The concern among movie theater owners regarding Paramount’s merger comes from a fear that this could potentially disrupt the traditional theatrical release model. These owners are worried that with the integration of Paramount with the merged entity, there could be a push towards prioritizing streaming platforms over theatrical releases.
One major concern is that the merger could lead to fewer films being shown in theaters, thereby reducing ticket sales and revenue. There is also a fear about exclusive release windows, where films might premiere on streaming services first before being shown in
