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The performance of the industry depends on the popularity of film releases in a given year, the number of releases, DVD and Blu-ray sales, and demand from domestic and international TV broadcasters and VOD platforms. The success of a number of film releases and rising demand from video-on-demand (VOD) platforms has supported the industry.Industry revenue has fluctuated as a result of low cinema attendance and the varying popularity of cinema releases. Factors affecting the industry's performance include the rising number of screens owned per person and the growth of digital distribution. Over the five years through 2023-24, revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 0.1% to £4.8 billion. Revenue tanked in 2020-21 amid the pandemic. The industry relies heavily on demand from motion picture and TV production and cinema admissions, all of which were negatively affected by the pandemic due to nationwide lockdowns, social distancing measures and the forced closure of cinemas across the globe. Revenue is forecast to grow by 1.6% in 2023-24, on the back of successful movie releases fuelling downstream demand.Industry revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 1.8% over the five years through 2028-29 to reach £5.2 billion. Revenue generated from distribution to DVD and video retailers is likely to continue to fall as VOD services extend their dominance. Piracy is likely to be a persistent threat to distributors due to the increasing preference for online streaming.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £4.8bn in 2023.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 |
---|---|---|
The Walt Disney Company Ltd | 1,383.3 | |
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd | 751.0 | |
Sony Corporation | 499.9 |
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Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including US-produced films, UK-produced films and Internationally produced films and TV series. US-produced films is the largest segment of the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK.
US-produced films are the largest product segment
This industry consists of firms that distribute films to cinemas, TV networks and other exhibitors. It also includes companies that acquire distribution rights and distribute DVDs to retailers and wholesalers, but excludes the reproduction and sale of film, videos and DVDs from master copies. Broadcast syndication, which is the licensing of TV programmes to external broadcasters, is also included.
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SIC 59.13 - Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK
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The market size of the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £4.8bn in 2024.
There are 757 businesses in the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
The market size of the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2018 and 2023.
Over the next five years, the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution market in United Kingdom are The Walt Disney Company Ltd, BBC Studios Distribution Ltd and Sony Corporation
US-produced films and UK-produced films are part of the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry.
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is The Walt Disney Company Ltd.
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Film, Video & TV Programme Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom.