Japan Movie And Entertainment Market Size & Outlook

The movie and entertainment market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 12,519.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.8% is expected of Japan movie and entertainment market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,494.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$12,519.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.8%
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Japan movie and entertainment market highlights

  • The Japan movie and entertainment market generated a revenue of USD 6,494.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 12,519.3 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, movies (box office) was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Music & Videos is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Movie and entertainment market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,494.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 12,519.3 million
Growth rate9.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMovies (box office)
Fastest growing segmentMusic & Videos
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMovies (Box Office), Music & Videos
Key market players worldwideParamount Global Class A, Sony Group Corp ADR, The Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Comcast Corp Class A, Netflix Inc, Vivendi SE, Amazon.com Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 6.5% of the global movie and entertainment market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China movie and entertainment market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 10,172.7 million by 2030.

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Movies (box office) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.71% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan movie and entertainment market based on movies (box office), music & videos covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


There is an increasing focus on the creation and promotion of domestic Japanese films within the movie and entertainment market. Japanese filmmakers are actively diversifying their storytelling approaches and exploring a wide range of genres and narratives to meet the evolving tastes of local audiences.

This trend is driven by the notable achievements of homegrown films in resonating with Japanese moviegoers and achieving significant success at the box office. Japan stands as a prominent player in the global film market, boasting a substantial audience base and a well-established media industry capable of creating and distributing compelling content worldwide.

The film industry in Japan operates through three key stages: production, distribution, and exhibition, often consolidated under a single company. In addition, Japan's filmmaking landscape is characterized by the dominance of major players known as the "Big Four" film companies, namely, Toho, Shochiku, Toei, and Kadokawa, collectively forming the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (MPPAJ).

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