Overview
- Matt Damon said Netflix asks action films to include a major set piece within the first five minutes to keep viewers from tuning out.
- He added that filmmakers are told to reiterate key story points three or four times in dialogue because many at-home viewers are on their phones.
- Damon warned such tactics could infringe on storytelling, reflecting broader concerns about how streaming shapes film structure.
- Ben Affleck pointed to Netflix’s Adolescence as an exception that forgoes those tactics yet earned strong praise, arguing quality can hold attention.
- Business Insider reported Netflix did not respond to a request for comment, and coverage also noted The Rip’s release includes a viewership-based crew bonus model reported earlier this month.