 million SVOD subs
Chile's hybrid TV-streaming households at 55% in 2023, 8 million users
Peru's internet video consumption up 25% to 180 minutes daily per user in 2023
Venezuela's pirate streaming sites accessed by 70% of internet users, legitimate SVOD at 2 million subs 2023
Ecuador's streaming revenue $250 million in 2023, Netflix 60% market share
Uruguay's SVOD adoption 70% households, Disney+ top with 1.2 million subs 2023
Bolivia FAST services like Rakuten TV reached 3 million downloads 2023
Paraguay's streaming grew 35%, 2.5 million SVOD users
Costa Rica's average streaming hours per user 2.5 daily in 2023
Panama SVOD market $180 million, 1.8 million subs 2023
Dominican Republic's streaming penetration 50%, Netflix 3 million subs 2023
Guatemala's mobile streaming data usage up 40% to 15 GB/month average 2023
El Salvador SVOD revenue $120 million, growth 28% 2023
Honduras streaming households 40%, 2 million users 2023
Nicaragua's YouTube views from LatAm 15 billion monthly in 2023

Streaming Interpretation

The Latin American streaming wars have turned the region into a fiercely competitive goldmine, where global giants pour billions into local spin-offs while viewers juggle a dizzying array of services, proving that while everyone loves a good telenovela or cartel drama, their loyalty—and wallet—are perpetually up for grabs.

Television

In 2023, Brazil's TV market revenue hit $12.5 billion, dominated by Globo with 40% share and 120 million daily viewers
Mexico's TelevisaUnivision generated $10.2 billion in 2023, with telenovelas like 'La Madrastra' reaching 25 million viewers per episode
Argentina's Telefe channel averaged 15.2 rating points in 2023, with prime time shows drawing 2.5 million viewers nightly
Colombia's Caracol TV produced 1,200 hours of content in 2023, exporting to 50 countries worth $150 million
Chile's TVN broadcast 850 hours of national programming in 2023, with news shows averaging 28% audience share
Peru's América Televisión led ratings with 22.5 points in 2023, telenovelas viewed by 8 million weekly
Venezuela's Venevisión maintained 35% market share in 2023 despite crisis, with 15 million daily reach
Latin America's linear TV households totaled 180 million in 2023, declining 3% YoY but still 75% penetration
Ecuador's TC Televisión averaged 18 rating points in 2023, sports content boosting to 2.1 million viewers
Uruguay's Canal 10 had 25% share in 2023, news programs reaching 450,000 daily
Bolivia's Unitel led with 32% audience share in 2023, 4.5 million weekly viewers for soaps
Paraguay's Telefuturo dominated 2023 ratings at 40%, reality shows like 'El Gran Hermano' peaking at 1.2 million viewers
Costa Rica's Teletica reported 1,800 hours of local content in 2023, 55% national share
Panama's TVN-2 averaged 15.5 ratings in 2023, news at 800,000 viewers
Dominican Republic's Color Visión had 28% share in 2023, teleseries to 3 million
Guatemala's Canal 3 led prime time with 22 points, 2.8 million reach in 2023
El Salvador's TCS channels captured 45% market in 2023
Honduras' Televicentro averaged 20 ratings, sports to 1.5 million in 2023
Nicaragua's Canal 10 had 30% share, news dominant at 900,000 viewers daily 2023
Telenovela exports from LatAm reached $450 million in 2023, Mexico leading with 60% share
Brazil produced 5,200 hours of scripted TV in 2023, Globo contributing 2,800 hours
Over 300 regional TV channels operate in LatAm, serving 50 million cable subscribers in 2023
Average daily TV viewing time in LatAm was 4.2 hours per person in 2023, down 10% from 2022
Argentina's reality TV 'Gran Hermano' averaged 2.8 million viewers per episode in 2023
Colombia's 'Yo Me Llamo' talent show peaked at 4.5 rating points nationally in 2023
Mexico's 'La Voz' season 2023 drew 18 million cumulative viewers across 15 episodes
Brazil's 'Big Brother Brasil 23' had 150 million votes cast, averaging 25 million nightly viewers
Chile's 'Almohada para Dos' dating show reached 1.2 million viewers weekly in 2023

Television Interpretation

Despite the siren song of streaming services, Latin America's traditional television giants still command colossal audiences and revenues, proving that when it comes to telenovelas, reality show drama, and trusted news anchors, the living room screen remains a fiercely defended cultural hearth.

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