Country Focus: Italy
by Cineuropa
Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Italian audiovisual sector.
Italian cinemas earned €496 million in box office takings and recorded 68 million admissions in 2025, on a par with the previous two-year period
Italian film is strengthening its market share, thanks not least to the return of Checco Zalone, whose movie was the biggest box office hit of the year, earning €36 million in a mere 7 days
Industry / Market - Italy/Germany/Austria/Switzerland/ Luxembourg/Liechtenstein/USA
HBO Max to launch in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein on 13 January
With this move, the US streaming giant's rollout across Europe is close to complete, with only the UK and Ireland yet to join the platform
Industry / Market - Spain/France/Germany/Italy
The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy
There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week
Venice 2025 – Venice Production Bridge
Eurimages sheds light on its awards, sponsorships and inclusion strategies at the Venice Production Bridge
VENICE 2025: The fund’s reps underscored that its value lies not only in the money it awards, but also in the visibility and credibility it grants to projects and institutions
