Christopher Nolan Rejects Cinema's Demise as Gen Z Drives $400 Million Hits
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Updated · Dark Horizons · Jul 10
Christopher Nolan Rejects Cinema's Demise as Gen Z Drives $400 Million Hits
3 articles · Updated · Dark Horizons · Jul 10
Summary
Christopher Nolan said cinema is not dying, arguing younger audiences are still turning out for new theatrical releases rather than abandoning moviegoing.
Gen Z-backed films are central to his case: “Obsession” has grossed $400 million worldwide and “Backrooms” $360 million, making both among the most profitable recent releases.
Nolan said young filmmakers are connecting directly with those audiences, countering years of media claims that streaming and pandemic-era attendance declines signaled a lasting collapse.
The debate comes as “Obsession” has already moved to digital and “Backrooms” will hit streaming on July 13, while Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opens in cinemas next Friday.