The experience of going to the movies remains "robust and durable" following a challenging year for the Australian box office, according to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).
Coming off an all-time industry record in 2016, the Australian theatrical market lost a bit of momentum in 2017 – a cyclical downturn which does not worry distributors or exhibitors.
Some 17 Australian films including two documentaries have been released in Australian cinemas this year.
Scream 4 and Paul made their eagerly-awaited opening in Australia
Three Aussie movies battled it out on the weekend against Battle: Los Angeles
Despite positive talk, the film hasn't generated the money at the local box office
The WA-film has posted a disappointing opening weekend
Audiences instead watched Walt Disney's latest offerings