The average price for a cinematic ticket in the United States has hit $8.73 - a new all-time high according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. The new average was calculated from data collected from every cinema in the US, and every screening held at them. There has been a year-on-year rise of 1.4%, despite the enormous success last year of films like 'Jurassic World’ and 'Furious 7’ - which each grossed over $1 billion. In the UK the average price is £7.17, which marks a 48% rise over the decade and works out at $9.47 (via The Guardian). https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/19/us-cinema-ticket-prices-record-highIn China, where the box office is due to overtake that of the US, the average price works out at $6.50.

Source: The Guardian June 17, 2024 14:48 UTC