Knives Out 2 May Release In Theaters Before Streaming On Netflix
Streaming powerhouse Netflix might give Knives Out 2a theatrical release before releasing the film to streaming. The sequel is directed by Rian Johnson, who also directed 2019's highly-successful Knives Outalongside Star Wars: The Last Jediin 2017. Daniel Craig will revive his role as Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 2, as Ethan Hawke, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr., and Kate Hudson join the cast.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on movie theaters over the past two years. During the beginning of the pandemic, theaters closed worldwide, and at-home viewers turned to streaming for the release of new titles. While some films still saw theatrical release by late 2020 and early 2021, blockbuster and Oscar-contending titles were released concurrently on streaming and in theaters. In some cases, these films were given a limited pre-streaming theatrical release or exclusively on streaming with a delayed release as theaters gradually opened their doors. While theaters are progressively returning to something mirroring business-as-usual, theaters across the United States and abroad still face lower ticket sales than pre-COVID numbers.
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According to Bloomberg, in assessing these trends, Netflix may release the much-anticipated Knives Out 2in theaters before streaming. This discussion follows Netflix's recent subscriber loss. While platforms such as Disney+ have seen immense subscriber growth rates over the past year, Netflix has seen slower growth trends. In response, senior executives at Netflix are talking about ways to reshape the company's strategy, including introducing subscription tiers with an advertisement-supported tier option to attract new customers. The platform
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