Netflix Film Exec Shares Streamer’s Stance on Directors Who ‘Want Theatrical’
Summary
Netflix’s film chairman Dan Lin said the company may stop working with directors who want to release movies in theaters before streaming. However, Netflix has not made a full decision yet and will still have some films shown in theaters first.Key Facts
- Netflix’s chairman of film, Dan Lin, said some directors want theatrical (movie theater) releases before streaming.
- Netflix may choose not to work with filmmakers who insist on theatrical releases.
- Lin admitted he is learning how to communicate better with directors about this.
- Netflix has not officially stopped theatrical releases yet.
- Upcoming films like “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” and “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” will have limited theater runs before streaming.
- “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” will open in IMAX theaters on February 12, then stream on Netflix on April 2.
- Netflix has previously released some films in theaters before streaming them.
- These moves reflect Netflix’s evolving strategy on how movies are released to audiences.
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