

It may not be for everyone, but that’s fine.Īdditionally, like Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood is much more of a locals park than Universal Orlando Resort. Things like the Candlelight Processional in the Disney parks, O Wondrous Night at SeaWorld, and even the Peanuts gang reciting from the Bible at Knott’s Berry Farm is an annual tradition. And it’s not like religion in popular theme parks is unheard of. And for those who it gives deeper meaning, good for them too. I think it’s very easy for a guest to simply look at it as a piece of entertainment if they desire.

As a person who isn’t particularly religious, I would entirely disagree. There will always be a segment of the population that will feel like adding an attraction like this is forcing religion on the public. Some studios have already struck deals with major theater chains to considerably shrink the window and release movies to streaming or digital-rental platforms earlier.One concern for an idea like this might be the religious overtones. But the traditional theatrical window, in which theaters played movies exclusively for 75 to 90 days, will no longer be the industry standard for many movies. Studios and movie theaters will just have a very different relationship going forward and consumers will have more options to watch movies than ever before.ĭay-and-date releases, in which a movie is available to rent or stream the same day it hits theaters, may not be a regular occurrence after the pandemic like they are now. Disney announced last week that "Cruella" and Marvel's "Black Widow" will premiere this summer in theaters and on Disney Plus for an additional $30 fee on the same day, following other "Premier Access" titles like "Mulan" and "Raya and the Last Dragon."īut those strategies don't eliminate the theatrical experience. is releasing its entire film slate simultaneously to theaters and on parent company WarnerMedia's streaming service HBO Max this year. Movie studios have embraced streaming in unprecedented ways over the last year. Hollywood and the theatrical industry have faced significant changes during the pandemic, and the results will last long after it's over. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
