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Theatrical films and TV movies account for 13% of total TV viewing time across 18 EU countries, with EU films representing 33% of titles aired and 41% of film viewing time. Viewing shares vary widely—from 7% to 23%—with Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary leading in film consumption. UK films make up 6% of broadcasts and 5% of viewing time, performing strongest in Ireland, Sweden, and Finland.

In 2022, 88% of European TV and SVOD adaptations were based on local works, with novels accounting for 42% of source material. France, Germany, and Italy each saw over 80% of their adaptations drawn from domestic IP.

European film production hit 2,358 titles in 2023—up from pre-pandemic levels—while US platforms controlled 82% of SVOD subscriptions and public support accounted for nearly half of film financing.

A recent report by the European Audiovisual Observatory shows that women hold just 27% of roles in European TV and SVOD fiction production. Key creative fields like cinematography and composing remain at only 10% female. At the current pace, full gender parity won’t be reached until a couple of decades.