Strong growth in international streaming revenue powered consumers’ global spending on digital entertainment past $100 billion for the first time in 2019, even as theatrical ticket sales plateau and DVD sales plummet. The international digital entertainment market—including digital rentals or purchases of television and movies, plus money spent on subscription streaming services—jumped 29% to $28.2 billion from $21.9 billion in 2018.
Source: Hollywood Relies More Than Ever on Movie-Streaming Revenue From Overseas
