German Box Office Struggles in 2024 Germany’s box-office takings in the first nine months of 2024 are down 16% year-on-year to €559m, according to pr
German Box Office Struggles in 2024
Germany’s box-office takings in the first nine months of 2024 are down 16% year-on-year to €559m, according to provisional figures from Comscore.
Box Office Performance
Around 57 million cinema tickets – a decrease of 14.5% on the same period in 2023 – were sold between January 2 and October 2, which makes it unlikely it will reach the target of 90 million admissions for the year by the end of December.
Market Share
Warner Bros had been the market leader in the first half of 2024 thanks to the performance of Dune – Part Two, but Disney has since overtaken with a nine-month total box office total of €117m and 11.85 million admissions.
Top 10 Releases
| Rank | Film (distributor) | 2024 total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inside Out 2 (Disney) | €51.7m |
| 2 | Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros) | €38.7m |
| 3 | Despicable Me 4 (Universal) | €38.2m |
| 4 | Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) | €36.8m |
| 5 | Chantal In Fairyland (Constantin) | €27.4m |
| 6 | It Ends With Us (Sony) | €16.7m |
| 7 | Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) | €16.2m |
| 8 | Anyone But You (Sony) | €15.5m |
| 9 | School Of Magical Animals 3 (Leonine) | €10.2m |
| 10 | The Garfield Movie (Sony) | €10m |
Conclusion
Germany’s box office is experiencing a tough year, with a 16% decrease in takings compared to the same period in 2023. The industry is hoping that the remaining three months of the year will see a turnaround, but the current trends suggest otherwise.
FAQs
* What is the current state of the German box office?
– Down 16% year-on-year, with around 57 million cinema tickets sold between January 2 and October 2.
* Who is the current market leader in Germany?
– Disney, with a nine-month total box office total of €117m and 11.85 million admissions.
* Which film is the most successful release of 2024?
– Inside Out 2, with a total of €51.7m and 5 million admissions.
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