Gower Street Revises 2026 Global Box Office Estimate Ahead Of Cinemacon
Gower Street Analytics lowered its 2026 global box‑office forecast to $34.7 billion, a slight dip from the $35.0 billion estimate released in December 2025. The revision reflects a modest decline in the domestic market and a sharper drop in China, offset by a $350 million boost in the international segment excluding China. Overall, the 2026 outlook still signals a 3 % year‑on‑year increase but remains 13 % below the pre‑pandemic average. The update arrives as the industry gathers for CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Running Start! International and Domestic Box Office Record Best January Since 2020
International (excluding China) and domestic markets posted the strongest January since 2020, delivering $2.4 billion combined, 15% above 2025 and 10% above 2023. International box office contributed $1.76 billion, 66% of worldwide revenue, while the U.S. market posted $635 million, its first $100 million‑plus...