Global Movie Production & Distribution - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

The Global Movie Production and Distribution industry, the success of which hinges on the discretionary spending of moviegoers, has grappled with production disruptions and the transition to digital content. The North American, European and North Asian markets account for more than four-fifths of global revenue, and when disposable income and leisure time decline, so too does movie revenue. The COVID-19 pandemic rattled movie production, grinding production to a halt across the world as global revenue was reduced by one-third in 2020. Despite a rapid rebound, the operating difficulties wrought by the pandemic have remained and the digital transition has continued to challenge movie makers and distributions. Over the five years to 2023, industry revenue is forecast to decline at a CAGR of 5.8% to $92.5 billion, including a contraction of 0.9% during the current year as both Hollywood writers and actors strike simultaneously for the first time in 63 years.

This industry comprises operators that primarily produce and distribute motion pictures. Distributors work with theatrical and home media entertainment products, including digital and physical versions. Movie producers also hold distribution rights to movie libraries that receive revenue from cable and network TV; however, companies that principally broadcast and produce TV content are excluded from this industry.