The comments were observed by some to be a comment about streaming services and the trend that many high profile directors are now making movies directly for platforms like Netflix and bypassing theater runs.
The move may be confusing for those vaguely familiar with Spielberg’s recent comments on streaming, but it checks out.
The comment wasn’t explicitly stated as Spielberg being anti-streaming, but there’s an implication.
Spielberg’s specific comments referred to his wish that the movie theater experience is upheld.