12 Upcoming Movies That Could Change Things Forever

3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II's Netflix Distribution Is A Huge Success

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend will not only hit cinemas on August 28th of next year, but in an unprecedented move, it will also be the first big-budget blockbuster flick to hit Netflix the very same day. The move, announced last week, has proven hugely controversial, with several notable cinema chains planning to boycott the movie's release in protest. Though cinemas are understandably miffed at their profit-making potential being undercut by digital distribution, the likelihood is that the movie will pick up a greater audience online than in cinemas and be a huge success for Netflix. As such, it will likely set a precedent for future productions, ensuring that more and more movies get these convenient day-and-date VOD releases, and it won't just be low-budget indie flicks anymore. This combined with the announcement that Netflix is working with Adam Sandler to make four movies is a further sign of digital media's increasing dominance in the cinema landscape, something that's great for consumers, even if traditional exhibitors aren't taking too kindly to the competition. Adapt or die, guys.