Scream 4 and Paul made their eagerly-awaited opening in Australia
Some 17 Australian films including two documentaries have been released in Australian cinemas this year.
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.
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).