Motion Picture Industry Market Report 2026

The motion picture industry market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $56.56 billion in 2025 to $61.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising cinema attendance, popularity of theatrical releases, advancements in film camera technology, growth of home entertainment systems, expansion of global film festivals.

The motion picture industry market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $86.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of streaming services, demand for immersive content experiences, growth in regional content production, advancements in AI-driven post-production, rising focus on eco-friendly production practices. Major trends in the forecast period include virtual production techniques, direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, interactive and gamified content, sustainability in film production, localization and regional content expansion.

The expansion of the entertainment industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the motion picture industry market in the future. The entertainment sector includes a variety of businesses and activities that offer performances, shows, media, and events designed to engage and entertain audiences through film, television, music, theater, and digital media. This industry is expanding due to rising consumer demand for diverse, on-demand content across multiple platforms, fueled by technological advancements and global connectivity. Motion pictures play a crucial role in the entertainment industry by providing an immersive form of storytelling that captivates audiences through visual and auditory experiences. For example, in February 2024, the British Film Institute reported that the total expenditure on film and high-end television production (HETV) in the UK reached $4.58 billion (£4.23 billion) in 2023. Domestic UK productions contributed $829 million (£766 million), which accounted for 27% of the total HETV spending and marked a 21% increase from 2022. Co-production spending was $42.14 million (£38.9 million), representing 1.4% of the overall expenditure and a 7% increase compared to the previous year. This growth in the entertainment industry is driving the expansion of the motion picture industry market.

Leading companies in the motion picture industry are advancing technologically, such as by developing AI-based video editing tools to streamline workflows, boost creativity, and cut production costs. AI-based video editing tools utilize artificial intelligence to automate and enhance tasks such as cutting, trimming, color correction, and applying effects, thus making the editing process more efficient and creative. For instance, in February 2024, Meta, a US-based technology company, introduced Emu Video and Emu Edit, AI-driven features for video editing. Emu Video creates short movie clips from text descriptions, while Emu Edit simplifies video editing through AI automation. Emu Edit allows users to produce videos with various themes - such as travel, food, and fashion - by choosing from templates and customizing clips with music, text, and filters. Available on Instagram and Facebook, these tools use advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms to continuously improve their capabilities based on extensive data.

In June 2024, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., a US-based mass media and entertainment company, acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sony Pictures Entertainment seeks to strengthen its dedication to theatrical exhibition while expanding into experiential, location-based entertainment that complements its conventional film distribution and home-entertainment operations. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a US-based movie theater and entertainment company known for operating innovative dine-in cinemas, blending theatrical film screenings with curated programming, food and beverage offerings, and immersive audience experiences within the motion picture sector.

Major companies operating in the motion picture industry market are Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Apple Inc., Universal City Studios LLC, DreamWorks Pictures LLC, TriStar Pictures Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios LLC, Miramax LLC, Legendary Pictures Productions LLC, 20th Century Studios Inc., New Line Productions Inc., A24 Films LLC, Blumhouse Productions LLC, United Artists Corporation, Focus Features LLC, Illumination Entertainment LLC, Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc., Studio Ghibli Inc.

North America was the largest region in the motion picture industry market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the motion picture industry market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the motion picture industry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The motion picture industry market consists of revenues earned by entities through providing a range of services such as film production, distribution, exhibition, post-production, and ancillary services such as marketing and licensing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The motion picture industry market also includes sales of related products such as DVDs, Blu-rays, digital downloads, streaming subscriptions, and merchandise tied to film franchises. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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