Are streaming platforms responsible for the decline of traditional cinema?

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Are streaming platforms responsible for the decline of traditional cinema?

The rise of streaming has made it increasingly difficult for movie theaters to attract audiences. Proponents highlight the flexibility of on-demand viewing and the global accessibility of diverse content. Opponents, however, express concern over the decline of immersive theater experiences and the collapse of the traditional film industry. Is this progress, or erosion? Since the pandemic, platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Watcha have rapidly transformed the way people consume media. Viewers now enjoy movies anytime and anywhere, with subtitles and dubbing making foreign content more accessible than ever. While this shift offers new opportunities for creators, it also threatens the traditional theater-based model of the film industry. Independent and art-house films struggle to secure screen space, and in smaller markets, screen monopolization is becoming more pronounced. Streaming platforms, driven by algorithmic recommendations, often push popular content, narrowing the scope of
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