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Italy's Box Office Thrives: Local Films Shine in 2025

1/5/2026

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Italy's box office remained stable in 2025 at about €496 million from 68 million admissions.
Buen Camino, starring Checco Zalone, topped the year with over €36 million in its debut.
Three Italian films reached top 10, marking the best year for local productions in a decade.
Hollywood films dominated over 50% of the market.
January 2026 releases, including La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino, the Italian film director, are expected to sustain momentum.

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Story summary

Italy's box office remained stable in 2025 at about €496 million from 68 million admissions.
Buen Camino, starring Checco Zalone, topped the year with over €36 million in its debut.
Three Italian films reached top 10, marking the best year for local productions in a decade.
Hollywood films dominated over 50% of the market.
January 2026 releases, including La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino, the Italian film director, are expected to sustain momentum.