Warner Bros' Bold Move To Release Its Movies Simultaneously on HBO Max and Theaters Gets Mixed Response

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Coming as an unprecedented development, the reputed production house, Warner Bros. on Thursday (December 3) has decided to stream all its 2021 movies on HBO Max, and at the same time the films play in theaters, starting with Wonder Women 1984 from December 25. The studio has taken this bold decision considering the pandemic situation which has largely affected entertainment industries worldwide.

Though it could be a pathbreaking move for movies worldwide, movie lovers around the world have different opinions about this decision. While some people are happy with the decision of the production house in keeping the audience thrilled, some aren't happy with it and have criticized the move.



Here are some of the reactions from the movie lovers regarding the decision of Warner Bros. -

HBO Max is a fantastic streaming service. Great original content and a wealth of movies. I think the dual premiere gives audiences the option to hit a theater if they want to see it on the big screen, or enjoy safe at home. Makes sense during COVID.

— MJ Howson (@mj_howson) December 3, 2020

This should have happened months ago. We should already be streaming these movies in our homes. There was no reason to wait, the writing was always on the wall. #JustStreamIt

— GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT (@GFRobot) December 3, 2020

As a former movie theater employee, this move is not "✨nice✨" and is a huge blow to the theater industry. Terrible and hurtful move.

— Kyle Phillips (@pixarfan939) December 3, 2020

Dear Warner Brothers you do realize a vaccine for covid is coming you do realize you just killed movie theaters by doing this

— Colin Horton Movie Reviews (@ColinHortonYT) December 3, 2020

Are you trying to kill movie theaters?! You know society is 110% lazy and will always just wait til it comes out on streaming services! Just release them in theaters traditionally! Why?! Cause the vaccine is on its way in January of next year!! Just let movie theaters live!!!

— Fire Dust (@supermariof0521) December 3, 2020

Luckily we have theaters in TX that disinfect after every screening, and remain open. You have to pre-order your seats online. I would hate for the theaters to go away. I just wish they'd drop their prices from tickets to food.

— Adam Campetti (@AdamCampetti) December 3, 2020

Not sure how I feel about this. Kind of a soft blow to movie theaters.

— Jeff Seasons Total Landscaping (@starwart1) December 3, 2020

For all those who don't understand it's because of covid 19 these theaters can't allow open showings. Most in LA are STILL closed and postponing isn't gonna work. It's very very unfortunate for the industry but they can't just wish away covid and open theaters

— || Kryll || (@KrillinDVillain) December 3, 2020

The pandemic isn’t gonna be over anytime soon. People act like it’s gonna be over sometime next year when that just isn’t the case. There’s no telling when it will be over even if it does end. Movie studios have to adapt to it, and this is how they’re doing it.

— homo_keller (@japrice024_) December 3, 2020

@wbpictures, you are killing the movie going experience. I refuse to support this new release model. Theaters have suffered long enough. They, and these movies, deserve better than this. #SaveTheCinema

— Ryan Havican (@Superfan44t) December 3, 2020

I can’t believe people are complaining. You can still go see it in theaters. HBOmax subscribers like myself pay $12 a month, almost the same cost as going to the theatre. The amount of people that will pirate it are equivalent to the extra home viewers. In the end,this is great.

— Tim Hawkins 🇺🇸 (@TDH007) December 4, 2020

I don’t think ppl are being realistic. Several years ago it was known this would be the future. $15 a month gives you full access to an assortment of content and now exclusive videos. You save gas, 300% mark up snacks, and the risk of catching Covid. Seems like a win to me!

— Rudeboi deli (@vividlyrell) December 4, 2020

Why on earth would I want to watch these films on the tv in my lounge?? That’s not what they were made for 😡

— Mickeywaffle (@Mickeywaffle1) December 3, 2020

Soooo...what about the rest of the people in the world who don’t live in the US?? We can’t visit theatres either right now... #WarnerBros #warnerbros2021 #hbomax

— Kal Norval (@kalleighnorval) December 4, 2020

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