Is Seeing A New Movie In Theatres Better?

By Rachel Williams

With 24/7 access to streaming services, is seeing new movies in theaters still worth it?

After a few years of streaming services dominating the entertainment landscape, the post-pandemic world is entering a movie theater renaissance. In 2023, movie theaters are reclaiming their place as the ultimate destination for cinematic and concert experiences.

2023 has been the year for experiencing entertainment in an impactful way. From the Barbenhiemer crossover to people celebrating the Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concert movies to Five Nights At Freddy’s making a comeback, there’s a new understanding of cinema culture.

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé took the world by storm with the Eras and Renaissance Tours. Getting tickets for both of the tours was tough. There were Ticketmaster issues and expensive ticket prices, which resulted in many fans not able to go to the muchawaited tours.

Later in the year, both Swift and Beyoncé announced that their tours have been turned into films so all of their fans can have a way to experience the magic.

Jake Leonard, a junior journalism student, is a huge Taylor Swift fan and loves that fans have a new way to experience her music.

“With these tour films fans can go to the movies and get a new experience of going to the show and feel included,” said Leonard. “If they just watched the movies at home it wouldn’t have been an event. And for movies like this you want it to be an event.”

The big screens and surround sound create a captivating atmosphere that immerses us into the world of the film. When you watch a movie at home you miss out on not only the 4k viewing experience but the bonds and conversations shared by others in the theater.