This new plan vastly exceedsAmazon’s previous $1 billion yearly commitmentto cinematic releases.
The studio is now undergoing a major strategic shift, which previously operated without a clear theatrical strategy.
Major competitors such as Netflix, which primarily focuses on streaming exclusive content, have rarely adopted this model.
Regardless, this is a major factor in Amazon’s unique position among streaming platforms.
Of course, the streaming model has been excessively criticized for becoming the new, modern movie viewing experience.
Currently, there are no concrete franchise plans, but the studio understands the importance of careful execution.
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