It will be interesting to see how No Time to Die does, as that's a major studio tentpole which IIRC won't have same day streaming as its theatrical release. Still though, I think it's time studios, or specifically theatres realize that this genie isn't going back in the bottle. Even if the pandemic clears up and the world is back to normal next year, the theatres are not going to be the same again. About the only thing theatres can offer as an incentive now is the chance to get out of the house for a few hours and not be disturbed, especially since most theatres require you to shut off your cell phones during the movie. That said, the advantages and general convenience to streaming movies at home definitely outweigh that. Those with weak bladders can just pause the movie while at home, and you don't need to worry about bad traffic or late busses preventing you from arriving on time to see the movie. Okay, maybe the theatre is cheaper than the thirty dollar price tag for streaming the new releases, but if you wait a few months you can just see the movie for no additional cost which essentially means its free. Although I imagine those with families probably wouldn't mind paying the thirty dollar premium, feeling they're still making a discount compared to going to the theatre. Not to mention at home, you're eating food you already have, and not paying for the overpriced concession stand food.
Yeah, the entire movie industry is definitely going to be changing in the next few years. The theatre model that existed before the pandemic might as well be considered obsolete now.
