A perfect example of this is The Edge of Seventeen, which shared theaters with films like Doctor Strange and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them; if there had been an outlet to get the movie onto small screens earlier, arguably more people would’ve seen it.
It’s difficult to say exactly how this will impact movies and movie distribution, but we would argue that it could prove beneficial for smaller films.
Many people regularly make the argument that they opt not to see mid-range dramas in theaters because (unlike big superhero blockbusters) the big screen doesn’t necessarily enhance the experience.
By offering these films on-demand earlier than ever before, studios have a chance to find an audience for more intimate movies that otherwise might be swallowed up by big budget blockbusters.