What 246 cinema professionals think about the state of theatrical exhibition, what's going wrong, and who's to blame.

Over the past few years, more people have reached out asking some version of the same question: Are movies becoming too woke? Some want proof that diversity and progressive themes deliver stronger box ...

Karate Kid: Legends hits cinemas this week, reviving one of film’s most durable formulas of the underdog facing off against a seemingly unbeatable rival with everything on the line. This made me ...

Cannes 2025 was not a washout. The Croisette was crowded, the sun came out, and over 15,000 industry professionals turned up. But something has shifted. I believe that we will look back at 2025 as an ...

This article is part of my ‘Big Ideas’ series, in which I explore the evolving landscape of the film industry. Each instalment combines data, research, and analysis to go deep on a trend, idea or case ...

But not all are destined to make money. Here’s what seems to separate the successful re-releases from the failures.

At first glance, the chart below doesn’t look all that noteworthy. It shows the amount of time between when movies are released in the US and when they come out in Japanese cinemas. The line is mostly ...