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The number of theaters decreased by 41 from 2019 to 2020 (a 7.8% decrease)5 The number of films screened decreased by 46.8% from 2019 to 2020, dropping from 754 films screened by 353 films.
With the ongoing changes to restrictions and the threat of the new variants, along with the losses of the theater business, the majority of Aussies may be hesitant (if not unable) to hit the theaters again for the rest of 2021. You may spend more time streaming movies on Netflix than going out this year. But if you can’t, try to see at least six shows with your friends and family and help keep the thrill of the theater experience alive in Australia! We also ran a survey of 1,000 Australians about their cinema habits. Sources
