The German cinema market recovered strongly in 2025, with revenues increasing 9% to €864 million and admissions rising 4.5% to 84.6 million. A significant contribution to this revival was Michael Herbig's film "Manitou's Canoe," which became the year's most successful film with over five million admissions. German films held a market share of 24.8% in value and 27% in admissions. Other popular films included "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "A Minecraft Movie."