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As of 2020, the global video-on-demand (VOD) market has continued to experience sharp growth, with projections estimating its value at €36.3 billion. This increase is largely driven by the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) sector, exemplified by major players like Netflix and Amazon Video. In France, the VOD market has seen substantial growth, leaping from €240 million in 2013 to €485 million in 2017, with indications that this upward trend has persisted into the 2020s. The French market is marked by a high demand among consumers under 40 years old, with internet penetration in homes supporting this expansion, reaching 86% in 2018. Despite notable competition, Netflix remains the leading VOD service in France, with significant market share. Video-on-demand consumption predominantly occurs via television, with smart TVs integrating VOD services. Regulations in France have traditionally imposed a window between theatrical release and VOD availability, but there are movements to shorten this period to better cater to consumer demand for newer content. Pricing has been identified as a crucial factor in consumer decision-making, with a trend toward diversification of content as platforms increasingly invest in original productions. Entering the 2020s, the SVOD market space has intensified with new entrants like Apple and Disney, suggesting an imminent price war that could reshape the market dynamics..### Video-On-Demand Market Trends in France The video-on-demand (VOD) market in France has seen significant growth, with overall spending by French consumers on film and video-on-demand services increasing substantially between 2008 and 2016. Demand for subscription video on demand (SVOD) in particular has skyrocketed, with the overall VOD market growing from between 200 and 250 million euros in 2013 to nearly 500 million euros in 2017. This substantial growth is reflective of a larger international trend, which saw the global VOD market rise sharply from 26 billion euros in 2017 to an anticipated 36.3 billion euros by 2020. The French VOD market is predominantly driven by the younger demographic, with nearly a third of individuals under 40 having a subscription that allows unlimited access to series and films. In contrast, the above-60 age group engages with VOD services at a much lower rate. Home internet adoption in France also plays a pivotal role in facilitating the VOD market's expansion, having increased from around 60 to 90% between 2008 and 2018. High rates of internet connectivity create a conducive environment for VOD platforms to flourish. However, illegal streaming presents a significant challenge, with only about 40% of streaming consumers in France engaging in exclusively legal practices. The shift towards SVOD is also characterized by the diversification of content by platforms. Major players like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are heavily investing in original productions, seeking to create exclusive content that can bypass traditional broadcast rights limitations and appeal directly to consumer interests. These platforms are continuously investing billions of euros in original content, with forecasts suggesting spending could reach over 20 billion euros by the early 2020s. Despite the significant spending on original content, the VOD market in France is characterized by price sensitivity among consumers. A large portion of consumers indicates that a decrease in the price of films and series would encourage them to use VOD services more regularly, with current prices for VOD services averaging around 10 euros per month. As the VOD market grows, competition has intensified with new entrants like Apple and Disney launching their services at competitive pricing. This intensified competition has led to speculation about a looming price war, as platforms strive to maintain and grow their subscriber base. Netflix, a current leader in the market, has seen its growth challenges in the U.S., prompting it to invest even more aggressively in content to maintain its competitive edge. In summary, the VOD market in France.### The Titans of Streaming: A Closer Look at the Dominant Forces in the Video-on-Demand Landscape As the Video-on-Demand (VOD) market continues its rapid expansion, several key players have emerged, distinguishing themselves through their extensive catalogs, innovative original content, and strategic market positioning. Among these giants are established leaders and ambitious newcomers whose offerings have fundamentally altered how we consume entertainment. Here’s an overview of the main players that are shaping this dynamic market: **Netflix**: The trailblazer of the SVOD segment, Netflix has become synonymous with streaming video-on-demand. Its strategy of heavy investment in a diverse array of original content has earned it a prominent place in pop culture discourse. With an expansive library of award-winning series, documentaries, and films, Netflix has set a high benchmark for its competitors. **Amazon Video**: A formidable adversary to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video serves as a key benefit to Amazon Prime subscribers, offering a substantial selection of movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals. Its competitive edge is bolstered by its parent company's vast e-commerce ecosystem, which encompasses various consumer touchpoints and shopping incentives. **Google Play**: A subsidiary of the tech behemoth, Google Play Movies & TV allows users to purchase or rent a wide range of movies and TV episodes. Its integration within the broader suite of Google services, including Android devices and smart TVs, provides a familiar and accessible platform for on-demand entertainment. **iTunes**: With Apple's unwavering commitment to quality, iTunes has been at the forefront of delivering a sleek and polished experience for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows. Its strong interface, coupled with the ability to sync content across Apple devices, renders it a preferred choice for those ingrained in the Apple ecosystem. **Filmo TV**: As a dedicated movie streaming service, Filmo TV targets cinephiles with a specially curated selection of films spanning various genres and eras. Its focus on cinematic art forms and niche audiences differentiates it from its broader-focus competitors. **Vidéo Futur**: Offering a unique approach to VOD, Vidéo Futur combines on-demand streaming with a box-office model that facilitates easy access to the latest films and series. **CanalPlay**: As part of the Canal+ Group, CanalPlay provides subscribers with a robust library that includes movies, series, and original Canal+ productions. Its strategic link to a conventional television network allows it to leverage a blend of traditional and digital viewing experiences. **Play Channel and MyTF1 VOD**: These services, connected
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1 Market overview

1.1 Presentation and definition of video on demand

The video-on-demand(VOD) market is made up of offers enabling viewers to watch a film at home without having to rent or buy a DVD. In most cases, it's a digital offering via the Internet.

