MPAA releases 2005 Statistics for U.S.Theatrical Market

MPAA U.S.Theatrical Market: 2005 Statistics[PDF]

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In 2005, total domestic box office remained near $9 billion, a barrier broken in 2002 for the first time. Global box office remained steady at over $23 billion, just shy of the all time high in 2004 of $25 billion and 46% higher than the 2000 mark of $16 billion. U.S. theater admissions decreased 8.7% in 2005 to 1.4 billion.

The number of movies released remains on a growth trajectory, with total releases topping another all time high of 563 versus 528 in 2004, growth of 7%.

New releases by the major motion picture studios (MPAA members) grossed an average of $37 million in 2005, an increase of 7% over the past five years.

A major component of the annual box office was the performance of blockbusters, which remained comparable to prior years in total box office. A new all time high was set in 2005, with eight movies grossing over $200 million, three more than in 2004, and five more than 2000, a great milestone for the industry.

The average cost to make and market a film in 2005 remained under $100 million and dipped slightly to $96.2 million. Marketing costs were up 5.2% and production costs went down 4% from the previous year. MPAA member companies spent more on network television and Internet advertising and less on newspapers and local television.