Movies & Film Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The movie industry consists of various establishments whose major engagements are the marketing and circulation of audiovisual pieces to TV networks and movie theaters. In addition, the movie industry can market these works to stores. The film industry is made up of the commercial and technological filmmaking companies. These film industry companies may include production, screenwriting, film studios, and cinematography, among other endeavors.

The biggest motion picture studios are typically a part of larger media institutions. Though the majority of companies take part in both the production and distribution of movies, some companies are only involved as distributors. Due to the great expense required to produce a movie, the making of a film usually has to be done in conjunction with an already established production company. However, the production of independent films has begun to evolve with the advent of more affordable equipment and more sophisticated consumer technology.

In the movie and film industry, movie rentals, broadcasting, and licensing rights all provide sources of revenue. Companies may also retail merchandise, or make a profit through the licensure of brand names to other manufacturers. Previously released movie and film material is distributed through many sources, including theaters, television, the internet, and others. In order to show a movie in a theater, that theater must acquire the right to use that movie. They are given the license for a film for a certain location and specific duration of time. For movie theaters who have obtained the rights to show a film in their establishment, a profit is made through ticket sales, as well as snack and beverage retail. Some facilities may rent out unused space, and have an arcade area as well. Those who pay to advertise on-screen also contribute to a theater’s revenue.

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Movies & Film Industry Research & Market Reports

  • 2025 Animation Postproduction Services Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies selling postproduction services for audiovisual works - animation. ... Read More

  • 2025 Domestic Films Admissions Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies selling admissions to domestic films. The survey data ... Read More

  • Filmmaking in Mexico: ISIC 9211

    ... level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - ... Read More

  • Movie Theatres in Mexico: ISIC 9212

    ... national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market ... Read More

  • United States Movie Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

    ... during 2025-2033. This growth is compounded by higher consumer demand for diverse content, increased investments in streaming, and advancements in cinematic technologies, which positions the US as an important player in the global entertainment industry. ... Read More

  • Europe Movie Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

    ... from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by increasing demand for diverse content, the expansion of streaming services, and technological advancements in movie production and distribution. The report Europe Movie Market & Forecast covers ... Read More

  • Film & Video

    ... Major US companies include Disney, NBCUniversal (owned by Comcast), Paramount, and Warner Bros Discovery. Major companies outside the US include Bertelsmann and ProSiebenSat1 Media (both based in Germany) and Vivendi (France). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is ... Read More

  • Movie Theaters in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which fueled at-home viewership. Still, rising per capita disposable income and the success of blockbuster films prior to the pandemic brought some revenue growth, though this has been significantly offset by ... Read More

  • Global Manga Market 2025-2029

    ... 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, ... Read More

  • Global Visual Effects (VFX) Market 2025-2029

    ... effects (VFX) 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 ... Read More

  • 2025 Worldwide Motion Pictures & Video Production Industry-Industry & Market Report

    ... 2026 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) for the largest 40 world countries. Other data include financial ratios, number of firms, payroll, industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry sales, ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Forecast for Animation Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report

    ... service category is within the NAICS Information industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Information industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2026 to USD xx ... Read More

  • Global Art Tourism Market 2025-2029

    ... 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 ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Forecast for 3D Animation Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report

    ... category is within the NAICS Computer Systems Design Services industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Computer Systems Design Services industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion ... Read More

  • Global Movie Production Market 2025-2029

    ... 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 ... Read More

  • Movie Theatres in Canada: ISIC 9212

    ... Theatres: ISIC 9212 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis ... Read More

  • Filmmaking in Canada: ISIC 9211

    ... 9211 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key ... Read More

  • Global Secondary Tickets Market 2025-2029

    ... 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 ... Read More

  • Strategic Intelligence: Net Zero Strategies in Film and TV

    ... ITV, Netflix, and Paramount. Nine of the selected 10 companies have set short-term emissions targets (with a target year of 2035 or earlier); of those, five have been approved by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ... Read More

  • Media

    ... global sphere of influence. Major companies outside the US include Bertelsmann and ProSiebenSat1 Media (both based in Germany). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Massive media conglomerates dominate the global content production and distribution industry. The ability to compete ... Read More

  • DVD, Game & Video Rental in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... renting DVDs, videos and video games. Through the end of 2023, demand for DVD, video and gaming rental services plummeted, as consumers have pivoted to video on demand (VOD) and streaming services, continuing a decade-long ... Read More

  • Popcorn Container Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type, Material, Application (Residential and Cinemas), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

    ... The global popcorn container market size is expected to reach USD 1,726.76 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Popcorn Container Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: ... Read More

  • Movie & Video Distribution in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... retailers of physical media. COVID-19 caused the Canadian economy to shut down, reducing advertising expenditure and demand from movie theatres. Since movie and video distributors rely on spending from movie theatres and advertising, the pandemic ... Read More

  • Film And Video Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2033

    ... By Application: Film Company; Film StudioCovering: The Walt Disney Company; Warner Bros. Discovery Inc; Comcast Corporation; Paramount Global; Vivendi SE Film And Video Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides the strategists; ... Read More

  • Motion Picture & Theatrical Equipment Rental in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... performance of major film and TV studios and concerts and live events since the industry primarily rents equipment to these markets. Motion picture equipment rental has benefited from rising discretionary spending on streaming services and ... Read More

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