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Why Romantasy May Soon Be a Billion-Dollar Business

Wednesday, August 12, 2026


The romantasy genre generated nearly one billion dollars in revenue through book sales, special editions, merchandise, event tickets, and audiobooks, according to Bloomberg. The market expansion has attracted major retailers, content creators, and film studios to invest in the category. Romantasy readership is predominantly female and grew significantly through social media platforms.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-12/why-romantasy-may-soon-be-a-billion-dollar-business

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