The Australian box office grossed an estimated $960.7 million last year despite the lasting impact of the 2023 actor and writer strikes which curtailed the number of blockbuster releases.
The Australian International Movie Convention has been delayed further, moving from February to May.
Given the Delta outbreak and the impact on cinemas around the country, the Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) will move from October to February.
Major and independent film distributors and exhibitors are urging the federal government to adopt a new PG13 classification which they say would benefit family friendly Australian and international films that get M ratings.
Given the relentless competition from Netflix and other streaming services, Australian exhibitors and distributors can take heart from the 2019 box office total, which was the third highest ever.
Australian box office takings last year totaled $1.245 billion, up 3.6 per cent on the previous year, as a record 758 titles flooded the market
Admissions at Australian cinemas have been flat or falling for 15 years, interspersed with a few upticks -- despite hikes in ticket prices, the addition of new screens and an annual net population gain of 300,000.
Australian moviegoers are far less receptive to Hollywood action/adventure movies than US audiences, according to a new study.