Netflix will give WBD movies 45-day theater exclusivity if deal goes through

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Netflix Proposes 45-Day Window for Warner Bros. Discovery Movies in Theaters Amid Industry Concerns

In a bid to alleviate concerns over the potential demise of traditional theaters, Netflix co-chief executive Ted Sarandos has proposed a 45-day window for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) movies. This would provide a compromise between the streaming giant's desire to dominate the home viewing market and maintaining a presence in the theatrical business.

Sarandos made these comments in an interview with The New York Times, stating that Netflix aims to compete in theaters and win opening weekend box office sales. This move appears to be a response to industry concerns raised by trade organization Cinema United, which warned of a single, dominant global streaming platform further consolidating control over production and distribution.

Prior to Sarandos' comments, Deadline reported that Netflix had initially proposed a 17-day window for WBD movies in theaters, a timeframe that would significantly impact traditional cinema. However, the 45-day proposal suggests a more moderate approach, allowing for a balance between home viewing convenience and theatrical engagement.

Sarandos also sought to clarify his earlier statement describing the theatrical business as "outmoded." He clarified this phrase, saying it applies primarily to certain areas where access to theaters is limited. This nuanced perspective appears aimed at addressing concerns from theater owners who have opposed the proposed WBD sale.

With Paramount Skydance refusing to back down on its rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the Netflix acquisition remains a highly contentious issue in Hollywood. The compromise on a 45-day window offers a glimmer of hope for the long-term survival of traditional theaters, but the ultimate outcome will depend on how the deal unfolds and whether it addresses industry concerns.
 
🤔 I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery thing... A 45-day window is a pretty good compromise, I guess. It shows that they're willing to listen to the theater owners' concerns and not just push their own agenda. But at the same time, it's still a big win for Netflix - getting those movies out in theaters will definitely boost their box office sales 💸. The thing that really gets me is how this deal could potentially change the entire movie industry landscape. Will we see more and more exclusive content on streaming platforms? It's a scary thought, but also kinda exciting 🎥.
 
I'm low-key relieved that Netflix is trying to find a middle ground between streaming home and going to the movies 🎥💡 I mean, we all know the importance of having a decent movie experience in theaters – the big screen, the surround sound, the whole nine yards. But at the same time, I get why they want to control how people watch their content at home... it's just so convenient and you can pause, fast forward, whatever 🤯

I think 45 days is a pretty sweet spot, though – it gives theaters some breathing room while still allowing Netflix to dominate the home viewing market. And hey, who knows, maybe this will lead to more original content being made specifically for theaters? That would be dope! 👍 The key is finding that balance between convenience and community... let's hope they can make it work 🤞
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery thing 🤯. I mean, can you imagine a 45-day window for their movies in theaters? That's like, a whole different world from what we're used to now 🌎. And yeah, I get why they want to compete in theaters - it's all about that opening weekend box office sales 💸.

But what really gets me is the response from Cinema United and theater owners. They're worried that if Netflix just takes over everything, it'll stifle creativity and limit access to movies 🎥. And I'm like, "Fair enough". We need to find a balance between streaming convenience and actual, you know, cinema experience 🍿.

I'm still not convinced about this whole compromise thing, though 🤔. Can we really trust Netflix to play nice with the rest of us? Or is this just some clever PR move to ease industry concerns 🤑? Either way, I'll be keeping an eye on this one 👀.
 
The cinema thingy 🍿🎥 is getting all crazy 💥! Like, I get it, Netflix wants to own everything 🤯, but theaters are still cool 😎! Can't we just chill and find a balance? 🤗 I mean, 45 days is a lot of time ⏰... I guess it's better than 17 days ☀️. Ted Sarandos seems like a nice dude 👍, clarifying his comments was a good move 💬. Theater owners are still salty 😒 but maybe this compromise will help 🤞? Fingers crossed 🤞 for the cinemas and the movies 🎥📽... it's all about balance, right? 🤝
 
omg, this is like, so good news! 🤩 Netflix proposing a 45-day window for WBD movies in theaters makes total sense, tbh 🙌. I mean, who doesn't love watching movies in the cinema experience 💥? It's all about balance, you know? giving both home viewing and theatrical businesses a chance to thrive 📚🍿. Sarandos' clarification on his earlier statement is also super cool 👏, because it shows he's willing to listen to theater owners' concerns and find a compromise that works for everyone 🤝.

