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With the help of the new "Spider-Man", Portuguese cinemas almost doubled the number of spectators in August
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With the help of the new "Spider-Man", Portuguese cinemas almost doubled the number of spectators in August

Expresso8 September 2026 at 12:45

Portuguese cinemas almost doubled the number of spectators in August, receiving almost 1.8 million people. This figure represents an impressive growth of 83.5% compared to the same month in 2025. The success of the new Spider-Man film is pointed out as the main cause of this massive increase in audience. This performance demonstrates a strong recovery of the film sector in Portugal, driven by the box office phenomenon of this production.

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