Movie Theaters Are Shutting Down, But Studios Are Making Films Available To Watch At Home
It seems as if the whole country is shutting down amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Even Hollywood is being affected by the virus as movie theaters close and some studios make plans to move to streaming services, but what does that mean for the future of movie theaters?
On Monday, the White House suggested limiting gatherings to 10 people or less to slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools, businesses, airlines, and movie theaters are closing their doors in compliance. Universal Studios is the first studio to move major theatrical releases like Emma, Invisible Man, and Trolls World Tour to streaming by Friday, March 20. Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, said that, instead of delaying releases, they wanted to “provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable.”