Are we still going to be going to the theater in ten years?
I try to go to the movies every week. For me, it’s like church. It’s a place where I can find myself and center myself. Whether I love what I see or not, it matters to me, and I’m pretty worried about what theaters will do over the next ten years.
Theatrical distribution and exhibition is changing faster than ever before. And movies are changing with it.
The way we consume movies is transforming, and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this shift. Studios have had to rethink how they distribute movies to audiences and whether or not some titles are worth bringing to the big screen.
That scares me.
We’re seeing more movies released on streaming services, and theaters are facing an uncertain future.
So what does the future of theatrical distribution look like?
Let’s dive in.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
