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Cinemagoing: Leonardo DiCaprio asks if people still have the appetite.
Summary
Leonardo DiCaprio told The Sunday Times he wondered whether audiences "still have the appetite" for cinemas, and the article places that concern alongside industry moves such as Netflix's reported Warner Bros. deal and recent box office strains.
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Leonardo DiCaprio said he is questioning whether audiences still want to go to movie theaters, and he used the phrase "people still have the appetite" in an interview with The Sunday Times. He noted changes in how films reach viewers, saying documentaries and some dramas have largely left cinemas as streaming grows. The article links his remarks to wider industry developments, including a reported Netflix bid for Warner Bros. and comments from other industry figures. Recent box office results for some major films are cited as part of the broader concern about theatrical attendance.
Key points:
- DiCaprio expressed doubt about broad public appetite for cinemas and asked whether theaters might become niche spaces.
- The article reports Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for about $72 billion and is reportedly interested in a 17-day theatrical window before streaming releases.
- One Battle After Another made about $205 million worldwide against an estimated Warner Bros. break-even of roughly $300 million, a shortfall noted in the article.
- The article also cites James Cameron saying theatrical releases faced headwinds and mentions Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos describing the theatrical experience as "an outmoded idea for most people."
Summary:
DiCaprio's comments reflect a broader industry conversation about changing release windows, streaming growth, and softer box office results for some recent films. Undetermined at this time.
