Rian Johnson disagrees with Netflix CEO on theatres being an ‘outdated concept’
May 05, 2025 01:40 PM IST Although his Knives Out mysteries are being produced under a Netflix deal, Rian Johnson hopes his film, Wake Up Dead Man, will get a wide theatrical rollout. Filmmaker Rian Johnson has made it clear he doesn’t agree with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ claim that movie theaters are outdated. “Obviously, I don’t. Because I love movies. I love going to see movies,” he told Business Insider. Filmmaker Rian Johnson The filmmaker behind the Knives Out series—which follows Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc—emphasised the enduring value of the theatrical experience, calling it essential for movie lovers. “I think theatrical is not going anywhere. I think we’ve seen [that] if you put a movie people want to see in the theaters, they are going to show up for it. That experience of being in a full house and having that experience is so important. It’s something that I love and I want more of in the world,” the Star Wars director said. Even as he works with Netflix on his Benoit …









