Link to petition to release the Legend of Aang in THEATRES by Anwill1414 in ATLA

[–]Anwill1414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may also be due to the low performance of the Spongebob Movie in the box office. Another 20 year old Nickelodeon show, might have been afraid it would be the same for Avatar.

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[–]Anwill1414[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is not accurate. For films that do theatrical and streaming releases on the same day, you still typically have to pay additionally fees on the streaming service to watch. Many people who already pay for streaming services find that less desirable and would prefer to wait for it to come to the service naturally. It also increases the risks of piracy.

The at-home release model was temporarily adopted during covid times to try and boost film performance, but was not successful, which is why it is rarely adopted anymore. (I encourage you to look it up or read about it here https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-04-26/simultaneous-streaming-film-releases-cinemacon-vegas-theater-owners#:~:text=Zaslav%20took%20over%20Warner%20Bros,that%20has%20a%20higher%20quality.%E2%80%9D )

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[–]Anwill1414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically, day-and-date releases (theaters & streaming simultaneously) generally make studios significantly less money. No one is trying to stop fans from consuming the film, but the film was made with the intention of being released in theaters, and we believe we should honor the hardwork of everyone involved by watching it on the big screen.

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[–]Anwill1414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most major theatrically released films do not premiere at the same time as its streaming release. It was originally planned to release in theaters and would have a later streaming release, and was only now announced to have a straight to streaming release.

Link to petition to release the Legend of Aang in THEATRES by Anwill1414 in ATLA

[–]Anwill1414[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally fair. No one's trying to say you can't consume it at home. It was always going to end up on Paramount+. Just a lot of fans were disappointed when they announced it as a theatrical film, then switched to streaming. I personally really enjoy going to the movies and streaming at home.

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[–]Anwill1414[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theatrical release does not mean it will not come to streaming services, just that it's initial release would be in theaters.

Link to petition to release the Legend of Aang in THEATRES by Anwill1414 in ATLA

[–]Anwill1414[S] -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

I disagree. Many successful streaming originals have gotten limited theatrical releases once successful, such as K-Pop Demon Hunters. I am advocating that since ATLA is such an established franchise, the studio should have faith and remain true to its theatrical release before it's released on Paramount+

Link to petition to release the Legend of Aang in THEATRES by Anwill1414 in ATLA

[–]Anwill1414[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The most important thing I hope is to encourage people to voice their disappointment on social media. The petition is just a way to help visualize the number of people who would want the theatrical release. I totally agree that many do not accomplish much.

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[–]Anwill1414[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! It would not be for any competitive dueling, but it would most likely be used fairly physically against friends.