B
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7.9%
7.9% -- theatrical earnings reduction for new film releases (2025)
High-quality piracy reduces theatrical earnings for new film releases by 7.9%.
- Applies specifically to high-quality piracy on new releases; impact varies from 4.3% for blockbusters to 9.4% for smaller films
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7.9%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2025
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B
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50
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60
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20
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30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
Carnegie Mellon University
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Tier C
https://networkustad.co.uk/123-movies/ ↗
Source Article
The Ultimate Guide To 123 Movies: History, Impact, Risks, And Legal Alternatives - Network Ustad
In today’s digital age, where entertainment is just a click away, the term “123 movies” has become synonymous with free online streaming. But what exactly does it represent? For millions of users worldwide, 123 movies offered instant access to a vast library of films and TV shows without the need fo…
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Carnegie Mellon University
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new film releases: 7.9% theatrical earnings reduction. Source: Carnegie Mellon University (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/piracy-theatrical-earnings-impact
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