Netflix strikes deal to have its first cinema

jainemake March 20, 2021

Netflix acquired its first cinema in New York.

While Netflix has been accused of changing the movie scene in the world, they have now proven to really care about iconic and beloved cinemas since taking on the legendary New York Paris Theater contract, Deadline reports. Although the exact duration of the contract is not confirmed by the streaming service, the publication is suspected to be 10 years.

Netlfix first screened a movie there last August, when the theater was closing, and they took the opportunity to present the Marriage Story awards season movie to keep things going, apparently until they signed a contract of their own to fill the film. space. “Now the iconic theater will be kept open and will become home to Netflix special events, exhibitions and releases,” Netflix wrote on Twitter.

The Paris Theater is New York's last single-screen cinema. Earlier this year, actress Tilda Swinton (who starred in Okja on Netflix) voiced her desire for the streaming service to be used in reference theaters. “I hope Netflix builds big, big theaters in every city in the world. That's what I want them to do… and they will prove that they are really dedicated to big screen entertainment, ”she said.

Your wish has now been fulfilled and we suspect Netflix is seeking to secure more theaters around the world.