Global Box Office to Hit $34.7B in 2026 as Hollywood’s Dominance Fades, CNC Study Reveals

A major new report presented at Cannes shows that while global theatrical revenues remain below pre-pandemic levels, emerging markets and Premium Large Formats are driving the future of exhibition.

The global theatrical landscape has permanently shifted. On May 17, during the Cannes Film Festival, France’s National Centre for Cinema (CNC) presented a comprehensive global study titled “Cinemas: …