Netflix's 'Cliff Booth' Won't Play in Regal and Cinemark Theaters
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Regal Cinemas and Cinemark have declined to show Netflix’s “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth” on their IMAX screens, citing concerns over shortened theatrical windows and commitment to theatrical exclusivity.
- AMC will still screen “Cliff Booth” on its 200 IMAX screens for a two-week period starting November 25, ahead of the film’s December 23 streaming release.
- Theaters prioritized Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” which premieres November 20 and occupies many IMAX screens, leading to reluctance to share screens with a Netflix release streaming shortly after.
- Regal’s Senior VP emphasized the value of theatrical exclusivity and stated the chain will support releases with longer theatrical windows, highlighting the conflict between streaming platforms and traditional exhibitors.
- Netflix plans theatrical releases for several upcoming titles, including “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” and “The Mosquito Bowl,” and recently reported strong box office results for “La Bola Negra” in limited release.
