GITNUXREPORT 2026

Mexico Entertainment Industry Statistics

Mexico’s 2023 film box office hit 8,247 million pesos, a 24.7% jump from 2022, while attendance climbed to 112.3 million tickets. From Hollywood taking 67.3% of revenue to Mexican movies rising to 12.5% of domestic market share, the numbers trace a clear shift in what audiences watch and how they buy tickets. Dive into the dataset to see how cinema screens, streaming platforms, and TV broadcasting are reshaping entertainment across the country.

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In 2023, Mexico's film box office revenue totaled 8,247 million pesos, representing a 24.7% growth from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters.

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Mexican films captured 12.5% of the domestic box office market share in 2023, up from 8.9% in 2022.

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Attendance at Mexican cinemas reached 112.3 million tickets sold in 2023, a 28.1% increase year-over-year.

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The average ticket price in Mexican cinemas was 73.4 pesos in 2023.

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Hollywood films accounted for 67.3% of Mexico's box office revenue in 2023.

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There were 5,892 cinema screens operating in Mexico as of 2023.

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Production of feature films in Mexico reached 152 titles in 2022.

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Government funding for Mexican cinema via FOPROCINE was 250 million pesos in 2023.

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Top-grossing Mexican film 'Amores Antiguos' earned 145 million pesos in 2023.

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Cinema chains like Cinemex held 48% market share in screen count in 2023.

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3D screenings represented 22.4% of total tickets sold in Mexico in 2023.

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Mexican film exports to international markets generated $12.5 million USD in 2022.

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Women directed 28% of Mexican feature films produced in 2022.

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IMAX screens in Mexico numbered 45 by end of 2023.

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Post-pandemic cinema recovery in Mexico hit 85% of 2019 levels in 2023.

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Animated films made up 15.2% of box office revenue in Mexico 2023.

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Streaming competition reduced cinema attendance by 15% in urban areas 2020-2023.

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Guadalajara International Film Festival screened 180 films from 45 countries in 2023.

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Mexican cinema employment stood at 45,000 jobs in 2023.

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4K digital projection screens reached 2,100 in Mexico by 2023.

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Morelia International Film Festival attracted 120,000 attendees in 2023.

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Co-production agreements with foreign entities numbered 25 for Mexican films in 2022.

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Ticket sales via mobile apps grew 40% in Mexico cinemas 2023.

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Luxury cinema formats like VIP seats comprised 18% of revenue in 2023.

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Mexican horror films saw 35% box office growth in 2023.

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Cinema advertising revenue in Mexico was 1.2 billion pesos in 2023.

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New cinema openings added 250 screens in Mexico 2023.

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Youth under 25 made up 55% of cinema audience in Mexico 2023.

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Regional Mexican films achieved 5.2% market share in 2023.

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Total film festival events in Mexico exceeded 300 in 2023.

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In 2023, Mexico's live events box office revenue exceeded 12 billion pesos post-recovery.

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Concert attendance in Mexico reached 18 million tickets sold in 2023.

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Palacio de Bellas Artes hosted 450 performances with 300,000 attendees in 2023.

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Festivals like Vive Latino sold out 210,000 tickets over 2023 edition.

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Theater ticket sales totaled 5.2 million in Mexico City alone in 2023.

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Sports entertainment events like Lucha Libre drew 1.5 million fans in 2023.

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Premium venue capacity utilization hit 92% in Mexico 2023.

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Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato attracted 250,000 visitors in 2023.

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Stand-up comedy tours sold 800,000 tickets across Mexico in 2023.

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Arena CDMX hosted 120 events with average 15,000 attendees in 2023.

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Traditional dance performances like Ballet Folklórico reached 500,000 viewers.

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Live streaming hybrid events grew 35% revenue to 1 billion pesos in 2023.

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Musical theater productions numbered 120 active shows nationwide in 2023.

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Feria de Puebla entertainment drew 4 million attendees in 2023.

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Corporate events and conventions generated 8 billion pesos in entertainment spend 2023.

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Street performances and busking regulated events totaled 2,000 in CDMX 2023.

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Bullfighting events in Mexico saw 300,000 admissions despite controversies in 2023.

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Jazz festivals like Jazz en la Ciudad featured 50 concerts for 100,000 fans.

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Wedding entertainment industry valued at 50 billion pesos with live music core.

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Recovery from COVID saw 150% growth in small venue bookings in 2023.

