# Vietnamese cinema industry growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-cinema-industry-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-05T05:18:54.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-cinema-thrives-as-guo-tianle-faces-19m-lawsuit

### 2026-08-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-cinema-sees-record-growth-and-market-dominance

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Cite as: Vietnamese cinema industry growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-cinema-industry-growth