As such, the states believe they’re on the side of the movie theaters. Reps for Paramount, AMC, and Regal did not respond to IndieWire’s request for comment on the report. So yes, make all the deals you want with movie theaters or say whatever you want regarding CNN. The commitment that Ellison has repeatedly made of a 45-day theatrical window is not the biggest concern, even to exhibitors. To the theaters, more movies is always better for as long as they can get their hands on them.