Audiences return to cinemas after COVID thanks to Top Gun: Maverick, blockbusters and discovery vouchers - ABC News

6/28/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
by Ainslie Drewitt-Smith, Melinda James

Blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and government stimulus measures are helping movie theatres bounce back from the nightmare of COVID-19, owners say. Market research, meanwhile, suggests that this year at the movies could be one for the books.

Independent cinema operators say they are seeing a resurgence in enthusiasm for the big screen after COVID-19 halted trade, with research indicating a comeback. Key points: