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When people sit down to be entertained, they generally like seeing more of what they already like. It’s the guiding principle behind Hollywood’s love affair with sequels, spinoffs, reboots, adaptations, and sequels to spinoffs of rebooted adaptations. Last year may not have been an exception, but it was also a creative phase in which original material came roaring back.
New streaming services brought fresh perspectives. WarnerMedia and HBO Max redefined the theatrical release with films like Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune, which made their simultaneous debut on screens both large and small. Bold and original cinematic visions from film and television studios left a mark on the box office (even in its diminished state) and riveted critics and audiences at home. Siren Pictures’ Squid Game introduced new audiences to Korean drama—and quickly became the most viewed Netflix series of all time. Pastel wowed Amazon Prime audiences with its powerfully moving The Underground Railroad. The New York Times partnered with FX and Hulu to launch its latest standalone film, Framing Britney Spears, a popular documentary that arguably helped free the pop star from her conservatorship. People still liked what they already liked, but they also seemed to rediscover the thrill of discovering something new.
1. WarnerMedia
For providing event movies to home audiences on a new streaming platform—and giving them plenty of reasons to stick around
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