Hollywood Relies More Than Ever on Movie-Streaming Revenue From Overseas

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Hollywood Relies More Than Ever on Movie-Streaming Revenue From Overseas
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Strong growth in international streaming revenues powered consumers’ global spending on digital entertainment past $100 billion for the first time in 2019, even as theatrical ticket sales plateau and DVD sales plummet

More than ever, the fate of the movie business has become dependent on its prospects online and internationally.

While theatrical ticket sales plateau and DVD sales continue to plummet, strong growth in international streaming revenues powered global entertainment spending past $100 billion for the first time in 2019, according to data released by the Motion Picture Association.

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