Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man’s Contract & What 2021‘s Box Office Means For The Future of Movies

<p>On the December 10, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man’s contract and what 2021 box office might mean for the future of theatrical movies.</p> <p>In The News:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Peter (og Ryan): <a href='https://www.slashfilm.com/702321/2021-had-even-fewer-movies-than-2020-heres-what-that-means/'>2021 Had Even Fewer Movies Than 2020 — Here's What That Means</a><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">455 movies were released domestically in 2020.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">2021 Box office will probably more than double 2020</li> <li style="font-weight:400;"> to date, just 408 movies have been released (domestic) this year, pacing below 2020.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">400-500 movies a year use to be the norm. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">In 2001, 413 movies were released, in the subsequent years it picked up to nearly 1000 movies</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">traditional studios will be more selective about what gets made and released in theaters, as audiences are being far more selective as we emerge from the pandemic. To that end, Market Watch reported last year that 70% of people would rather watch a movie at home.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Will the amount of movies pick back up?</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Peter (og BJ): <a href='https://www.slashfilm.com/702751/universals-2022-theatrical-slate-will-hit-peacock-within-45-days-of-release/'>Universal's 2022 Theatrical Slate Will Hit Peacock Within 45 Days Of Release</a><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">People were shocked when Universal announced that "Halloween Kills" was going to be available to stream on Peacock the same day it hit theaters“ NBCUniversal announced that the majority of titles from UFEG, which includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation, will release on Peacock as early as 45 days after their