Cinema Attendance in Spain Drops 8% in 2025

The 8% fall in cinema attendance in Spain during the year 2025 is part of a broader trend that has affected the film industry worldwide. This trend has been driven by various factors, including the rise of streaming platforms, changes in entertainment consumption habits of audiences, and, in previous years, the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic that forced cinemas to close or limit capacity. Historically, the film industry has faced ups and downs in terms of attendance, with notable sustained growth during the first decade of the 21st century, thanks to the popularization of 3D movies and major film franchises. However, since the mid-2010s,...