2025-12-17 22:29:44

The renowned director openly stated: There are problems with the streaming strategy. He believes that a certain major streaming platform has a very strange attitude towards theatrical films — insisting on releasing all content simultaneously online and in theaters. This "one-size-fits-all" approach fundamentally disrespects the essence of movies. He said he would never produce content for such platforms because movies truly come alive only on the big screen. This reflects an industry dilemma: the fundamental conflict between traditional theatrical production and the streaming business model. Good movies require an immersive experience, but platforms demand multi-channel simultaneous distribution. This conflict is reshaping Hollywood's ecosystem.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 2025-12-20 21:18

Basically, it's a conflict of business models: streaming services want quick ROI, while theatrical releases need a moat. These two are inherently opposed.

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DAOTruant

· 2025-12-20 09:06

To be honest, I understand the director's stance, but I also have to admit, who still goes to the cinema to watch movies? Streaming media syncing is just syncing, anyway most people have long been watching on the sofa. The traditional theatrical model is already out, rather than fighting it, it's better to think about how to adapt to the changes of the times. Frankly, the big screen experience is indeed unparalleled, but human nature is just lazy... Platform choice is what most people go for. Isn't this just a battle between the old and new forces? In the end, money talks. How to watch movies isn't really important; what's crucial is whether the content itself is worth watching. Stop arguing so much; focusing on good content will never be wrong.

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GasFeeCrier

· 2025-12-19 23:01

Someone should have said this earlier: streaming media is basically dissecting movies, and the texture of the big screen can't be compared at all. The logic of streaming media is really absurd; everything has to be "simultaneously available on all platforms," and movies are just being castrated this way. Honestly, I still stand with the big directors. Some things are meant to be experienced in theaters; watching on a phone screen is really an insult to the work. That's why Hollywood is becoming more and more awkward now—creativity is being hijacked by streaming platforms. Releasing simultaneously is just about grabbing some quick benefits; they never really consider the audience experience. The industry should reflect on this. Not all content can be platformed and processed. Filmmakers still have principles, and I have to respect that.

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FlashLoanPhantom

· 2025-12-17 22:59

The streaming approach is indeed outrageous, and you still want to release simultaneously? What's the difference from piracy? Well said, movies should be on the big screen. Watching on a phone? What's the point? I absolutely respect the attitude of never cooperating. Shows integrity. The theaters are really being drained dry, we need to find a way to counteract this. Simultaneous release? The platform is really desperate for money...

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 2025-12-17 22:59

Honestly, I quite understand the temper of big directors... But ah, everyone wants a piece of the streaming media cake, how could they truly respect the film itself? Just because of the requirement for "simultaneous release," I feel like the platform people simply don't take movies seriously, it's purely a traffic-driven mindset. The experience of the big screen and the sofa at home are indeed not the same, but these days, how many movies are truly worth going to the cinema? This question probably also needs to be asked of the director. The sticking point is here—producers want art, capital wants profit, and there's no room for reconciliation in between. Saying "never cooperate" is too absolute; you'll understand when you have no projects in hand.

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LightningPacketLoss

· 2025-12-17 22:58

Bro, I totally agree with this point. The big director is right. This synchronized release strategy for streaming platforms is basically just to make the data look good; they don't really care about art at all. Theatrical movies are truly better on the big screen. Watching at home? Just scrolling through your phone on the sofa.

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GasFeeCryer

· 2025-12-17 22:52

A bit outdated complaint, who still strictly sticks to cinemas now... Streaming is the future. --- That's true, but even top directors need to make a living. One-size-fits-all approach is indeed annoying. --- Is it really to this extent? Movies should be watched in theaters. I stand by this view. --- The theatrical experience is indeed unmatched, but who can refuse cheap streaming? Haha. --- It's the same old argument. Hollywood should have been disrupted long ago. --- Simultaneous release is basically disrespectful to creators. Kudos to this director for having principles. --- The key issue is money, don't pretend to pursue some artistic ideals. --- That's the contradiction of capitalism. Nothing new about it. --- How movies should be watched isn't up to creators; they're just being hijacked by platforms. --- Honestly, the big screen experience really can't be regained; I'm used to watching at home.

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DAOdreamer

· 2025-12-17 22:42

To be honest, the director's words hit the nail on the head. Streaming media is all about quick profits and short-term gains; it doesn't deserve to be called cinema. Movies should be experienced in theaters, and those simultaneous online releases are really outrageous, ruining the movie-watching experience. But on the other hand, audiences are spoiled—they want comfort and cheap prices at the same time. How can this dilemma be solved? The conflict between traditional producers and platforms is becoming more and more intense. It feels like Hollywood is really about to change. I agree with the director's stance: better not to cooperate than to compromise on art. It's a bit of integrity. It seems that in the future, we will either stick to theaters or accept platform solutions—there's no middle ground anymore. Behind this wave of conflict is a battle between traffic and quality. Making money is easy, but making a good movie is especially difficult.

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