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For many children, especially those immersed in a predominantly digital world, attending a movie in a theater can be their first significant social outing. The experience of watching a show or movie on the big screen with peers is increasingly seen as a pivotal moment in in-person socialization. This is somewhat alarming, considering that many kids’ social lives have been confined largely behind screens, via smartphones, tablets, and online platforms.
An emerging narrative suggests that movie theaters serve as an "exotic escape" to the physical world for this digitally native generation. As children grow up with constant access to entertainment on demand, the allure of physically gathering in a shared space appears to be more meaningful and memorable than ever before.