In 2025, cinemas recorded the lowest attendance of the century
Only during the pandemic was the number lower.
Cinemas in 2025 record the lowest audience numbers of the century, excluding the pandemic years
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.
Cinemas recorded the lowest attendance of the century in 2025, excluding pandemic years
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.