Is It Really Over for Movie Theaters? Let’s Be Honest.

katelan317
Jun 28
2 min read

Posted: June 29, 2025

Lately, I’ve been seeing people trash movie theaters like they’re ancient history, calling them outdated and wondering if they’re done for good. But from where I stand? Theaters still have a long life ahead of them, and I’m here to tell you why.

Let’s be real, streaming isn’t cheap anymore. Remember when Netflix used to feel like a bargain? Now you blink, and your subscription price jumps. You think movie tickets are expensive? Just wait until Netflix double-charges you for a "premium" plan or locks your content behind yet another tier. At that point, heading to a theater doesn’t sound so bad.

What people forget is: you have a choice. We have film critics for a reason. They literally break down plots and give their opinion, which makes it easier to decide if a movie is worth the trip to the theater. But here’s the kicker, a lot of people who complain don’t even bother reading the reviews before ranting online. They just want something to be mad about.

Honestly? This “theaters are dead” trend feels like another viral take made just to stir the pot and rack up clicks. I’m not here for that. I’m here to keep it real.

If you’re tight on money? Budget. Skip a film. Wait for the one you really want to see. That’s valid. But blaming film commercials is too long or ticket prices is too high isn’t the solution, that’s just redirecting your frustration. The problem isn’t the theater, it’s that we’ve forgotten we have options.

Streaming services know how much we rely on them. That’s exactly why they keep raising prices. It’s “cheap” until they realize we’re hooked, then boom, price hike. And now you’re paying more for something you used to say was “better than theaters.”

So do I think theaters are going out of style? Nope. Not even close. Because eventually, some of us will come running back once those streaming bills stack up and we realize it’s not the deal we thought it was.

At the end of the day, don’t bash theaters. You might just need them again.