Direct-to-Streaming vs. Theatrical Windows: The New Economics of Movie Distribution
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August 4, 2026
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Direct-to-Streaming vs. Theatrical Windows: The New Economics of Movie Distribution The traditional 90-day theatrical window—once the undisputed backbone of Hollywood’s release strategy—has been permanently restructured. Today, studio distribution models rely on dynamic release frameworks designed to balance box office ticket sales with subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) growth and premium digital rentals
