Statistics

In 2025, we conducted the first-ever survey designed to map the current state of European cinema accessibility to historically marginalised people and groups – for example, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, LGBTQIA+ people. We collected responses from 89 cinemas in 83 cities across 27 countries.

Graph value: 92%

More than 92 % of the cinemas offer their program and services to youth and older adults.

Graph value: 71.9%

71.9% feature films from historically marginalised filmmakers

Graph value: 64%

64% provide accessible seating.

Graph value: 25%

Only 25% have a team responsible for access and inclusion efforts.

Graph value: 90%

90% of cinema websites do not meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Graph value: 30%

30% employ zero staff members from historically marginalised groups.

Survey

We would value your insights for our upcoming survey. We are currently in the preparation phase and aim to launch it later in 2026. Would you be interested in contributing your experience? Sign up here and we will send you an email once it’s live.