Global Movie Theater Market 2024-2028

Global Movie Theater Market 2024-2028


The movie theater market is forecasted to grow by USD 19.88 bn during 2023-2028, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.71% during the forecast period. The report on the movie theater market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increase in release of high-profile movies, increasing disposable incomes in emerging economies, and demand for exclusive content and limited-release events.

Technavio's movie theater market is segmented as below:

By Type
  • Multiplexes
  • IMAX theatre
  • Drive-in theater
  • Independent theater
By Screen Type
  • 3D
  • 2D
  • Others
By Geographical Landscape
  • APAC
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South America
This study identifies the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and interactive elements within theaters as one of the prime reasons driving the movie theater market growth during the next few years. Also, adoption of eco-friendly practices in movie theaters and increasing offering of premium amenities in movie theaters will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the movie theater market covers the following areas:
  • Movie theater market sizing
  • Movie theater market forecast
  • Movie theater market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading movie theater market vendors that include Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., B and B Movie Theatres Operating Co. Inc. , China Film Co Production Corp., Cinemark Holdings Inc., Cineplex Inc., Cineworld Group, CJ Group, Dalian Wanda Group, Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd, Harkins Reel Deals L.L.C, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres LLC, National Amusements, Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd , PVR INOX, Ster Kinekor Theatres Proprietary Ltd, THE MARCUS CORP, TOHO CINEMAS LTD, and VUE INTERNATIONAL. Also, the movie theater market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
    • Market overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Screen Type
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
      • Table Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
      • Table Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Parent market
      • Table Market Characteristics
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
      • Table Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
    • Market segment analysis
      • Table Market segments
    • Market size 2023
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Historic Market Size
    • Global movie theater market 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size – Data Table on global movie theater market 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • Type Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • Screen Type Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size – Screen Type Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • Geography Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • Country Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Table Historic Market Size – Country Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
      • Table Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Table Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Table Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Table Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • Threat of substitutes
      • Table Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • Threat of rivalry
      • Table Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • Market condition
      • Table Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028
  • Market Segmentation by Type
    • Market segments
      • Table Chart on Type - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Type - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • Comparison by Type
      • Table Chart on Comparison by Type
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Type
    • Multiplexes - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on Multiplexes - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Multiplexes - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Multiplexes - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Multiplexes - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • IMAX theatre - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on IMAX theatre - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on IMAX theatre - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on IMAX theatre - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on IMAX theatre - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Drive-in theater - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on Drive-in theater - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Drive-in theater - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Drive-in theater - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Drive-in theater - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Independent theater - Market size and forecast 2023- 2028
      • Table Chart on Independent theater - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Independent theater - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Independent theater - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Independent theater - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Type
      • Table Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ billion)
  • Market Segmentation by Screen Type
    • Market segments
      • Table Chart on Screen Type - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Screen Type - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • Comparison by Screen Type
      • Table Chart on Comparison by Screen Type
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Screen Type
    • 3D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on 3D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on 3D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on 3D - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on 3D - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 2D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on 2D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on 2D - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on 2D - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on 2D - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Screen Type
      • Table Market opportunity by Screen Type ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Screen Type ($ billion)
  • Customer Landscape
    • Customer landscape overview
      • Table Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
  • Geographic Landscape
    • Geographic segmentation
      • Table Chart on Market share by geography 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Market share by geography 2023-2028 (%)
    • Geographic comparison
      • Table Chart on Geographic comparison
      • Table Data Table on Geographic comparison
    • APAC - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • North America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2023- 2028
      • Table Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • South America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • US - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • China - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • India - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on India - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on India - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on India - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on India - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Table Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Table Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Table Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • Market opportunity by geography
      • Table Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
      • Table Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
    • Market drivers
      • Increase in release of high-profile movies
      • Increasing disposable incomes in emerging economies
    • Market challenges
      • Increasing competition from digital streaming platforms
      • Increasing piracy of movies and growing illegal distribution channels
    • Impact of drivers and challenges
      • Table Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028
    • Market trends
      • Integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and interactive elements within theaters
      • Adoption of eco-friendly practices in movie theaters
  • Vendor Landscape
    • Overview
    • Vendor landscape
      • Table Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
    • Landscape disruption
      • Table Overview on factors of disruption
    • Industry risks
      • Table Impact of key risks on business
  • Vendor Analysis
    • Vendors covered
      • Table Vendors covered
    • Market positioning of vendors
      • Table Matrix on vendor position and classification
    • Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC
      • Table Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC - Overview
      • Table Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC - Product / Service
      • Table Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC - Key offerings
    • AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.
      • Table AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. - Overview
      • Table AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. - Business segments
      • Table AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. - Segment focus
    • B and B Movie Theatres Operating Co. Inc.
      • Table B and B Movie Theatres Operating Co. Inc. - Overview
      • Table B and B Movie Theatres Operating Co. Inc. - Product / Service
      • Table B and B Movie Theatres Operating Co. Inc. - Key offerings
    • Cinemark Holdings Inc.
      • Table Cinemark Holdings Inc. - Overview
      • Table Cinemark Holdings Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Cinemark Holdings Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Cinemark Holdings Inc. - Segment focus
    • Cineplex Inc.
      • Table Cineplex Inc. - Overview
      • Table Cineplex Inc. - Business segments
      • Table Cineplex Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table Cineplex Inc. - Segment focus
    • CJ Group
      • Table CJ Group - Overview
      • Table CJ Group - Business segments
      • Table CJ Group - Key offerings
      • Table CJ Group - Segment focus
    • Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd
      • Table Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd - Overview
      • Table Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd - Product / Service
      • Table Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd - Key offerings
    • Harkins Reel Deals L.L.C
      • Table Harkins Reel Deals L.L.C - Overview
      • Table Harkins Reel Deals L.L.C - Product / Service
      • Table Harkins Reel Deals L.L.C - Key offerings
    • Kerasotes Showplace Theatres LLC
      • Table Kerasotes Showplace Theatres LLC - Overview
      • Table Kerasotes Showplace Theatres LLC - Product / Service
      • Table Kerasotes Showplace Theatres LLC - Key offerings
    • National Amusements
      • Table National Amusements - Overview
      • Table National Amusements - Product / Service
      • Table National Amusements - Key offerings
    • Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd
      • Table Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd - Overview
      • Table Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd - Product / Service
      • Table Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd - Key offerings
    • PVR Ltd.
      • Table PVR INOX - Overview
      • Table PVR Ltd. - Product / Service
      • Table PVR Ltd. - Key offerings
    • Ster Kinekor Theatres Proprietary Ltd
      • Table Ster Kinekor Theatres Proprietary Ltd - Overview
      • Table Ster Kinekor Theatres Proprietary Ltd - Product / Service
      • Table Ster Kinekor Theatres Proprietary Ltd - Key offerings
    • THE MARCUS CORP
      • Table THE MARCUS CORP - Overview
      • Table THE MARCUS CORP - Business segments
      • Table THE MARCUS CORP - Key offerings
      • Table THE MARCUS CORP - Segment focus
    • VUE INTERNATIONAL
      • Table VUE INTERNATIONAL - Overview
      • Table VUE INTERNATIONAL - Product / Service
      • Table VUE INTERNATIONAL - Key offerings
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • Inclusions and exclusions checklist
      • Table Inclusions checklist
      • Table Exclusions checklist
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
      • Table Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
      • Table Research methodology
      • Table Validation techniques employed for market sizing
      • Table Information sources
    • List of abbreviations
      • Table List of abbreviations

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