Cinemas, trying to attract audiences back to theaters during the streaming boom, have faced challenges with the increasing length of films. Some theaters attempted to add intermissions to accommodate longer movies like Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, but were met with resistance from distributors like Paramount. However, there is evidence that intermissions could boost attendance and concession sales. Cinemas are still navigating the post-pandemic landscape and trying to find ways to appeal to audiences, especially older adults who have been slower to return to theaters.
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Studios Apple Original Films and Paramount have objected to independent theaters inserting an unofficial intermission into Martin Scorsese's film "Killers Of The Flower Moon." While the studios want to preserve Scorsese's vision, the 216-minute runtime of the movie has led some moviegoers to appreciate the break. Theaters have since discontinued the practice after being reminded of the violation of licensing agreements. Intermissions have a long history in live theater and are still common in some countries like India. Scorsese defended the film's length, stating that people can sit in front of a TV for hours and should give cinema the same respect.
The release of Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" has sparked a debate over whether long movies should include intermissions. While Scorsese did not include an intermission in the 206-minute epic, some theaters have added intervals to accommodate moviegoers. Some argue that intermissions allow for breaks and restroom visits, while others believe that adults should be able to sit through a long film without needing a break. The trend of lengthy runtimes has also inspired the app RunPee, which advises users on the best times to relieve themselves during a movie without missing important scenes.
Some theaters have implemented intermissions during screenings of Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," which has a runtime of three hours and 26 minutes. However, this violates the domestic licensing agreement, prompting Paramount, the film's distributor, to intervene and shut down the intermissions. Thelma Schoonmaker, the film's editor, expressed her concern over the violation. Scorsese defended the film's length, emphasizing the importance of respecting cinema. "Killers of the Flower Moon" is based on a non-fiction book and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone. It was released in theaters and will later debut on Apple TV+.
Independent theaters added intermissions to screenings of Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," prompting the film's team to intervene. Studio representatives informed the theaters that the intermissions violated their licensing agreement, and the movie will no longer be screened with a break. Some audience members appreciated the intermission, as the film has a running time of 3 hours and 26 minutes, but the practice has now ceased. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is considered a strong Oscar contender and had a successful opening weekend at the box office.
Some movie theaters around the world have inserted an intermission into Martin Scorsese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon," despite the director not including one. European cinema chains UCI Cinemas and The Vue, as well as an independent theater in Amsterdam, offered screenings with a break. However, after violating their contract, The Lyric theater in Colorado removed the intermission following intervention from Paramount Pictures and Apple Original Films. While only a small number of theaters have included an intermission, it has caused some controversy. Scorsese defended the film's long runtime, and analysts suggest offering a limited intermission option could be economically beneficial.
