Director Steven Spielberg recently stated in an interview that he will never make a film for Netflix. According to him, he firmly believes in the power of the big screen and the unique experience of watching movies in a theater.
Spielberg explained that the special atmosphere of a packed auditorium, where strangers laugh together or hold their breath in suspense, is an essential part of cinema’s magic. This effect simply cannot be replicated at home. If he were working for Netflix, he would know that his creations would be seen by millions of viewers only on home monitors. Yet his primary mission is to produce films for large cinematic venues.
Unlike Apple and Amazon, which occasionally release projects in wide theatrical distribution, Netflix rejects this model. The streaming giant typically limits itself to a formal screening for a small number of Oscar contenders, often lasting just one week.
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