Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from upcoming 2021 film Dune which, like all of Warner Bros’ 2021 slate, will be released at the same time on HBO Max and in cinemas. Photo: AP
Has Warner Bros finally killed cinema with Matrix 4, Dune and all its other 2021 films coming straight to HBO Max?
- Warner Bros’ decision to release all its 2021 films on HBO Max and in cinemas at the same time could have serious repercussions for movie theatres
- Cinemas will have to get smarter – whether it’s luring film fans with the promise of in-person or live-by-satellite Q&As, or boutique food and drink offerings
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from upcoming 2021 film Dune which, like all of Warner Bros’ 2021 slate, will be released at the same time on HBO Max and in cinemas. Photo: AP
