Justice League (2017)

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The length of the film has absolutely nothing to do with the reason why the film went direct to HBO Max.

If streaming wasn't an option, you would not be seeing this. Theres absolutely no way this works as a theatrical release. 3 showings per screen on a day aint flying. That's if you start showing at 12pm, and you accomodate the final showing ending at midnight. Not to mention the inevitable intermission this thing would need to have at that length.

Streaming is the only way this was getting done. So being free from time constraints, he was free to do as he pleased to get his vision for Justice League done.

Studios want turnaround. The shorter the better. More screenings, more money.