Cinema industry trends
by exhibitor and state

2001–2019

2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011

2010 | 2009 |  2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

2019

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2019 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).
4. From 2020, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle were reported under Event Cinemas.

2018

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2019 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2017

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2018 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2016

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2017 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2015

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in 5 February 2016 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2014

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 5 February 2015 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2013

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 22 January 2014 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2012

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 21 January 2013 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2011

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 24 January 2012 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.
3. In 2010, Pacific Equity Partners, owners of Hoyts, acquired Australian Megaplex Cinemas (AMC).

2010

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 29 January 2011 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.

2009

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 20 January 2010 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.

2008

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 6 February 2009 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.
2. Before 2008, the screens of AMC, Dendy and Grand were allocated to independents.

2007

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed on 14 January 2008 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.

2006

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2007 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. Not available prior to 2006. Previously, Northern Territory screens were allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner.
2. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.

2005

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2006 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
1. Includes Northern Territory (allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner).
2. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.

2004

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2005 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins.
In 2010, the MPDAA reported a revised total number of theatres for 2004 (525): see Total screens, seating capacity and theatres in Australia. A revised state and exhibitor breakdown is not available.
1. Includes Northern Territory (allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner).
2. From 2004, totals include non-commercial screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities. Previously listed separately.

2003

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2004 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins
1. Includes Northern Territory (allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner).
2. Refers to screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities.

2002

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2003 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins
1. Includes Northern Territory (allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner).
2. Refers to screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities.

2001

Source: Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Notes:
Figures are based on annual data accessed in January 2002 in the MPDAA theatre count by circuit report and do not reflect any subsequent updates by the MPDAA.
Includes drive-ins
1. Includes Northern Territory (allocated between Queensland and South Australia based on the head office location of the theatre owner).
2. Refers to screens not generally open to the public, such as those at army, naval and airforce bases, mining camps, film societies, colleges and universities.