Keepin' it reel: The industry's steady growth may weaken slightly due to at-home streaming media

The Global Movie Production and Distribution industry creates and disseminates motion pictures and its success hinges on the discretionary spending of moviegoers around the world. The industry suffers most when disposable income and leisure time among moviegoers fall. Revenue is expected to increase over the five years to 2017.The industry's methods of distribution are rapidly evolving. Technological change, particularly in online viewership, has shifted many consumers' spending habits away from traditional cinemas in favor of at-home systems. The industry has been plagued by illegal online piracy of its copyrighted works...purchase to read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$124bn
Annual Growth 12-17
1.4%
Forecast Growth 17-22
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Profit
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Employment
260,023
Businesses
29,713
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • The industry's growth prospects are uncertain as low-margin online streaming and illegal piracy continue to restrict revenue
  • Slow growth in the number of cinema attendees in most regions hindered revenue
  • Greater global access to cable and satellite TV with digital enhancements will aid growth

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    In the Global Movie Production and Distribution industry, the top four companies are estimated to account for 23.5% of revenue. This indicates that the industry has a low level of market concentration, which is expected to continue to 2022.Specialized and boutique studios are normally dependent on a core group of employees with managerial and creative control, and therefore the industry depends upon many small, independent film producers. These companies often concentrate on niche products or media, although recent industry consolidation has led to many boutique production companies transitioning under the full operational authority of the major movie studios...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry are

  • Control of distribution arrangements
  • Ability to quickly adopt new technology
  • Having marketing expertise

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Technological change for the Global Entertainment sector and Global per capita income in the Global Movie Production & Distribution industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry?

    This industry comprises establishments that primarily produce and distribute motion pictures. Distributors work with theatrical and home media entertainment products, including digital and physical versions. Movie producers also hold distribution rights to movie libraries that receive revenue from cable and network TV; however, companies that principally broadcast and produce TV content are excluded from this industry.

    Industry Products
  • Action/Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Thriller/Suspense
    • Industry Activities
  • Producing motion pictures
  • Distributing motion pictures
  • Marketing motion pictures
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Technological change for the Global Entertainment sector
  • Global per capita income
  • GDP of the BRIC nations
  • Global advertising expenditure
  • Global internet usage

    • Current Performance
    Box office salesTechnology boostSlow growth in cinema and home media
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
    Silver screen to small screenMovie technology and trendsPiracy concerns
  • Table: Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Global Department Stores and General Merchandise Stores
  • Global Supermarkets
  • Global Advertising Agencies
  • Global Television Broadcasting
  • Global Tourism

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Global Advertising Agencies
  • Global Book Publishing
  • Global Music Production and Distribution
  • Global Newspaper Publishing
  • Global Public Relations Agencies

    • Products & Services
  • Action/Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Thriller/Suspense
  • Other
  • Chart: Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Consumers aged 18 to 39
  • Consumers aged 17 and younger
  • Consumers aged 40 to 59
  • Consumers aged 60 and older
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Profit
  • Purchases
  • Wages
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Global Movie Production & Distribution

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal Competition
  • External Competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal Inc., 21st Century Fox, Time Warner Inc.,
  • Table: The Walt Disney Company - financial performance
  • Table: NBCUniversal Inc. - financial performance
  • Table: 21st Century Fox - financial performance
  • Table: Time Warner Inc. - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Global Movie Production & Distribution Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2008-2022)
  • Industry Gross Product (2008-2022)
  • Establishments (2008-2022)
  • Businesses (2008-2022)
  • Employment (2008-2022)
  • Wages (2008-2022)
  • Global per capita income (2008-2022)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Digital
  • Production or distribution of film using digital technology that provides far better screen and sound quality.
    • Distribution
  • Distribution of film product in various formats, including DVD and Blu-ray, for digital screens in theaters as well as downloads from the internet.
    • Production
  • Film production activity that may partly involve the use of digital enhancement or animation.
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