More and more movies are being released directly onto streaming platforms, like Netflix and Disney Plus, rather than being played in cinemas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

The number of films released in cinemas is decreasing significantly, owing to the fact that they are now launched on websites and applications like Netflix and Disney Plus.

Although

this

has numerous benefits like cost efficiency, it reduces family time and the impact of a social message being perceived by society. The main advantage of online streaming websites is that it is a cost-efficient option for both consumers and filmmakers. Audiences get a wide variety of genres and languages to choose from, by subscribing to a single service, and

thus

access the service at the convenience of their home. On the other end, producers generate revenue by selling their productions to companies for displaying it on the company's webpage.

For instance

, Netflix recently bought an Indian film, Heeramandi, to attract Indian viewers and generate traffic on their app.

Furthermore

,

this

helped the firm gain a monopoly over the regional market, retain old customers and attract new users.

Nevertheless

, the impact of a social message being delivered through movies is reduced considering the fact that the big screen experience is more captivating and influential for the masses.

Moreover

, families used to spend quality time with each other at the movies;

however

, nowadays they watch series alone

according to

their own preferences. Not only has

this

reduced get-togethers but it has

also

impacted the connectivity with friends and family.

For example

, approximately 74% of Americans spend about an average of 5 hours a week binge-watching

whereas

,

this

time could be spent connecting with loved ones.

To conclude

, undoubtedly with the introduction of software applications like Netflix and Disney Plus, people are saving money spent in a cinema hall.

Besides

, they are losing connection with relatives and friends.