In reality, video on demand refers to three types of offer:

  • Access to a film/series for a limited time (rental).
  • Definitive acquisition of the rights to view a film/series (purchase).
  • A subscription for unlimited access to films/series in the catalog (subscription). This third offer is called SVOD (from subscription video on demand) and refers to players such as Netflix.

In the VOD market, players are all striving to offer the widest possible choice of films and series. The trend is to adapt the model from simple video-on-demand to SVOD subscriptions, offering an unlimited catalog and choice of films and series to be viewed at any time during the subscription period. Players on the French market are gearing up to compete with international players with their eye on the market, such as Netflix and Amazon Video.

Nationality of films available on video-on-demand in France

France, year, units

Consult the study for figures and sources on the SVOD market in France

1.2 Strong growth in the global market

According to IDATE DigiWorldthe global video-on-demand market was worth ** billion euros in **** and will be worth **.* billion euros in ****. The global market is driven by subscription at nearly ** billion euros in ****, followed by digital rental and sales.

Video-on-demand market value by segment Worldwide, ****-****, in € billions Source: ****

1.3 The video-on-demand market in France is growing

According to the Center National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animéethe overall video-on-demand market in France has grown rapidly in recent years. It rose from *** million euros in **** to *** million euros in ****. Even so, the economic weight of video-on-demand in France remains limited compared with the weight of linear ...

2 Demand analysis

2.1 Overall consumption of films and videos online on the rise in France

According to iFOPthe overall consumption of films and videos legally in France increased between **** and ****, rising from **% of French people in **** to **% in ****.

Overall consumption of online videos and films France, ****-****, in % Source: ****

2.2 The French are spending more and more on film and video-on-demand services

According to IVFconsumer spending on video-on-demand in France rose sharply between **** and ****, from **.* million euros to ***.* million euros. By ****, this spending had fallen slightly to ***.* million euros.

Consumer spending on VOD France, ****-****, in millions of euros Source: ****

However, the increase in French consumer spending on films on demand in France ...

2.3 Demand for video-on-demand is very high among the under-40s

The video-on-demand market in France is driven by the under-**s segment. According to CREDOCwhile almost **% of people under ** have a subscription allowing them to watch series and films on an unlimited basis in France, only **% of **-** year-olds and *% of over-**s have one.

Proportion of individuals with a subscription ...

2.4 More and more French people are equipped with Internet access at home, which is driving the emergence of video-on-demand platforms

According to a survey conducted by CREDOCthe rate of home Internet access in France has risen from **% in **** to **% in **** (***).

Rate of home Internet access France, ****-****, in Source: ****

2.5 The share of illegal streaming in France is high, hindering the development of VOD platforms in France

According to the SNEPonly **% of consumers of streaming services are exclusively legal in France. There is therefore a significant shortfall for the remaining **% of consumers who use illegal streaming to watch films and series. France is also poorly positioned compared to the UK and Sweden in Europe.

Share of exclusively legal ...

2.6 France's favorite VOD companies

The graph below is based on OpinionWay's survey of French people's favorite brands in March ****. These are respondents' answers to the question "Do you like this or that VOD company?" for each brand, with the percentage corresponding to the proportion of respondents who answered "yes".

Netflix is the French people's favorite ...

3 Market structure

3.1 Most video-on-demand consumption is via television

According to the Center National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée**.*% of French people say they watch video-on-demand films and series on television, compared with only **% on their computer and **% on their cell phone.

Breakdown of paid video-on-demand consumption France, ****, in Source: ****

This trend is being used by TV ...

3.2 Players in the French video-on-demand market

In France, some sixty players share the video-on-demand market, * times more than in **** according to the Center National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée:

Box operators generally offer VOD: this is the case for Orange, SFR, Free and Bouygues. In addition, other players linked to television or the Internet ...

3.3 Distribution of VoD platforms: the key role of ISPs

According to the Center National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animéetelevision is the primary mode of consumption for video on demand, internet service providers are among the leading distributors of VoD platforms, with a **% share of the distribution market in ****. ISPs market these offerings via "triple and quadruple play ...

4 Offer analysis

4.1 Price is decisive in the purchasing decision

Price is a major component of the video-on-demand market in France: according to a survey conducted by the CNCsurvey, **% of French people believe that what would encourage them to use pay-per-view video-on-demand services more regularly would be "to lower the price of the films and series available ". This is the most ...

4.2 Replay services dominate

According to european Audiovisual Observatoryin ****, the video-on-demand offer in France was dominated by TV Replay services with *** platforms, followed by film, sports and children's services.

