Ted Sarandos commits to 45-day release window for WB movies
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix’s Ted Sarandos commits to maintaining 45-day theatrical windows for Warner Bros. movies, emphasizing the importance of winning at the box office and preserving theatrical revenue.
- Sarandos acknowledges that movie theaters are “outmoded for some,” particularly for people in towns without local theaters who would need to travel to see films.
- He highlights the contrast between urban moviegoers, like his daughter in Manhattan who frequents theaters regularly, and those in less accessible areas where theaters may be scarce or nonexistent.
- Sarandos suggests that owning a strong theatrical distribution network is crucial for Netflix and Warner Bros., signaling continued investment in the theatrical business despite the rise of streaming.
