Cinema in Poland - statistics & facts
The cinema industry has been one of the most successful markets in 21st-century Poland, attracting an audience of 41.4 million in 2022. Furthermore, the Polish film entertainment industry witnessed a steady development and growth in new cinema openings between 2015 and 2022. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of audiences decreased for the first time in 2020. In 2022, the country offered a total of 532 cinemas to locals and visitors, with over 21 percent of all screenings showing domestic productions.
In 2023, Multikino, Cinema City, and Helios were the most visited at the time. Cinema premieres of popular films attracted a large audience to cinemas. In 2023, the horror movie "Zakonnica II" was seen by more than 94 thousand people who like thrills.
Polish cinematography in a nutshell
The Mazowieckie (Masovian) voivodeship was the undisputed leader in terms of cinema numbers in the region. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people visiting cinemas has declined. In 2021, the number of cinemagoers per 1,000 residents dropped by 1097 compared to 2019. However, the number began to rise again, and in 2022 it reached 1,095. Polish cinematography is dominated by fiction films, which comprise over 63 percent of all movies produced in the country. The most popular Polish film director was Roman Polanski, known for such blockbusters as "The Pianist" and "Chinatown."In 2023, Multikino, Cinema City, and Helios were the most visited at the time. Cinema premieres of popular films attracted a large audience to cinemas. In 2023, the horror movie "Zakonnica II" was seen by more than 94 thousand people who like thrills.
