![]() The current trouble between AMC and Universal comes at a tense time for AMC, during a month when the theater chain giant has been threatened with the prospect of bankruptcy. Related: The Irishman: Netflix's Short Theatrical Run Labelled 'A Disgrace' When Netflix attempted to negotiate a theatrical release window of just 45 days for Martin Scorsese's The Irishman last year, AMC and Cineplex instead opted not to show the movie at all. ![]() Theater chains are very protective of theatrical release windows, which are traditionally a minimum of 90 days. A crucial factor in that battle is exclusivity when Avengers: Endgame was released in theaters, that was the only place the movie could be seen until its home video release a little over three months later. With the rise of video streaming services and other entertainment options, movie theaters are facing an ongoing battle to continue attracting audiences.
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