China has the most movie theaters (65,500 screens). The USA has 35,280 screens. Paris has 287 theaters. The world’s first cinema opened in Paris in 1895. The largest theater in India is Raj Mandir Cinema. The largest screen is in Kenya. Tickets are cheapest in El Salvador ($0.52) and priciest in Lebanon ($29.78). The Astor in Melbourne, built in 1936 with 1,150 seats, is the biggest single screen. Russia’s largest chain is Cinema Park with 160 screens.
Cinema in the United States
New York has the most theaters (420) compared to other major cities. LA has many indie theaters due to Hollywood. The USA’s largest chain is AMC with over 8,000 screens. Minnesota has the most theater seats per capita after New York City.
Theater Capitals and Landmarks
London has over 40 major West End theaters. The largest auditorium in Europe is Le Grand Rex in Paris.
Additional Facts
Saudi Arabia has no cinemas. The average age of US moviegoers is 60+.