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Title : Cinema, Seating Capacity And Attendances, Annual
Data Items
Cinema Screen * Based on data from major Singapore exhibitors, e.g., Shaw Theatres, Golden Village, Cathay Cineplexes. Data exclude multi-purpose venues that also exhibit films such as Capitol Theatre, Salt Media Theatre, The Esplanade Theatre, National Museum of Singapore, The Arts House, Resorts World Theatre, MBS MasterCard Theatre, Alliance Francaise, and Objectifs.
(Number)
Seating Capacity In Cinemas * Based on data from major Singapore exhibitors, e.g., Shaw Theatres, Golden Village, Cathay Cineplexes. Data exclude multi-purpose venues that also exhibit films such as Capitol Theatre, Salt Media Theatre, The Esplanade Theatre, National Museum of Singapore, The Arts House, Resorts World Theatre, MBS MasterCard Theatre, Alliance Francaise, and Objectifs.
(Thousand)
Cinema Attendances * Refer to the estimated number of people who watched movies in cinemas. Data are calculated by dividing box office receipts by the average movie ticket price of S$10.50. The low cinema attendance numbers in 2020, 2021 and 2022 were attributed to mandatory closure of cinemas from 27 March to 12 July 2020 (which coincided with the nationwide circuit breaker in Singapore from 7 April to 1 June 2020) and Safe Management Measures (SMM) imposed on cinema operators during the COVID-19 pandemic period. After cinemas reopened on 13 July 2020, they were subject to prevailing capability guidelines (https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/press-releases/2020/advisories-on-covid-19-situation) of each post-circuit breaker phase. The SMM on cinema capacity were lifted on 29 August 2022 and there was a gradual increase in cinema attendance in 2023.
(Million)
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