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Paramount-Skydance prioritizes theatrical releases over streaming movies, with CEO David Ellison stating the debate about streaming's impact is over, emphasizing the importance of traditional theatrical windows for film value.
Scott Stuber's departure as head of film at Netflix may signal a major shift in the streaming giant's movie strategy, as the company rethinks its $17 billion annual content budget and its approach to original films. Stuber's frustration with Netflix's lack of full theatrical releases and the company's struggle to win major awards like the Oscars may have contributed to his exit. With Netflix potentially refocusing on middle-of-the-road programming, some industry insiders believe the streaming service may become a place of last resort for movie projects if it continues to eschew theatrical releases.
Several movies showcased at film festivals like TIFF are set to be released on streaming platforms soon. "Fingernails," a sci-fi rom-com, explores the concept of a love test involving ripping off a fingernail. "Pain Hustlers" is a fictionalized account of a pharmaceutical company's success during the opioid epidemic, focusing on the people who profited rather than the victims. "Quiz Lady" is a comforting comedy starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina, following a woman's journey to earn money on a quiz show. "Reptile," a crime thriller, features Benicio Del Toro as a detective investigating a brutal murder. While some films have their flaws, they offer intriguing premises and notable performances.
The release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" has led to a surge in viewership for the previous "Indiana Jones" films on Disney+. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" ranked third, while "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" secured the sixth and seventh spots, respectively, on Whip Media's list of the most-streamed movies in the US. However, despite the streaming success, "Dial of Destiny" has struggled to make a profit at the box office, earning only $65 million against its $295 million budget. In other streaming news, Netflix's "Extraction 2" remained the most-streamed movie in the US for the third consecutive week.
June will see the return of acclaimed shows like Black Mirror and Star Trek, as well as promising debuts like a new TV series from director Boots Riley and Disney's latest Marvel series. Our editors have selected the most interesting TV and movie titles debuting at home in the next month, listed in order by premiere date.
Ghosted, a new film on Apple TV+ starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, is an example of a new wave of direct-to-streaming movies that are precision-engineered for completion, but not necessarily quality. These films, including Shotgun Wedding and several Netflix capers, provide blandly undemanding escapism that the whole family can agree to sit through, but are often poorly reviewed. Despite this, they have enough allure to keep viewers watching until the end, which is all that matters in the world of streaming.