How Many Movies Are There in the World?

Author Gertrude Brogi

Posted Aug 16, 2022

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According to the Guinness World Records, the most prolific film studio is Rambo Film Productions, an Indian studio founded in 1984 by Anand Kumar. As of 2017, the studio has produced 4,151 feature films, which is an average of approximately eleven films per month. In second place is the Nigerian company Nollywood, which has produced 2,812 feature films since its establishment in 1992. Nollywood produces an average of eight films per month.

The largest film industry in terms of both output and revenue is Hollywood. In terms of output, Hollywood produced 779 feature films in 2016, which is more than double the output of any other country. In terms of revenue, Hollywood generated $11.37 billion in box office sales in 2016, which is also more than double the revenue of any other country.

There are no definitive numbers on how many movies have been made in total, but the website The Numbers estimates that there have been approximately 140,000 feature films released since the late 1800s. This number does not include short films, documentaries, or television shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 'after' movies will there be?

So far, there have been two After films - After We Fell and After We Collided. It is still unknown if there will be any more following this, as Anna Todd has not confirmed this. However, due to the global success of the franchise, we can assume that there will most likely be more films in the series.

How many oceans are in the world?

There are thirteen ocean regions in the world.

How many independent countries are there in the world?

There are 193 fully recognised independent states in the world.

How many countries are in the United Nations?

195 countries are in the UN.

How many continents are there in the world?

There are seven continents in the world.

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