Iran’s box office sees 25% growth compared to first half of last year
A recent analysis of cinema audience numbers in the first half of the current Iranian year, compared to the same period last year, reveals a nearly 25-percent growth.
This year, cinema-goers in the country witnessed a 24.57% growth compared to the previous year, with a total of 10,741,387 individuals purchasing tickets to enjoy films since the beginning of the year.
According to Tasnim news agency, an examination of the performance of 32 films screened or currently showing in Iran from the beginning of the year until September 22 indicates that a total of 10,741,387 people bought tickets to watch their favorite films during 3,242,000 screenings. This resulted in a total box office revenue of approximately $9,232,529.
In contrast, when comparing the statistics for the first half of the previous year with the corresponding period this year, it becomes evident that an additional 2,639,764 people have purchased cinema tickets compared to the previous year. The data recorded for cinema performance in the first half of last year showed that 8,101,623 moviegoers attended screenings during 336,603 screenings, generating a total revenue of approximately $5,115,281.
Notably, a significant share of the revenue increase for cinemas compared to the previous year can be attributed to the rise in ticket prices.