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European cinema admissions slip, UK rises on Minecraft hit.

6/24/2026

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Cinema admissions fell 4.4% to 873.2 million in 2025 and box office revenue dropped 1.2% to €6.9 billion.
UNIC cites an uneven slate of U.S. releases and a shortage of strong local productions as causes.
The United Kingdom box office rose 1.2% to £990.5 million, led by “A Minecraft Movie” with £52.3 million.
France admissions fell 13.9% to 156.2 million.
Spain’s admissions dropped to 65 million, with box-office falling 5% to €453 million.

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Story summary

Cinema admissions fell 4.4% to 873.2 million in 2025 and box office revenue dropped 1.2% to €6.9 billion.
UNIC cites an uneven slate of U.S. releases and a shortage of strong local productions as causes.
The United Kingdom box office rose 1.2% to £990.5 million, led by “A Minecraft Movie” with £52.3 million.
France admissions fell 13.9% to 156.2 million.
Spain’s admissions dropped to 65 million, with box-office falling 5% to €453 million.