NYT 요약
Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/business/media/netflix-sarandos-cinema-owners-cinemacon.html
April 14, 2026
Netflix의 공동 CEO인 Ted Sarandos가 영화 산업 박람회인 CinemaCon애 참석했음
Netflix가 극장 개봉을 꺼려온 탓에 극장주들과의 관계는 오랫동안 냉랭했음
이번 참석은 계약 체결이 아닌 관계 개선과 신뢰 회복을 위한 자리였다고 함
Netflix는 영화를 영화관에서 상용하겠다며 Warner Bros. Discovery 인수를 추진했으나 2월에 인수를 포기함
이번 박람회에서 Netflix는 영화관 상영 여부에 대한 코멘트를 하지 않음
Netflix는 일시적으로 KPop Demon Hunters 싱어롱 버전이나 Stranger Things 최종편을 상영한 적 있음. 또 이번 Thanksgiving에 IMAX 영화관에서 Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew를 상영할 예정임
그러나 이러한 영화관 상영은 기간이 너무 짧아 - 1~2주 - 영화관주의 비판을 샀음
Netflix가 영화관 상영을 할 가능성은 거의 없어 보임
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos attended CinemaCon, the convention for theater owners.
Relations with theater owners have long been strained due to Netflix's reluctance to release films in theaters.
It is reported that this attendance was intended to improve relationships and restore goodwill rather than to make deals.
Netflix had pursued the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery with the goal of commercializing films in theaters, but backed out of the bid in February.
At CinemaCon, Netflix did not comment on whether it would release films in theaters.
Netflix has previously screened sing-along versions of K-Pop Demon Hunters and the finale of Stranger Things temporarily. It is also scheduled to screen Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew in IMAX theaters this Thanksgiving.
However, these theatrical screenings drew criticism from theater owners because they were too short—only one to two weeks.
It appears highly unlikely that Netflix will release films in theaters.