Are Young People in China Done With Going to the Movies?

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• The average age of Chinese moviegoers has risen from 22 to 26 years old, as younger generations show less interest in going to the cinema, according to leading Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke.
• China's economy has been in a significant slump, with youth unemployment reaching a record high of 21.3% in 2023, leading to a cautious consumer sentiment and a reluctance to spend on movie tickets, says Beijing-based film market research firm Fanink.