Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Netflix Assures Hollywood of Theatrical Commitment
Netflix's boss, Ted Sarandos, has told Hollywood that Netflix won't stop showing movies in theaters.
He said that even after buying Warner Bros.
Discovery, Netflix will keep showing movies in theaters for at least 45 days before they go online.
This is to make sure theaters keep making money.
Some people in the movie industry are worried because Netflix usually puts movies online first.
But Sarandos says Netflix wants to be good at both online and theater movies.
He wants Netflix movies to do well when they first come out in theaters.
Some theater owners are still worried that Netflix might not care about theaters as much as they say.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos reassures Hollywood of continued commitment to theatrical releases.
Netflix plans to maintain a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies post-acquisition.
Sarandos aims for Netflix to be competitive in theatrical releases, targeting opening weekend success.
Historically, Netflix has had a limited theatrical presence, focusing mostly on streaming.
Cinema industry groups express concerns about Netflix's impact on traditional theater models.
- Who
- Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-chief executive
- What
- Netflix's commitment to theatrical film distribution
- When
- During the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
- Where
- Hollywood
- Why
- To address concerns about Netflix's impact on traditional cinema
Netflix
Cinema Industry
Theatrical Commitment
Netflix
Netflix plans to maintain a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies and aims to be competitive in the theatrical market.
Cinema Industry
Cinema industry groups express concerns that Netflix's primary focus on streaming could undermine theatrical releases and lead to theatre closures.
- Company
- Netflix
- Key Figure
- Ted Sarandos
- Acquisition
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Acquisition Value
- $82 billion
- Theatrical Window
- 45 days
- Industry Concern
- Potential threat to theatrical model