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Netflix reportedly plans to release box office numbers for six movies
The streamer is preparing to reveal theatrical earnings for select upcoming releases, according to Variety.
The short version
- Netflix intends to publish box office grosses for six upcoming films, according to company insiders.[Variety]
- The slate includes titles such as "La Bola Negra," Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew," and an animated "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."[Variety]
- The move comes as the streamer prepares longer theatrical windows for major productions through 2027.[Variety]
- Co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted that the company may experiment with theaters in unprecedented ways while prioritizing streaming.[Variety]
Key facts
- Netflix plans to report box office grosses for six upcoming titles, according to two company insiders.[Variety]
- The titles include Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew," an animated "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "La Bola Negra," "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," "The Mosquito Bowl," and "Ink."[Variety]
- "La Bola Negra" is slated for a 46-day theatrical run beginning October 16 prior to streaming on December 2.[Variety]
- Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" will be shown widely on Imax and other screens for nearly 50 days in 2027.[Variety]
- Netflix's animated "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is scheduled to screen widely for 47 days around Christmas 2027.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Netflix will expand box office disclosures beyond the six reported titles remains unannounced.[Variety]
Sources
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