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Cirque du Soleil Mexico tours sold 500,000 tickets in 2023.

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Opera season at Palacio de Bellas Artes included 20 productions for 80,000 seats.

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EDM festivals like EDC Mexico attracted 200,000 over weekend in 2023.

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Amateur theater groups performed 1,500 shows in community centers 2023.

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Sponsorship for live arts events totaled 3 billion pesos in Mexico 2023.

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Holiday season shows like Posada plays drew 1 million families in 2023.

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E-sports live events in Mexico grew to 50 tournaments with 300,000 attendees.

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Puppet theater festivals hosted 200 performances for 150,000 kids in 2023.

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Average ticket price for live concerts was 1,200 pesos in Mexico 2023.

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In 2023, Mexico's recorded music revenue grew 12.4% to $368.5 million USD.

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Streaming accounted for 82.3% of Mexico's music industry revenue in 2023.

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Physical sales of music in Mexico fell to 1.2% of total revenue in 2023.

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Regional Mexican genre dominated with 35% market share in 2023.

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Spotify paid out $150 million to Mexican artists in 2023.

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Live music revenue in Mexico reached $250 million in 2023.

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Number of paid music streaming subscribers hit 12.5 million in Mexico 2023.

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Corridos tumbados genre streams grew 150% year-over-year in 2023.

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Latin Grammy entries from Mexico totaled 450 in 2023.

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Vinyl sales in Mexico increased 25% to 50,000 units in 2023.

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Top artist Peso Pluma generated 5 billion Spotify streams from Mexico in 2023.

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Music publishing revenue in Mexico was $45 million in 2023.

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Concert ticket sales volume reached 15 million in Mexico 2023.

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Female Mexican artists' streams rose 40% to 25% market share in 2023.

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Sync licensing deals for Mexican music earned $20 million in 2023.

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Independent labels captured 28% of digital revenue in Mexico 2023.

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Banda music genre revenue hit $50 million, 14% growth in 2023.

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Apple Music subscribers in Mexico grew to 3.2 million in 2023.

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Festival attendance like Vive Latino reached 140,000 over two days in 2023.

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YouTube music views from Mexico totaled 120 billion in 2023.

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Pop en Español streams dominated urban Mexico at 22% share in 2023.

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Music tech startups in Mexico raised $30 million VC in 2023.

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Norteño genre live shows sold 2 million tickets in 2023.

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Digital download sales dropped to 0.5% of revenue in Mexico 2023.

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In 2023, Netflix Mexico original content hours reached 1,200, with 45% local productions.

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Disney+ subscriber base in Mexico hit 4.5 million by Q4 2023.

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Claro Video had 8 million monthly active users in Mexico 2023.

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SVOD revenue in Mexico grew 22% to $1.2 billion USD in 2023.

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Prime Video originals produced in Mexico totaled 25 titles in 2023.

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65% of internet users in Mexico subscribed to at least one streaming service in 2023.

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Blim TV local content views surged 50% to 200 million hours in 2023.

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Average streaming hours per user in Mexico was 18 hours weekly in 2023.

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ViX streaming platform reached 10 million downloads in Mexico 2023.

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FAST services like Pluto TV grew to 5 million MAU in Mexico 2023.

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Mexican content on YouTube Premium garnered 500 million views monthly in 2023.

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Streaming piracy rates dropped to 35% in Mexico due to affordable plans in 2023.

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HBO Max (Max) local series like 'La Casa de las Flores' sequels streamed 100 million hours.

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AVOD revenue from ads on Mexican streaming platforms hit $150 million in 2023.

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4G/5G coverage enabled 80% streaming access in rural Mexico by 2023.

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TikTok video streaming for entertainment reached 2 billion hours monthly in Mexico 2023.

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Local OTT platforms like Atresplayer grew 30% subscribers to 2 million in 2023.

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Netflix invested $400 million in Mexican productions in 2023.

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Multi-screen streaming households rose to 45% in Mexico 2023.

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Gaming streams on Twitch from Mexico averaged 1 million viewers daily in 2023.

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Spotify video podcasts consumption in Mexico hit 50 million hours in 2023.

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Bundle deals like Disney+/Hulu/Star+ boosted retention by 25% in Mexico 2023.

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User-generated content platforms like Clips grew 40% in Mexico streaming time.

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5G streaming trials reached 10 million users in urban Mexico 2023.

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Regional Mexican series on streaming platforms increased 60% views in 2023.

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In 2023, TelevisaUnivision generated 45.2 billion pesos in revenue from Mexican TV broadcasting.

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Mexican telenovelas exported to 120 countries, earning $500 million USD annually.

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TV ad spend in Mexico reached 92 billion pesos in 2023.

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85% of Mexican households had pay-TV subscriptions in 2023.

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Las Estrellas channel averaged 12.5 million daily viewers in 2023.

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Production of new telenovelas totaled 45 series in 2023 by major networks.

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Cable TV subscribers in Mexico numbered 22.5 million in 2023.

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Sports broadcasting rights cost Televisa 15 billion pesos yearly in 2023.

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Reality TV shows like La Casa de los Famosos drew 3.5 million peak viewers per episode in 2023.

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Terrestrial TV still held 70% audience share in Mexico 2023.

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TV Azteca's revenue from advertising was 18.7 billion pesos in 2023.

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News programs averaged 4.2 million viewers daily on Mexican TV in 2023.

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4K broadcasting launched on 15 Mexican channels by end 2023.

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Telenovela viewership among women 18-49 was 62% in prime time 2023.

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Local content mandates required 50% Mexican programming on TV in 2023.

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Streaming eroded traditional TV viewership by 18% from 2019-2023.

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Univision's Mexican-produced shows reached 40 million US Hispanic viewers weekly.

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TV production jobs in Mexico totaled 120,000 in 2023.

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Regional TV channels grew 12% in audience share to 15% in 2023.

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Late-night shows like El Chavo legacy reruns still average 2 million viewers.

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Digital terrestrial TV penetration hit 95% of households in 2023.

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Talk shows commanded 25% of daytime TV ad revenue in 2023.

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Mexican TV exports to Latin America generated $300 million in 2023.

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Children’s programming hours increased 20% to 4,500 annually in 2023.

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Prime time slot (7-10 PM) held 45% of total TV viewership in 2023.

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TV remote workforce peaked at 30% during production in 2023.

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Soap opera episode production averaged 120 episodes per series in 2023.

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Written by Lars Eriksen·Edited by Rebecca Hargrove·Fact-checked by Rajesh Patel

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Key Takeaways

In 2023, Mexico's film box office revenue totaled 8,247 million pesos, representing a 24.7% growth from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters.
Mexican films captured 12.5% of the domestic box office market share in 2023, up from 8.9% in 2022.
Attendance at Mexican cinemas reached 112.3 million tickets sold in 2023, a 28.1% increase year-over-year.
In 2023, Mexico's live events box office revenue exceeded 12 billion pesos post-recovery.
Concert attendance in Mexico reached 18 million tickets sold in 2023.
Palacio de Bellas Artes hosted 450 performances with 300,000 attendees in 2023.
In 2023, Mexico's recorded music revenue grew 12.4% to $368.5 million USD.
Streaming accounted for 82.3% of Mexico's music industry revenue in 2023.
Physical sales of music in Mexico fell to 1.2% of total revenue in 2023.
In 2023, Netflix Mexico original content hours reached 1,200, with 45% local productions.
Disney+ subscriber base in Mexico hit 4.5 million by Q4 2023.
Claro Video had 8 million monthly active users in Mexico 2023.
In 2023, TelevisaUnivision generated 45.2 billion pesos in revenue from Mexican TV broadcasting.
Mexican telenovelas exported to 120 countries, earning $500 million USD annually.
TV ad spend in Mexico reached 92 billion pesos in 2023.

Mexico’s entertainment rebounded in 2023, with booming cinema and streaming growth, including record ticket and music revenues.

Film Industry

1In 2023, Mexico's film box office revenue totaled 8,247 million pesos, representing a 24.7% growth from 2022 driven by Hollywood blockbusters.

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2Mexican films captured 12.5% of the domestic box office market share in 2023, up from 8.9% in 2022.

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3Attendance at Mexican cinemas reached 112.3 million tickets sold in 2023, a 28.1% increase year-over-year.

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4The average ticket price in Mexican cinemas was 73.4 pesos in 2023.

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5Hollywood films accounted for 67.3% of Mexico's box office revenue in 2023.

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6There were 5,892 cinema screens operating in Mexico as of 2023.

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7Production of feature films in Mexico reached 152 titles in 2022.

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8Government funding for Mexican cinema via FOPROCINE was 250 million pesos in 2023.

