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Amid this chaos, Netflix and other streaming services are starting to cast themselves as alternative platforms for theatrical releases. Netflix is experimenting with returning K-pop Demon Hunters—an animated fantasy about a girl group protecting the world from demons—to theaters for Halloween singalong screenings. While seemingly small, this move signifies a broader trend: streaming companies are recognizing the value of theatrical exposure and are eyeing future collaborations with theaters like AMC.