‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered

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You watch movies

You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you're wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other — will affect you. We have answers.

Do the strikes mean “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” aren't coming out?

They — and all other summer releases — are still on track! Many flashy premieres have been canceled, however, or dramatically scaled down.

Am I crossing the picket line by seeing one of those movies?

No, the unions have not asked fans to boycott productions, and are quick to make that explicit. Instead, the guilds have asked supporters who aren't members to post on social media and donate to community funds.

Should I cancel Netflix, MAX or the 16 other streaming services I subscribe to if I want to show support?

Nope, there's been no consumer boycott of any kind called yet. Some guild members have said watching their programs on streaming services — if they're still on there — actually helps make their cases to the the studios' bargaining arm, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

When will I stop being able to watch new movies and shows?

That's the big question: When will the pipeline dry up? There aren't clear answers. The impact of the writers strike has so far been felt most acutely in the world of television; now, the actors strike has halted the bulk of film production. Your favorite broadcast shows like “Abbott Elementary” definitely aren't coming back by early fall, regardless of whether the strikes are settled by then. Ditto for streaming favorites like “Stranger Things. International productions may be able to fill the gap. As for movies, there's still a steady stream on the horizon.

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