Number of legal video-on-demand services France, ****, in units Source: ****

For video rental, films (***), while TV programs represent less than *% of sales.

Breakdown of value sales by ...

4.3 Content diversification benefits platforms

Platforms are no longer content to provide users with content produced by other companies, but are themselves investing in the production of original creations. This allows them to free themselves from national legislation on broadcasting rights, and to offer exclusive content that will encourage users to choose their platform. On the ...

4.4 News

The growth of the SVOD market is attracting new entrants aiming, ultimately, to dethrone Netflix. In fact, from November ****, Apple and Disney will launch their respective platforms on the US market at very attractive prices (***).

The SVOD platform market is thus increasingly competitive. The explosion in costs seems to indicate that ...

5 Regulations

5.1 Current regulations

In France, the legal framework is a cornerstone of the market, since companies have to wait a certain number of months after the release of a film before adding it to the video-on-demand catalog: ** months for a paid offer and ** for a free offer. This period should be reduced to ** months ...

6 Positioning the players

6.1 Segmentation

6.2 SVOD company website traffic in France

Web traffic of the other main SVOD sites in France France, ****-****, in thousands of visits Source: ****

List of charts

  • Nationality of films available on video on demand in France
  • Video-on-demand market value by segment
  • SVOD market
  • Number of films on active VOD offer
  • Global consumption of online videos and films
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TF1 shifts its business model to on-demand television - 21/12/2023
  • Launch of TF1+ on January 8
  • MyTF1 advertising revenues: around 100 million euros per year
  • Advertising revenues for group channels: just over 1.5 billion euros
  • 15.000 hours of premium content on TF1+ 200 family films, 200 TV movies,
  • MyTF1 is consulted 3 hours per subscriber per month
  • Netflix and YouTube viewed approximately 22 hours per month
  • Netflix has around 40,000 hours of programming
  • Amazon and Disney+ have nearly 15,000 hours of programming
Canal+ put into orbit to make acquisitions and continue to grow - 14/12/2023
  • Canal+, forty years old next year.
  • Canal+ is valued at around 5.4 billion euros according to analyst consensus.
  • The group has more than 25 million subscribers today, up from 11.5 million in 2016.
  • It has expanded into almost 50 countries.
  • It owns 32.6% of Multichoice, 26% of Viu and 12% of Viaplay.
  • It has acquired Luxembourg operator M7 in 2019 and publisher SPI International in 2021.
  • 515 million euros in Ebita by 2022.
  • Portfolio includes channels C8, CNews, Nordic platforms Viaplay and Viu in Hong Kong, subsidiary GVA and Dailymotion.
Orange fined 26 million euros - 09/11/2023
  • Fine imposed on Orange by Arcep: 26 million euros
  • Orange commitment in 2018: Fiber optic coverage of 3,000 communes in less densely populated areas of the country
  • Target connection rate for 2022: 100%
  • According to Arcep, at the beginning of 2022, Orange had only achieved 88% of its coverage target.
  • Number of premises not connected according to Orange: Approximately 540,000.
  • Orange's new commitments: 96% coverage of major cities and 98.5% coverage of medium-sized towns, at a total cost of several hundred million euros.
With five million fiber subscribers, Free responds to criticism from the regulator - 18/07/2023
  • Free has reached 5 million Internet subscribers via fiber, exceeding their initial target of 4.5 million subscribers planned for 2024.
  • The number of Free's fiber subscribers has increased sevenfold in five years.
  • Nearly 70% of Free's fixed-network subscribers prefer fiber to ADSL.
  • Free Infrastructure serves just under 1% of the 33 million French households that have subscribed or could subscribe to fiber.
  • SFR has 4.5 million fiber subscribers, Bouygues Telecom 3 million, and Orange leads the way with 7.46 million.
Smartphones: Orange commits to recycling more - 01/07/2023
  • The aim is to recycle 20% of new smartphones sold by mobile operators by 2030.
  • Twelve telecom operators, including Orange and Tele2, are involved in this recycling project.
  • There are currently 5 billion unused cell phones in the world, and recycling them would recover the equivalent of 8 7.
  • Orange's take-back and recycling rate has risen from 13.4% to 22.3% by 2021
  • 1.9 million phones were recycled by Orange in 2021.
Canal+ reaches out to young people - 17/05/2023
  • Young people now account for a third of Canal+'s new subscribers.
  • The weight of young people in the subscriber base has doubled over the past two years.
  • In France, Canal+ had 9.5 million subscribers by the end of 2022 (including packages via operators), compared with 8.4 million in 2019.

Companies quoted in this study

This study contains a complete overview of the companies in the market, with the latest figures and news for each company. :

Netflix
Prime Vido (Amazon)
Google Play
Filmo TV
VideoFutur
Canal Plus Groupe (MyCanal)
France Télévision
Orange Groupe
SFR (SFR Play)
Free (Iliad)
TF1 Groupe
Apple TV

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