The Visual Effects Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the visual effects industry has seen substantial expansion in the past few years. The market size is projected to rise from $11.55 billion in 2024 to $12.58 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The visual effects market is predicted to expand to $19.74 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Visual Effects Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the visual effects market are:
• Evolution of content consumption
• Growth of streaming platforms
• Increased use of augmented and virtual reality
• Globalization of media content and demand for realistic visuals
The visual effects market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Matte Painting, Simulation FX, Compositing, Motion Capture, Character And Creature Animation, Concept Art, Previs Or Pre-visualization, Other Types
2) By Component: Software, Hardware, Services
3) By Application: Movies, Advertisements, TV Shows, Gaming
The key trends in the visual effects market are:
• Blending of practical and digital effects is emerging as a significant trend.
• Sustainable production practices are being more widely adopted in the industry.
• There is a growing trend towards personalization and customization of visual effects.
• Remote collaboration tools and user-generated VFX content are shaping the future of the market.
Major companies in the visual effects market are:
• Digital Domain Holdings Limited
• Rodeo FX Inc.
• Hydraulx Visual Effects Inc.
• Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
• Technicolor SA
• Deluxe Media Inc.
• Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.
• Foundry Visionmongers Limited
• Zoic Studios LLC
• Animal Logic Pty Ltd.
• RE:Vision Effects Inc.
• Video Copilot and Final Image Inc.
• Framestore Group Limited
• Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.
• Lucasfilm Ltd.
• BUF Compagnie
• The Moving Picture Company Limited
• Cinesite Visual Effects Studio Limited
• ImageWorks Inc.
• Double Negative Visual Effects Limited
• Scanline VFX Inc.
• Animal Logic
• Weta Digital Limited
• The Mill Film
• MPC Limited
• Method Studios Inc.
• Pixomondo GmbH
North America was the largest region in the visual effect market in 2024