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The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films

That’s Right...I’m Debunking One of the Biggest Myths of the Streaming Wars

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Jul 21, 2026
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A former exec at a streaming company, the EntStratGuy provides regular thoughts and analysis on the business, strategy and economics of entertainment. I write for my newsletter and am a columnist at The Ankler.
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