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Regal and Cinemark Decline to Show Netflix’s ‘Cliff Booth’ on IMAX
Regal and Cinemark have declined to show Netflix’s ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ on their IMAX screens.
The film stars Brad Pitt and is directed by David Fincher.
It is still scheduled to play on AMC’s IMAX screens from Nov.
25, with smaller cinema chains also expected to take part.
Netflix plans to release it on its streaming service on Dec.
23, after a two-week cinema run.
The short gap before streaming helped drive the chains’ decision, as they would otherwise give up IMAX screens planned for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’
Regal says it prioritizes films with longer periods of theatrical exclusivity.
The film is expected to play on about 550 screens worldwide, though the final number may vary.
Regal and Cinemark have declined to show Netflix’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth on their IMAX screens.
The film, starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Fincher, is scheduled for an IMAX theatrical run beginning November 25.
It will play on AMC’s IMAX screens and some smaller circuits, with reports putting its worldwide screen total at more than 500.
The film is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on December 23.
Regal said shortened theatrical windows affect how it allocates premium screens and that it will support The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in IMAX.
- Who
- Netflix’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, with Regal and Cinemark declining to show it on their IMAX screens.
- What
- The chains have opted out of screening the film on those screens. It is still scheduled for IMAX showings at AMC and some smaller circuits.
- When
- The IMAX run is scheduled to begin November 25, with streaming on Netflix set for December 23.
- Where
- IMAX theaters, including AMC screens and some smaller circuits. Regal and Cinemark will not show the film on their IMAX screens.
- Why
- Regal cited shortened theatrical windows and distributor commitment to theatrical releases. The chains would also have to give up some IMAX screens planned for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set for its premiere.
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is scheduled to begin its IMAX theatrical run.
The film is scheduled to release on Netflix.
- Film
- The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth
- Director and star
- David Fincher; Brad Pitt
- IMAX theatrical start
- November 25
- Netflix release
- December 23
- Worldwide IMAX screens
- More than 500, according to Variety; about 550, according to IndieWire
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Shortened theatrical windows have a direct impact on those decisions, as they limit the opportunity for audiences to experience films on the big screen.