Nolan made his comments during a presentation of his second world war drama Dunkirk, at which he previewed footage from the film.
In a direct response to Kroll’s remarks, Nolan quipped: “The only platform I’m interested in talking about is theatrical exhibition.”
“I am depending and relying on all of you to try to present this film in the best way possible.”
Christopher Nolan and Sofia Coppola have urged audiences to see their films in the cinema at a time when the movie industry is reckoning with the growing popularity of video on demand and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon.