That was still a much shorter window than before the pandemic, in which movies would typically play in theaters for 75 days to 90 days before becoming available online.
But that seems to be a thing of the past, as the company appears to be embracing a more traditional movie rollout: theaters first, then digital-rental platforms and home entertainment, and then direct-to-consumer streaming services.Granted, since the company is basing decisions on a movie-by-movie basis, some movies could have a shorter window than expected if they aren't performing well in theaters. .And basing decisions on a movie-by-movie basis doesn't box the company into a corner if it has a blockbuster like Paramount's "Top Gun: Maverick" on its hands, which has shown no signs of slowing down at the box office over two months since its premiere