Total theatrical revenue in the Asia-Pacific region was about $10.1 billion in 2022, down from $17.8 billion during the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to data from regional consultancy Artisan Gateway. Over the first five months of 2023, several blockbusters — such as Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Japanese anime Suzume — have helped buoy sales in the region, but exhibitors in almost every country of Asia still have a long way to go to reach pre-COVID 19 highs.

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