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Portuguese cinemas recorded 10.9 million admissions last year, a fall of 8.2% compared with 2024, the Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA) revealed on Monday — the worst figure since 1996, excluding the pandemic period. The figures are based on data from the ICA and the National Institute ...

Portuguese cinemas drew 10.9 million moviegoers in 2025, an 8.2% drop compared to 2024, marking the lowest turnout this century excluding the Covid-19 pandemic years (2020-2022). According to data from The post 2025 worst year for cinemas this century – excluding pandemic years appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Only during the pandemic was the number lower.

Portuguese cinemas recorded 10.9 million admissions last year, a decrease of 8.2% compared with 2024.

On the revenue side, the amount reached last year was €70.5 million, a decrease of 3.9% compared with 2024. Excluding the pandemic years, only 1996 had a lower figure.

Portuguese cinemas recorded 10.9 million admissions last year, an 8.2% fall compared with 2024, the Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual revealed today — the worst figure since 1996 when pandemic years are excluded.
'Lilo & Stitch' was the most-watched film in Portugal in 2025. The most successful Portuguese film this year was 'O Pátio da Saudade'.
