Netflix has spent years hunting for a Best Picture Oscar, and this year, it might finally get one. The twist: If it does, the win won't matter all that much to the streamer's business.
Winning Best Picture would be a nice PR win. But business-wise, it would not matter all that much. Netflix already has convinced the top filmmakers and actors in the world to work with them.
It's more clear than ever that the best movies go straight to streaming sometimes, with box office trends shifting significantly in recent years.
COVID marked a 'sea change' in the blurring of these lines after some top films went directly to streaming, adjusting industry expectations significantly.
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