Netflix Rejects Filmmakers Seeking 45-Day Theatrical Windows as Dan Lin Doubles Down on Streaming
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Netflix Rejects Filmmakers Seeking 45-Day Theatrical Windows as Dan Lin Doubles Down on Streaming
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
Dan Lin said Netflix has accepted it "just won’t work with" filmmakers who insist on theatrical releases, drawing a clearer line around the company’s film strategy.
The stance reflects Netflix’s long-running push to shorten cinema runs—reports tied its Warner Bros. bid to a 17-day window, far below the traditional 90 days and the newer 45-day standard.
Ted Sarandos has repeatedly called the theatrical model outdated, while Netflix still offers only limited theatrical runs for some titles before moving them to streaming.
The comments sharpen concerns that Netflix’s scale could narrow options for directors who want wide cinema releases, even after its Warner Bros. pursuit raised fears about the future of theatrical-first filmmaking.