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Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Projected to Reach $200 Billion by 2031

The Asia-Pacific screen economy is forecast to achieve a valuation of $179 billion by 2026 and $200 billion by 2031. This expansion is primarily characterized as structural reallocation within the sector, rather than overall headline growth. Vivek Couto, executive director of Media Partners Asia, presented these projections during his opening address at the APOS 2026 conference.

By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (an hour ago)·1 views
Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Projected to Reach $200 Billion by 2031

The Asia-Pacific screen economy is on track to reach $179 billion in 2026, with projections indicating further growth to $200 billion by 2031.

Vivek Couto, executive director of Media Partners Asia, emphasized that this growth signifies a structural reallocation within the industry rather than a simple increase in overall size. Couto delivered these insights during his opening address at the APOS 2026 conference on Wednesday.

According to Variety, the figures suggest a reshaping of the sector's financial landscape.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Variety. Read the original at Variety →

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