I am surprised it’s that high in 2025. Movie theaters always have noisy people who won’t stop talking, overpriced snacks, and the inconvenience of planning for a time. Watching at home is way better. But also there’s little to watch. Most movies are just unimaginative, recycling things lazily, like marvel. I can’t understand the appeal.
JohnFen•1h ago
I haven't been to a movie in a chain theater in many years, for all the reasons you say.
However, I have been to see movies in small, independent theaters. They're more comfortable, the audiences are better behaved and smaller, the prices (although no lower) feel more justified in terms of the experience, etc. The only real catch is that they don't show new movies -- which, for me, isn't a real problem.
I wonder how many of that 50% are people who go to these tiny alternatives.
SilverElfin•1h ago
JohnFen•1h ago
However, I have been to see movies in small, independent theaters. They're more comfortable, the audiences are better behaved and smaller, the prices (although no lower) feel more justified in terms of the experience, etc. The only real catch is that they don't show new movies -- which, for me, isn't a real problem.
I wonder how many of that 50% are people who go to these tiny alternatives.