– French box office bounced back in 2023 with 181 million tickets sold, nearly 19% increase
– Total box office gross estimated to be €1.3bn based on average ticket price of €7.2
– France’s box office resisted pandemic impact better than other European territories, according to Comscore
– UK and Ireland experienced a 22.1% decrease in box office sales
– Germany, Spain, and Italy faced significant dips
– Japan had a 12.9% decrease from pre-pandemic levels, while China and South Korea are still catching up
– US box office is 21.6% below pre-pandemic levels despite a $9bn rebound in 2023
– Success of French and American films attributed to the French box office comeback
– Several French titles attracted audiences at home, with three movies in the top 10
– Super Mario Bros. Movie was the highest-selling movie in France, followed by Barbie and Avatar: The Way of Water
– Local French films like Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom and various Disney releases contributed to successful year
– Theatrical distribution in France faces challenges in 2024 due to delays in US blockbusters
– Industry experts remain cautiously optimistic about continued success at the box office
– French box office proving that the charm of the big screen is here to stay despite the challenges of the past few years