US EditionRian Johnson disagrees with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos about movie theaters being ‘outdated’
- Rian Johnson, director of Knives Out, intends for the upcoming sequel Wake Up Dead Man to have a wide theatrical release this fall.
- Johnson hopes to premiere the next "Knives Out" film, "Wake Up Dead Man," in numerous theaters, a stance that contrasts with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ recent claim that the traditional movie theater model is becoming obsolete for most viewers.
- Netflix previously gave Glass Onion, the second Knives Out film, a limited theatrical release in about 700 theaters for one week before streaming.
- Johnson said, "Obviously, I don't, because I love movies," and argues that if a movie people want to see plays theatrically, audiences will show up.
- This disagreement highlights ongoing debate over the future of theaters, with Johnson committed to maximizing theatrical exposure while Sarandos emphasizes a transition to streaming.
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Rian Johnson Says ‘I Don’t’ Agree With Netflix CEO Over Movie Theater Model Being ‘Outdated’: I Want ‘Knives Out 3’ in ‘Many Theaters For as Long as Possible’
Rian Johnson does not agree with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos when it becomes to movie theaters being "outdated."
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