
Looking at film studios, Buena Vista achieved the most in 2017, holding the largest market share at 22 per cent, and generated the highest box office revenue at over $3.5 billion. Actually, it’s the biggest business, in terms of revenue.īy the end of this year, the US film industry will hit $50.9 million, and according to data and statistics site Statista, it’s expected to generate $72.1 billion in revenue by the end of 2020. In the US, the film industry means business. Here’s the break-down of each country’s revenue: If you hop on a seven hour flight from Mumbai to China, you’ll land in yet another film capital: Beijing, famous for the Cinema of China.Īccording to Variety, the global film industry brings in a whopping $60.1 billion in revenue as of 2018, with Disney responsible for almost a fifth of that figure.

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Elle Fanning poses at the 72nd international film festival.
