<ul><li>Netflix's Ted Sarandos referred to movie theaters as an outdated concept at the Time100 Summit, but 'Knives Out' director Rian Johnson disagrees and emphasizes the importance of the theatrical experience.</li><li>Rian Johnson expressed his belief that theatrical viewing is here to stay, citing the success of certain movies at the box office as proof of people's desire for the cinematic experience.</li><li>While Netflix focuses on streaming releases, they do own movie theaters in key locations for award season titles that require theatrical runs for consideration.</li><li>Rian Johnson is pushing for wider theatrical release for the upcoming 'Knives Out' installment, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' expressing his desire for as many people as possible to experience it in theaters.</li></ul>

Netflix's Ted Sarandos called seeing movies in theaters 'outdated.' Rian Johnson wants his next 'Knives Out' movie in as many as possible.

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