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Netflix Considers Theatrical Releases Amid Industry Shifts

4/14/2026

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is reconsidering Netflix's theatrical releases after a Las Vegas meeting with theater executives, and he discussed expanding Netflix's theatrical films.
He previously opposed longer theatrical windows and favored shorter releases.
He cited the success of “KPop Demon Hunters” and the performance of Apple and Amazon as evidence of the shifting landscape.
Netflix is building a robust slate, including a potential wide release for “Narnia,” as the industry watches distribution shifts.

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Story summary

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is reconsidering Netflix's theatrical releases after a Las Vegas meeting with theater executives, and he discussed expanding Netflix's theatrical films.
He previously opposed longer theatrical windows and favored shorter releases.
He cited the success of “KPop Demon Hunters” and the performance of Apple and Amazon as evidence of the shifting landscape.
Netflix is building a robust slate, including a potential wide release for “Narnia,” as the industry watches distribution shifts.