AMC, Netflix Sign Deal to Show 'Knives Out' Sequel in Theaters

By Will Feuer

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. said it has reached a first-of-its-kind deal with Netflix Inc. to show the sequel to the popular "Knives Out" mystery movie in theaters ahead of its release on the streaming platform.

The Netflix film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," will air at more than 200 of AMC's U.S. locations from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, ahead of its December release on Netflix. It will also play at select Odeon Cinema Group theaters in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Spain, AMC said.

"We believe that both theatrical exhibitors and streamers can continue to co-exist successfully," AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said.

The company didn't share the financial terms of the deal, but Mr. Aron said the terms of the agreement are "acceptable to AMC as it sufficiently respects the sanctity of our current theatrical window policy."

"We are hopeful that a successful screening in our theatres this Thanksgiving will lead to more co-operation between Netflix and AMC in the months and years ahead," he said.

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October 06, 2022 15:49 ET (19:49 GMT)

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