I'm low-key worried about the Paramount Skydance bid for WBD Discovery though 😬, but maybe this 45-day window thing will help ease industry concerns 💕. It's all about finding that sweet spot where streaming and theaters coexist peacefully 🌈. Fingers crossed it works out! 👍
 
I think 45 days is way too long 😒. It's like Netflix is trying to have its cake and eat it too - they want to control the home viewing market but still pretend to care about theaters 🎥. I mean, what's next? A 90-day window or something? 🤯 This whole thing feels like a power play to me... let them just leave us alone to watch their movies on our couches 🍿 and stop trying to "compete" in theaters. It's not like they're actually making good movies that can't be streamed at home 🔥
 
omg u guys, i cant even believe what ted sarandos said! a 45 day window for netflix movies in theaters is literally genius 🤩! like, its all about finding that balance between home viewing and theaters, you know? and omg the cinema united thing was giving me major anxiety 😬 but sarandos just addressed it with this whole nuanced perspective thing... its like he understands the theater owners concerns now 🙏

i mean, think about it, 17 days is pretty short to even get a movie in theaters, but 45 days is doable 🤝. and paramount skydance saying they wont back down on their bid... i just wanna see this whole thing play out 😬. its like netflix is trying to save the theatrical business or something 🎥!
 
I'm telling ya, this is just too convenient... like they're trying to make us think they care about theaters 🤔. I mean, 45 days? That's still way too long for me. What's really going on here? Is Netflix just trying to buy some goodwill with theater owners while they secretly plan their next move to take over the whole industry? 🤑 And what's up with this "outmoded" business? Are they just trying to spin a positive narrative or is there something more to it? I'm watching my back, folks. This deal smells like fish to me...
 
I dont get why they need to show movies in theater first before streaming them? cant we just watch them at home after like 3-6 months or something? its not like were missing out on anything special just because its new 😐

i mean, i know some people like going to the movies for a big experience and all that, but i think theres a way to make it work so theaters dont die. like having a longer window for streaming would give them more time to, you know, recover from losing customers to us at home 🤔
 
I'm not sure if I'd totally agree with Netflix proposing a 45-day window... I mean, it's still gonna be hard for them to compete with the big-screen experience, you know? But at least this compromise is better than nothing. I think it's cool that Ted Sarandos is trying to find a middle ground, but it's also worrying that they're just trying to maintain some presence in theaters without really wanting to. It feels like they're just trying to save face.

I do wonder if this is gonna affect the movies themselves, though... will we see more "streamer-friendly" content with shorter runs? And what about theater owners who are actually worried about their businesses dying off? I hope Netflix is keeping an ear out for those concerns.
 
omg i cant even imagine watching a wbd movie after like 2 months of it being available on netflix 😂 it seems crazy to me that they would give theaters so much time tho idk about sarandos saying the theatrical business is outmoded tho sounds kinda harsh but maybe he has a point since some people have trouble getting to the movies 🤷‍♀️ and i do feel like netflix is trying too hard to be competitive lol what if they just bought more theaters instead of buying the studio? 😳
 
