With a title like 'How will movies survive?' and an opening like "There were 350 more movies released theatrically in the United States last year than there wer

With a title like 'How will movies survive?' and an opening like "There were 350 more movies released theatrically in the United States last year than there were when “Avatar” came out in 2009.", I think the question has, unintentionally, been answered. Movies are doing fine. A multitude of options for reaching and watching films has made room for more kinds of films and given viewers better access. About twenty years ago, some co-workers were predicting that home theater technology would make the public movie theater obsolete. My counter-arguments at the time were that there would always be room for seeing movies with the best possible light and sound (better than the best home theaters), and there would always be room for seeing movies together, not just your friends, but a large group. I feel like there's something special about sharing the audience reaction (FTA,"That social aspect of sharing a movie with friends and strangers and family, that’s such a strong part of our tradition."). There's certainly something special about seeing a movie with a date who's not yet comfortable coming to your house. I don't, yet, see a reason to update my viewpoint. Movies will survive.