Market Charts > Production Methods
Note: Figures for 2026 are at an annualized rate.
Market Share for Each Production Method 1995-2026
| Rank | Production Method | Total Box Office | Tickets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Action | $201,408,383,439 | 28,963,101,800 | 73.68% |
| 2 | Animation/Live Action | $37,836,520,701 | 4,618,481,140 | 13.84% |
| 3 | Digital Animation | $30,056,459,448 | 3,687,611,115 | 11.00% |
| 4 | Hand Animation | $3,052,932,450 | 554,347,538 | 1.12% |
| 5 | Stop-Motion Animation | $814,978,381 | 111,813,106 | 0.30% |
| 6 | Multiple Production Methods | $55,360,589 | 6,175,109 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Rotoscoping | $8,468,385 | 1,357,496 | 0.00% |
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