A simultaneous release is the release of a film on multiple platforms (most commonly theatrical and home video), either day-and-date or in very close proximity to each other — as opposed to the industry standard of exclusivity "windows" for each major platform, beginning with theaters. The concept was used by several independent films released in the 2000's. In the mid-2010's, the subscription streaming service Netflix began to perform simultaneous releases of its feature films, by means of a limited theatrical release, paired with day-and-date international availability of the film as part of the Netflix service. As of Roma in 2018, Netflix began a practice of giving its films a three-week limited release before they become available on the service. Due to their disruptive nature, simultaneous releases have faced mixed reactions from the industry, with advocates considering them a means of catering to consumer choice and improving the accessibility of film, and critics arguing that they dilute box office revenue by requiring cinemas to compete with premature availability of a film on home video, and are detrimental to the traditional movie-going experience. Most major cinema chains require films to be screened exclusively in theaters for 74 days before they may be offered via digital rentals. Since 2014, two films by major film studios—The Interview and Trolls World Tour—have resorted to simultaneous releases via cinemas and digital rentals due to unforeseen circumstances inhibiting a wide theatrical release.
A simultaneous release is the release of a film on multiple platforms (most commonly theatrical and home video), either day-and-date or in very close proximity to each other — as opposed to the industry standard of exclusivity "windows" for each major platform, beginning with theaters.

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