In April 2025, Sarandos previously stated that he loved theaters but thought that theatrical moviegoing is an “outmoded idea, for most people, not for everybody.” As a result, Netflix’s purchase of Warner Bros. ignited backlash and fears over the film industry’s future. Sources even told Deadline that Netflix has been “proponents of a 17 day window, which would steamroll the theatrical business.” However, Sarandos said to the New York Times that he meant it...