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9Top-grossing Mexican film 'Amores Antiguos' earned 145 million pesos in 2023.

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10Cinema chains like Cinemex held 48% market share in screen count in 2023.

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113D screenings represented 22.4% of total tickets sold in Mexico in 2023.

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12Mexican film exports to international markets generated $12.5 million USD in 2022.

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13Women directed 28% of Mexican feature films produced in 2022.

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14IMAX screens in Mexico numbered 45 by end of 2023.

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15Post-pandemic cinema recovery in Mexico hit 85% of 2019 levels in 2023.

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16Animated films made up 15.2% of box office revenue in Mexico 2023.

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17Streaming competition reduced cinema attendance by 15% in urban areas 2020-2023.

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18Guadalajara International Film Festival screened 180 films from 45 countries in 2023.

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19Mexican cinema employment stood at 45,000 jobs in 2023.

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204K digital projection screens reached 2,100 in Mexico by 2023.

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21Morelia International Film Festival attracted 120,000 attendees in 2023.

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22Co-production agreements with foreign entities numbered 25 for Mexican films in 2022.

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23Ticket sales via mobile apps grew 40% in Mexico cinemas 2023.

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24Luxury cinema formats like VIP seats comprised 18% of revenue in 2023.

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25Mexican horror films saw 35% box office growth in 2023.

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26Cinema advertising revenue in Mexico was 1.2 billion pesos in 2023.

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27New cinema openings added 250 screens in Mexico 2023.

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28Youth under 25 made up 55% of cinema audience in Mexico 2023.

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29Regional Mexican films achieved 5.2% market share in 2023.

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30Total film festival events in Mexico exceeded 300 in 2023.

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Film Industry Interpretation

While Hollywood's financial dinosaurs still stomp through the multiplexes, gobbling up two-thirds of the box office, a feisty and resilient domestic film industry is proving its own blockbuster power, clawing its market share up to 12.5% and doubling its attendance in a year where audiences clearly remembered the magic of the big screen.

Live Events and Performing Arts

1In 2023, Mexico's live events box office revenue exceeded 12 billion pesos post-recovery.

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2Concert attendance in Mexico reached 18 million tickets sold in 2023.

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3Palacio de Bellas Artes hosted 450 performances with 300,000 attendees in 2023.

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4Festivals like Vive Latino sold out 210,000 tickets over 2023 edition.

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5Theater ticket sales totaled 5.2 million in Mexico City alone in 2023.

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6Sports entertainment events like Lucha Libre drew 1.5 million fans in 2023.

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7Premium venue capacity utilization hit 92% in Mexico 2023.

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8Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato attracted 250,000 visitors in 2023.

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9Stand-up comedy tours sold 800,000 tickets across Mexico in 2023.

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10Arena CDMX hosted 120 events with average 15,000 attendees in 2023.

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11Traditional dance performances like Ballet Folklórico reached 500,000 viewers.

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12Live streaming hybrid events grew 35% revenue to 1 billion pesos in 2023.

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13Musical theater productions numbered 120 active shows nationwide in 2023.

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14Feria de Puebla entertainment drew 4 million attendees in 2023.

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15Corporate events and conventions generated 8 billion pesos in entertainment spend 2023.

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16Street performances and busking regulated events totaled 2,000 in CDMX 2023.

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17Bullfighting events in Mexico saw 300,000 admissions despite controversies in 2023.

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18Jazz festivals like Jazz en la Ciudad featured 50 concerts for 100,000 fans.

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19Wedding entertainment industry valued at 50 billion pesos with live music core.

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20Recovery from COVID saw 150% growth in small venue bookings in 2023.

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21Cirque du Soleil Mexico tours sold 500,000 tickets in 2023.

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22Opera season at Palacio de Bellas Artes included 20 productions for 80,000 seats.

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23EDM festivals like EDC Mexico attracted 200,000 over weekend in 2023.

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24Amateur theater groups performed 1,500 shows in community centers 2023.

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25Sponsorship for live arts events totaled 3 billion pesos in Mexico 2023.

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26Holiday season shows like Posada plays drew 1 million families in 2023.

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27E-sports live events in Mexico grew to 50 tournaments with 300,000 attendees.

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28Puppet theater festivals hosted 200 performances for 150,000 kids in 2023.

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29Average ticket price for live concerts was 1,200 pesos in Mexico 2023.

