China Box Office: ‘The Flash’ and ‘Elemental’ Make Soft Starts on Debut Weekend
Warner Bros.’s “The Flash” and Disney/Pixar’s “Elemental” made theatrical debuts in China that were in line with their soft starts in North America and other international territories. “The Flash” captured the top spot in China with a $13.4 million (RMB94.8 million) opening weekend ($13.8 million including previews), according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway. Read more Variety
Global Cinema Admissions Won’t Rebound Even by 2027, Though Revenue Will, PwC Forecasts
Accounting firm PwC’s annual “Global Entertainment & Media Outlook” contains forecasts for 2023-2027 across various industry sectors, including some noteworthy projections for cinema revenue, both in terms of box office and in terms of movie theater advertising. Plus, China will “lead global total cinema revenue for much of the forecast period,” hitting box office revenue of $13.2 billion in 2027, compared to a forecast of $11.9 billion for North America. The two giant cinema markets have in recent years been jockeying for the top position. Read more The Hollywood Reporter
