[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by slumcat

You don't need a wide release for that. you can dump in an obscure theater for 7 days in LA, or 6 other cities and it still works. That is how most Netflix movies and obscure international films qualify.

By going this wide theatrical run, Apple has dumped an additional 200 mil apart from the 250 mil production budget.

Oscars: Academy Approves Major Change To Best Picture Eligibility Rules Requiring More Extensive Theatrical Runs

https://deadline.com/2023/06/oscars-...es-1235314790/