German Cinema Attendance in 2024 Sees Mixed Results Amid Industry Challenges

Ticket sales fell compared to 2023 as the industry grappled with lingering pandemic effects and delays caused by the Hollywood strike.

German cinemas sold approximately 41.9 million tickets in the first half of 2024, down from 45.2 million during the same period in 2023.
The Hollywood writers' and actors' strike delayed major blockbuster releases, including the next 'Avatar' film, impacting annual attendance figures.
The animated sequel 'Inside Out 2' was the most-watched film in Germany for 2024, drawing over 5.6 million viewers since its June release.
While some months outperformed their 2023 counterparts, others, including July and August, saw weaker attendance due to a lack of major hits like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' from the prior year.
The pandemic's effects on audience habits persist, with younger viewers returning to theaters but older demographics still lagging behind pre-2020 levels.