As the Delta variant ripples throughout the world, moviegoing is starting to see another decline after just starting back up earlier this summer.
While that’s also due to the prevalence of streaming opportunities for viewers inclined to stay at home, concern over the mutant strain have likely also affected box office performance.
For one, “The Suicide Squad,” while also available day-and-date on HBO Max, fell below expectations this weekend.Earlier this month, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced a sweeping mandate to require proof of Covid-19 vaccinations for patrons attending indoor activities like gyms and restaurants — and that will include movie theaters, as well.
As the National Association of Theater Owners told The Hollywood Reporter, exhibitors are open to the idea of requiring proof of vaccination throughout the rest of the country.“In order for the exhibition industry to fully recover, we need more people to be vaccinated.
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