COMMODORE MEDIA GROUP

Digital movies are attracting more people than ever right now. Local theaters could face problems due to digital movies. Digital movies are becoming more popular and could potentially threaten the business of local theaters. Many of the new upcoming movies have been released ahead of time due to digital streaming services. Productions of these movies are making more money off of digital copies than they are bringing in through box office copies. With them bringing in more money on the digital copies, this could mean making them available digitally the same day they are expected to hit the theaters. If you think about this, this could mean fewer people actually coming to the movie theaters. With fewer people coming to the theaters, this could cause the theaters to go out of business. Are digital movies the new normal? Digital movies may be becoming more popular, but on a good note, local theaters are set to reopen September 3rd. With the movies opening back up there are many new rules set in place. New rules include things such as socially distanced seating, and masks are to be worn until seated in the auditorium. There are also longer periods between each movie. All of these new safety measures are to ensure your safety and others safety while enjoying a movie in theaters. Theaters will look a lot different from what they used to. Which would you prefer, the movie theater experience, or watching them in the comfort of your home digitally.