Movie theaters across the U.S., UK will shut their doors on Thursday, and it's unclear when they will open again.

By putting all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max at the same time as in theaters, it’s upending movie theaters, star salaries, and much more. “It’s holy shit time.” Read Full Story

Our confinement viewing options just opened up a bit. We’ll be updating this list as more titles are announced. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions. Practicing social distancing for many Americans means staying indoors and figuring out how to stay sane and entertained. And with cinemas closed, enjoying a new movie means streaming. Some movie studios have responded to the coronavirus crisis by making several recent movies available for streaming on platforms like Amazon and iTunes much more quickly than the usual three-to-six month post-theatrical release window. Some films are still in theaters. Even Disney put Frozen II on Disney Plus three months earlier than expected. Read Full Story

Window Flicks supports social distancing as well as aiming to help prop up small, independent cinemas. Movie theaters, where you’re sitting right next to strangers and sharing the same air for several hours, will likely be one of the last social experiences to return after we emerge from lockdowns. And, while Netflix Party viewings were a fun novelty for a while, a German architect felt that online streaming didn’t come close to replicating the communal aspect of watching a film as a group. Read Full Story

Confused about all the delays for the year’s biggest movies? You’re not alone. Here’s what studios are planning to release in theaters through the end of the year. At this point in the pandemic—especially with clusters of COVID-19 spiking in certain regions, just as many states are grappling with reopening—it makes sense to assume that everything is canceled. But not everything is shut down amid reopenings. And with the virus still spreading, obviously, the safest thing to do is stay at home. However, there are still an optimistic few in the movie industry who are keeping hope alive that people will come to movie theaters in a matter of mere days. Read Full Story

COVID-19 emptied out offices, movies theaters, dining rooms, and more. But with a little creativity, many buildings found a second life. The pandemic posed an existential crisis for buildings. With a deadly airborne virus, many places became simply unsafe to use, from offices to movie theaters to restaurant dining rooms. If a building stands empty, is it needed at all? Read Full Story

No, it’s not on Netflix, but the movie that touched off a debate about cinema in the age of COVID-19 is finally available to stream online. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet touched off a fierce debate about the viability of movie theaters in the age of the coronavirus when it was finally released in early September after multiple delays. In terms of box office performance—the only yardstick that matters to studios—the gamble to release the movie despite a litany of health concerns did not seem to pay off. As the New York Times reported , the big-budget sci-fi movie took in just $29.5 million in its first two weeks, although it performed much better overseas. Americans, it turned out, were not ready to return to cinemas en masse. Read Full Story

Movies coming to HBO Max in 2021 include 'Dune,' 'The Matrix 4,' 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' and 'Tom & Jerry.' All you need is a $15-per-month HBO Max subscription.

Two psychology researchers detail the connection between gratitude and well-being. The world is currently in the midst of a pandemic where the most useful thing many of us can do is stay at home and keep away from others . Schools , restaurants , office buildings, and movie theaters are closed. Many people are feeling disoriented, disconnected, and scared . Read Full Story

Have the whole auditorium to yourself, or hold a private party with up to 20 people.