Overview
- In a new interview with The Times of London, Leonardo DiCaprio asked whether people still have the appetite for theaters and compared cinemas to jazz bars.
- He described a rapid industry shift in which documentaries have vanished from theaters and dramas get brief runs as audiences wait for streaming.
- DiCaprio said he hopes visionary filmmakers continue to make unique work for the big screen, though he cautioned that the outcome remains uncertain.
- Reiterating comments from a recent Time interview, he argued AI lacks the humanity required for authentic art, even if it can serve as an enhancement tool for young filmmakers.
- Context for his comments includes One Battle After Another surpassing $205 million worldwide, its current availability on HBO Max, and his award message asserting movies are meant to be experienced together in a theater.