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Live Events and Performing Arts Interpretation

Despite the allure of screens, Mexico spent 2023 proving it’s hopelessly and gloriously addicted to the shared, sweaty, live human experience, from mosh pits to puppet shows, coughing up over 12 billion pesos just for the privilege.

Music Industry

1In 2023, Mexico's recorded music revenue grew 12.4% to $368.5 million USD.

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2Streaming accounted for 82.3% of Mexico's music industry revenue in 2023.

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3Physical sales of music in Mexico fell to 1.2% of total revenue in 2023.

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4Regional Mexican genre dominated with 35% market share in 2023.

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5Spotify paid out $150 million to Mexican artists in 2023.

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6Live music revenue in Mexico reached $250 million in 2023.

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7Number of paid music streaming subscribers hit 12.5 million in Mexico 2023.

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8Corridos tumbados genre streams grew 150% year-over-year in 2023.

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9Latin Grammy entries from Mexico totaled 450 in 2023.

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10Vinyl sales in Mexico increased 25% to 50,000 units in 2023.

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11Top artist Peso Pluma generated 5 billion Spotify streams from Mexico in 2023.

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12Music publishing revenue in Mexico was $45 million in 2023.

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13Concert ticket sales volume reached 15 million in Mexico 2023.

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14Female Mexican artists' streams rose 40% to 25% market share in 2023.

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15Sync licensing deals for Mexican music earned $20 million in 2023.

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16Independent labels captured 28% of digital revenue in Mexico 2023.

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17Banda music genre revenue hit $50 million, 14% growth in 2023.

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18Apple Music subscribers in Mexico grew to 3.2 million in 2023.

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19Festival attendance like Vive Latino reached 140,000 over two days in 2023.

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20YouTube music views from Mexico totaled 120 billion in 2023.

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21Pop en Español streams dominated urban Mexico at 22% share in 2023.

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22Music tech startups in Mexico raised $30 million VC in 2023.

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23Norteño genre live shows sold 2 million tickets in 2023.

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24Digital download sales dropped to 0.5% of revenue in Mexico 2023.

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Music Industry Interpretation

Mexico's music industry is a digital fiesta where streams pay the piper, vinyl is a boutique revival, and the explosive rise of corridos tumbados proves that while you can take the music out of the streets, you can't take the streets out of the chart-topping sound.

Streaming Services

1In 2023, Netflix Mexico original content hours reached 1,200, with 45% local productions.

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2Disney+ subscriber base in Mexico hit 4.5 million by Q4 2023.

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3Claro Video had 8 million monthly active users in Mexico 2023.

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4SVOD revenue in Mexico grew 22% to $1.2 billion USD in 2023.

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5Prime Video originals produced in Mexico totaled 25 titles in 2023.

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665% of internet users in Mexico subscribed to at least one streaming service in 2023.

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7Blim TV local content views surged 50% to 200 million hours in 2023.

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8Average streaming hours per user in Mexico was 18 hours weekly in 2023.

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9ViX streaming platform reached 10 million downloads in Mexico 2023.

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10FAST services like Pluto TV grew to 5 million MAU in Mexico 2023.

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11Mexican content on YouTube Premium garnered 500 million views monthly in 2023.

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12Streaming piracy rates dropped to 35% in Mexico due to affordable plans in 2023.

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13HBO Max (Max) local series like 'La Casa de las Flores' sequels streamed 100 million hours.

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14AVOD revenue from ads on Mexican streaming platforms hit $150 million in 2023.

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154G/5G coverage enabled 80% streaming access in rural Mexico by 2023.

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16TikTok video streaming for entertainment reached 2 billion hours monthly in Mexico 2023.

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17Local OTT platforms like Atresplayer grew 30% subscribers to 2 million in 2023.

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18Netflix invested $400 million in Mexican productions in 2023.

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19Multi-screen streaming households rose to 45% in Mexico 2023.

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20Gaming streams on Twitch from Mexico averaged 1 million viewers daily in 2023.

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21Spotify video podcasts consumption in Mexico hit 50 million hours in 2023.

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22Bundle deals like Disney+/Hulu/Star+ boosted retention by 25% in Mexico 2023.

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23User-generated content platforms like Clips grew 40% in Mexico streaming time.

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245G streaming trials reached 10 million users in urban Mexico 2023.

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25Regional Mexican series on streaming platforms increased 60% views in 2023.

