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Vietnamese cinema industry growth

Overview

The Vietnamese film industry is undergoing a period of significant growth and strategic transformation. Following the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, the sector is being positioned for long-term expansion to enhance national soft power.

Data from 2025 indicates a record-breaking year, with box-office revenue reaching approximately 213.7 million USD (5.6 trillion VND) and over 70 million tickets sold. This represents a 24% increase in revenue and a 29% increase in ticket sales compared to 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by more than 35%. Domestic films have begun to dominate the local market, accounting for 62% of all theatrical releases, signaling a shift toward domestic market mastery and higher production quality.

Entities

CGV Vietnam · Vietnam · Politburo · Sino Hero Ventures Limited · Nguyễn Phan Quang Bình

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Vietnamese cinema thrives as Guo Tianle faces $19M lawsuit

    Vietnamese films dominate the local box office as ‘Nghi he so nghi huu’ nears 200 billion VND, while actor Guo Tianle faces a 19 million USD lawsuit in Hong Kong.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Vietnamese cinema sees record growth and market dominance

    Vietnamese cinema reached record revenues of over 213 million USD in 2025, with domestic films capturing 62% of the market share as the industry shifts toward higher quality and strategic growth.

Sources

soha.vn · tienphong.vn