Overview

• Rian Johnson is advocating for a wide and extended theatrical release of 'Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man' before its late-2025 Netflix debut.
• Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently described theatrical movie releases as 'an outdated concept,' sparking public disagreement from Johnson.
• Johnson cited the box office successes of 'Sinners' and 'A Minecraft Movie' as evidence of ongoing audience interest in the cinema experience.
• Netflix's prior approach to theatrical releases includes limited runs for 'Glass Onion' and Oscar contenders like 'Roma' and 'The Irishman.'
• The streaming giant is experimenting with theatrical models, planning a two-week IMAX release for Greta Gerwig's 'Chronicles of Narnia' in 2026.