🤔 I think this is a game changer for theaters. I mean, can you imagine watching new movies every week without having to wait 3 months? It's like, if you wanna see something fresh, just go to the cinema, right? Plus, it shows Netflix isn't trying to put theaters out of business. They're trying to find a balance between home viewing and going to the movies. That's fair, imo 🤗
 
man i feel like netflix is trying to find that sweet spot where they dont totally crush the theater game, you know? 45 days seems like a decent compromise - its long enough for people to see the movies in theaters, but short enough that netflix can still get their content out quickly and easily on streaming. its a big deal, too - if they had gone with that 17-day window, it wouldve been super tough on theaters. i think this shows that sarandos is trying to be more considerate of the whole industry, not just netflix's own interests. fingers crossed it all works out and we get to see some cool movies on both the big screen and our screens 🤞
 
the thing is... 🤔 think about it like this:

WBD movies in theaters -> 17 days (way too short) 👎
WBD movies in theaters -> 45 days (much better, gives theaters a chance to shine) 🌟
now, if we imagine the movie's life cycle...

📆 Day 1-10: Theater release
📆 Day 11-30: Streaming (WBD has a window)
📆 Day 31+ : Full-on streaming takeover... 🤯

it's like this -> Netflix doesn't want theaters to die, but also wants a bigger chunk of the pie 🍰. So maybe they're trying to make it a win-win? 🤔
 
omg u guys i cant even 🤯 so netflix is proposing a 45 day window for their acquisition of warner bros discovery movies in theaters which is def a compromise i think its cool that ted sarandos is trying to balance home viewing convenience with theatrical engagement bc let's be real who wants to watch movies on netflix when u can see it in the theater first 🍿👍 and idk about this "outmoded" comment tho maybe he was just trying to soften the blow lol but seriously i hope this compromise helps traditional cinemas stay afloat cuz that would be super sad 💔
 
Ugh I'm so over this Netflix thing... they're already gonna own like half of all movies and now they wanna be in theaters too? 🤦‍♂️ 45 days is still a pretty short time, what's next? They'll be the only ones showing new movies for years to come. And don't even get me started on Ted Sarandos, he's just not being transparent about this whole thing... I mean, if he really wanted to save theaters, why didn't they propose something more like 90 days or something? 🤔 Now it just seems like Netflix is just trying to buy their way into the industry instead of actually working with everyone else. And what about the other studios, are they gonna be left in the dust? 😬
 
im not sure if this 45-day thing is gonna be enough to save cinemas from dying 🤔. i mean, nintendo just sold out its entire Switch production for the next year lol what's going on with these companies? they're basically betting on people still wanting to go to theaters. but at the same time, it's not like streaming services are gonna let cinemas die overnight 😂. so yeah, this compromise is a good start, but we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 🎥.
 
I don't know about you guys but I think this proposed 45-day window is actually pretty cool 🤔. Like, we all want to be able to stream our fave movies at home, but at the same time, theaters still offer something special - the whole big-screen experience, right? It's like, why can't we have both? 💡 And I think Netflix is trying to find that balance here.

I mean, 17 days was kinda harsh on theaters 🤷‍♀️. I get it, they want to make money from their movies, but this new proposal seems more reasonable. And Sarandos' clarification about the theatrical business being "outmoded" is a good point too - I don't think that's entirely fair 😊.

The thing is, we'll just have to wait and see how all this plays out 🎥. The 45-day window might actually be a game-changer for traditional theaters. Fingers crossed they can make it work 💕
 
I feel like this is gonna be a game changer for cinemas 🎥📚... or maybe not? I mean think about it, 45 days sounds like a reasonable compromise between Netflix wanting to own the home viewing market and giving theaters a chance to show these movies too. But what's the real deal here? Is it just about trying to save cinemas or is there more to it?

I'm still not convinced about this whole thing... I remember when they first said 17 days in theaters, that was a bit of a red flag for me 🚨. But hey, at least Sarandos clarified his earlier statement and talked about access to theaters being limited areas. That's a good point, cinemas can be pretty outdated, especially if you're not in the US or Europe.

But what really gets me is that Paramount Skydance is still trying to make its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery 🤑... it's like they want to stop Netflix from buying them too 😒. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out and whether cinemas will actually benefit from this deal 🤔
 
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