Iranian cinema breaks five-year attendance record

Iranian cinemas have welcomed 316,000 moviegoers on Tuesday, December 3, setting a five-year record for daily attendance.

This surge reflects a remarkable resurgence of interest in cinema, surpassing even the most successful post-pandemic numbers.

Box Office Achievements

According to reports, cinemas hosted 3,707 screenings, generating a staggering revenue of 11.15 trillion rials ($157 million). The numbers mark a 12% increase from the previous record of 282,000 attendees on November 14, 2023.

The surge in attendance can be attributed to the immense popularity of three current comedies, led by the release of ‘7030’, which seems poised to fuel further records in the coming weeks.

Top Performers of the Day

1. ‘7030’

   • Audience: 197,000

   • Revenue: 7 trillion rials ($98.6 million)

2. ‘Pressure Cooker’

   • Audience: 40,000

   • Revenue: 1.43 trillion rials ($20.1 million)

3. ‘Breakfast with Giraffes’

   • Audience: 30,000

   • Revenue: 1.111 trillion rials ($15.6 million)

4. ‘Sheepy, the Hero’ (Animation)

   • Audience: 15,500

   • Revenue: 504 billion rials ($7.1 million)

5. ‘Kianoush's Garden’

   • Audience: 16,400

   • Revenue: 503 billion rials ($7 million)

Future Projections

Analysts predict that audience numbers could surpass 350,000 in the coming weeks, continuing this upward trajectory for Iranian cinema.

Temporary Closure

Cinemas will close from Wednesday evening, December 4, for Fatimiyya observances, resuming operations on Friday morning.

This record-breaking day reflects the revitalized energy in Iranian cinema, showing the audience's appetite for comedy and family-friendly content while signaling a bright future for the industry.