Movie Theaters Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating motion picture theaters and/or exhibiting motion pictures or videos at film festivals, and so forth.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Movie Theaters industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

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% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Movie Theaters companies in the United States.

Movie Theaters Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesMovie Theaters
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

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Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Movie Theaters Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

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Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Movie Theaters Industry Product Mix

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Admissions to feature film exhibitions
Admissions to feature film exhibitions - domestic films
Meals & bev, prepared/served/dispensed, for immediate consumption
Resale of merchandise
Resale of merchandise - packaged food & beverages
All other operating receipts
All other receipts
Advertising services
Rental of non-residential space in buildings or other facilities

Movie Theaters Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations3%

General and Operations Managers3%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations34%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers29%
Fast Food and Counter Workers25%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop21%
Personal Care and Service Occupations43%
Supervisors of Personal Care and Service Workers5%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers5%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers5%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers38%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers33%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers33%
Sales and Related Occupations15%
Retail Sales Workers13%
Cashiers13%
Cashiers13%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $29,540 on the movie theaters industry. It has awarded 3 contracts to 3 companies, with an average value of $9,847 per company.

Top Companies in Movie Theaters and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)





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PublisherPell Research
GeographyUnited States
Publication DateMarch 2025
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