Kane99 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Streaming has become huge, especially our post covid world, where now a lot of the programming we watch, comes out on a streaming platform or via other digital means. These days I imagine less and less people are going to the movies. At least when it comes to most movies, maybe not for blockbuster/summer blockbuster hits that are mostly meant to be watched in theaters. Or movies with tons of CGI and animation. More people these days probably prefer the comfort that streaming offers over going to the theater. I still like going to the movies to see big movies, but most other movies, I don't feel the need to. I'm fine watching a lot of movies on a computer screen or my big screen tv instead. As well, more movies that release in theaters are releasing to digital and blu-ray sooner than usual. I believe before covid and the pandemic, it would take a month to a few months for a movie to come out of theaters and release digital or on disc. But now, some movies are coming out right away to digital platforms, sometimes alongside the theatrical release. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think streaming has hurt theaters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akun Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I think it has hurt theaters, and it has affected filmmaking too. Nowadays, filmmakers like Martin Scorsese has to adapt to the changing times and make a movie suitable for streaming instead of experiencing it on a big screen with the atmosphere a dark theater could provide. I think streaming services have just spoiled us though (myself included), because we could easily watch almost any movie now as long as we subscribe to the correct streaming provider. This advance in technology means we're encouraged to take the more convenient route of watching movies and TV shows. And sometimes, some streaming services do feel like money well-spent. A movie ticket could cost me up to S$13 in Singapore during a weekend release, and I would only get a single movie, whereas paying S$14 on Netflix would get me dozens of movies and TV shows as well. So if you're middle class and maybe you don't earn that much on the side, streaming services are just a more tempting and valuable option, especially with how many films are released per year. But I think it was inevitable though, with the advancement of digital platforms. Everything's just becoming more digital, and video games have been digital for a long time. Even Nintendo games can be played digitally through the eshop without a physical copy. It's only a matter of time before theaters get overtaken by these huge streaming corporations (especially with Jeff Bezos probably still having a hand in Amazon Prime's direction), even if there are some who still prefer the unique experience of watching a movie at the theater with crowds of people. It's only going to get worse for theaters down the line. We might not even have physical theaters anymore since the Metaverse has been released; virtual theaters might become a thing, however that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grungie Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Plenty of people enjoy going to the theaters to watch movies, but it is becoming more niche. People still enjoy the experience of it, but I'm sure over time the younger generations won't have an attachment to going to a theater to experience a movie. Though streaming hasn't fully killed things like physical media or even the Red Box rental service. Not everyone has access to high speed internet, or can even afford paying monthly for streaming services. I can go to places like Walmart and see lower income people sifting through the $5 DVD bin. So I can see that over time it might happen, but that depends on the internet infrastructure for those in rural areas, or these services becoming affordable to those of lower income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Nobody knows for sure, and obviously things are changing, but I doubt very much that streaming will replace theatrical entirely simply for the fact that there is too much money being let on the table. Studios aren't just going to give up on the billions of dollars that can still be made, which isn't really possible with streaming. People still want to go to the movies too. But for now I think we're in the middle of a streaming arms race. That will eventually settle into something more like a version of what cable was and people will once again be looking for social interaction and cultural experiences outside of the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 The pandemic is a very huge contributor because just prior to that, people used to go to cinemas pretty often. Adding to that some major studios such as Warner Bros getting into the streaming game - movie theaters will definitely go the way of Blockbuster. Akun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Idk, Theathers are still a great part of the movie business , something that streaming will not be able to kill and that is the experience of actually going to the movies, of creating a memory and enjoying the night out, Im quoting Quentin tarantino on that, he said something like that on an interview once I cant remember which but I will try to find later to further explain my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanie_marie27 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 In many ways, it has. But there's still something fun about going out to the movie theater and doing things the old-fashioned way. I think even teens having the option to "Netflix and chill" 🙄😂 eventually realize how boring and monotonous it can become. Going to the show with a group of friends or even on a first date - there's just something classic about it. And classic never goes out of style. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I'm going to be subjective with my own answer because it's how streaming have applied to me that I can be very certain of. So, to me yes, streaming have affected movie theaters so much because I hardly go there now. With the streaming apps, I don't have to leave the house to enjoy a lot of movies with my subscription. Also, the pandemic of coronavirus didn't help matters for theaters because it crippled the business completely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyqbx Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I think it's definitely changed the experience, and they probably depend on superhero and other big action movies even more. At some point you'll probably only be able to see indie movies on streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperpot Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Not really. Although Covid didn't help a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 5:00 PM, melanie_marie27 said: In many ways, it has. But there's still something fun about going out to the movie theater and doing things the old-fashioned way. I think even teens having the option to "Netflix and chill" 🙄😂 eventually realize how boring and monotonous it can become. Going to the show with a group of friends or even on a first date - there's just something classic about it. And classic never goes out of style. 😉 And sneaking food into a movie theatre - I had a friend who hid slices of a small pizza in her handbag and we got out some napkins and enjoyed it. Good times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I can't say it has because a lot of people still go to the theaters to see a movie, though as it has always been the theaters always had competition from other forms of enjoying a movie like purchasing the movie CD's as we did back then when streaming weren't as popular and I think theaters are getting that same kind of competition from streaming Platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...