Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Netflix's Mixed Theatrical Week: Stranger Things Success, Wake Up Dead Man Flop
Netflix had a busy week with movies in theaters.
One movie, Wake Up Dead Man, didn't do well because it wasn't shown in many big theaters.
Another movie, Stranger Things, had a special showing in theaters, and people are excited about it.
Netflix is also thinking about buying Warner Bros, which might change how movies are released.
Some people are worried that Netflix might not support theaters enough.
Next year, Netflix will release a big movie called Narnia in theaters first.
It's all about how movies are shown and who gets to watch them first.
Netflix's Wake Up Dead Man grossed $4M over Thanksgiving, far less than expected, due to limited theater availability.
Stranger Things series finale will have a special 2-day theatrical screening in 500 locations, with showtimes selling out.
Netflix is reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, which could impact theatrical release strategies.
AMC and Netflix are in a deadlock over theatrical windows, with AMC pushing for 30 days and Netflix preferring 17.
Netflix's Greta Gerwig's Narnia will have a 28-day theatrical window before streaming, with a global Imax run.
- Who
- Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Rian Johnson, Greta Gerwig
- What
- Netflix's theatrical strategy and its potential acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
- When
- Thanksgiving 2023 and upcoming events in December 2023 and 2024
- Where
- United States, global theatrical markets
- Why
- Netflix is exploring theatrical releases and potential mergers to expand its content and distribution
- Stranger Things Finale Screening
- Dec. 31-Jan 1 in 500 locations
- Netflix-Warner Bros Deal
- Reportedly includes theatrical release pledge
- Narnia Theatrical Window
- 28 days before Netflix release
- AMC-Netflix Theatrical Window Deadlock
- AMC wants 30 days, Netflix prefers 17
