In the past ten years, the cinema world has witnessed a major change, and at the leading edge of this revolution are streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. The days of waiting in long queues at the cinema or flipping through TV channels for something to watch are over. Digital streaming has transformed the way we experience cinema, providing unprecedented access to a variety of films with a click. From Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems, it’s all just a moment away, changing not only how we watch movies but also how they’re created and released.
The rise of streaming platforms has equalised film distribution in ways we couldn’t have foreseen. We are no longer bound by the control of big studios, creators—especially independent creators—now have the chance to showcase their films with a global viewership without the barriers of theatrical release schedules. This has spurred an explosion of diverse stories from diverse cultures worldwide, enabling viewers to experience cultures that would have been inaccessible in the past. For movie watchers, this means greater variety, endless options, and more personalised content.
More than just offering variety, on-demand services have also changed the business of making movies. Subscriber-driven services provide a stable financial base, giving content creators to invest in more innovative and less conventional films that would struggle in box-office settings. The binge-watching trend has gained traction, with subscribers bingeing entire seasons or franchise films in one movie industry sitting. Streaming is not just a trend—it’s the next era of film, combining convenience, originality, and worldwide access like never before.