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Streaming Services Interpretation

Mexico's streaming market is now a vibrant fiesta of local content and fierce competition, proving that when platforms seriously invest in homegrown talent and bundle their services like a well-stocked taco platter, even pirates will happily pay for the convenience.

Television Industry

1In 2023, TelevisaUnivision generated 45.2 billion pesos in revenue from Mexican TV broadcasting.

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2Mexican telenovelas exported to 120 countries, earning $500 million USD annually.

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3TV ad spend in Mexico reached 92 billion pesos in 2023.

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485% of Mexican households had pay-TV subscriptions in 2023.

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5Las Estrellas channel averaged 12.5 million daily viewers in 2023.

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6Production of new telenovelas totaled 45 series in 2023 by major networks.

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7Cable TV subscribers in Mexico numbered 22.5 million in 2023.

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8Sports broadcasting rights cost Televisa 15 billion pesos yearly in 2023.

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9Reality TV shows like La Casa de los Famosos drew 3.5 million peak viewers per episode in 2023.

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10Terrestrial TV still held 70% audience share in Mexico 2023.

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11TV Azteca's revenue from advertising was 18.7 billion pesos in 2023.

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12News programs averaged 4.2 million viewers daily on Mexican TV in 2023.

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134K broadcasting launched on 15 Mexican channels by end 2023.

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14Telenovela viewership among women 18-49 was 62% in prime time 2023.

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15Local content mandates required 50% Mexican programming on TV in 2023.

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16Streaming eroded traditional TV viewership by 18% from 2019-2023.

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17Univision's Mexican-produced shows reached 40 million US Hispanic viewers weekly.

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18TV production jobs in Mexico totaled 120,000 in 2023.

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19Regional TV channels grew 12% in audience share to 15% in 2023.

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20Late-night shows like El Chavo legacy reruns still average 2 million viewers.

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21Digital terrestrial TV penetration hit 95% of households in 2023.

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22Talk shows commanded 25% of daytime TV ad revenue in 2023.

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23Mexican TV exports to Latin America generated $300 million in 2023.

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24Children’s programming hours increased 20% to 4,500 annually in 2023.

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25Prime time slot (7-10 PM) held 45% of total TV viewership in 2023.

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26TV remote workforce peaked at 30% during production in 2023.

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27Soap opera episode production averaged 120 episodes per series in 2023.

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Television Industry Interpretation

While streaming services may be chipping away at the edges, Mexican television, fueled by the telenovela's billion-dollar global embrace and anchored by its immense local audience, remains a titanically profitable and culturally dominant force, proving there's still serious money in melodrama and massive reach in reruns.

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Sources & References

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CANACINE
canacine.org.mx
canacine.org.mx
Reference 2
IMCINE
imcine.gob.mx
imcine.gob.mx
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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
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BOXOFFICEPRO
boxofficepro.com
boxofficepro.com
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GOB
gob.mx
gob.mx
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UNESCO
unesco.org
unesco.org
Reference 7
IMAX
imax.com
imax.com
Reference 8
HOLLYWOODREPORTER
hollywoodreporter.com
hollywoodreporter.com
Reference 9
FESTIVALDEGUIADALAJARA
festivaldeguiadalajara.com.mx
festivaldeguiadalajara.com.mx
Reference 10
MORELIAFILMFEST
moreliafilmfest.com
moreliafilmfest.com
Reference 11
BOXOFFICEMOJO
boxofficemojo.com
boxofficemojo.com
Reference 12
CINEFESTIVALMEXICO
cinefestivalmexico.com
cinefestivalmexico.com
Reference 13
TELEVISAUNIVISION
televisaunivision.com
televisaunivision.com
Reference 14
TVAZTECA
tvazteca.com
tvazteca.com
Reference 15
IABMEXICO
iabmexico.com
iabmexico.com
Reference 16
PRODU
produ.com
produ.com
Reference 17
ANATEL
anatel.org.mx
anatel.org.mx
Reference 18
MEDIASCAPE
mediascape.com.mx
mediascape.com.mx
Reference 19
TELEMUNDO
telemundo.com
telemundo.com
Reference 20
IPE
ipe.com.mx
ipe.com.mx
Reference 21
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 22
IFT
ift.org.mx
ift.org.mx
Reference 23
CORPORATE
corporate.univision.com
corporate.univision.com
Reference 24
CAMARAPROP
camaraprop.mx
camaraprop.mx
Reference 25
TVEXPORTMEXICO
tvexportmexico.com
tvexportmexico.com