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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 ...

Only during the pandemic was the number lower.

Cinema attendance in 2025 fell to its lowest level so far this century — only the pandemic years saw fewer spectators — indicating a marked decline compared with previous years.

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

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.