Why do some movies stay in theaters longer than others?

Like Harry Potter... is only playing at like 2 of the 30 something movie theaters here in San Antonio now. Why?

Why do some movies stay in theaters longer than others?opera ticket

Most movies now are removed from theaters even if they make big buck.

Hollywood has learned in recent years that maximum returns can be obtained if they allow a blockbuster in theaters for about 6 to 8 months and then release the DVD right at the back end, while some discount theaters might still be running the movie.

Why do some movies stay in theaters longer than others?pacific theater opera theater

more sucessful movie theaters dont want movies if no one comes.|||depends on how popular the movie is. . .|||if its still earning $ for the movie theater then why wouldnt they keep it on|||well it depends on how well the movie does.. if it does extremely well they keep it on longer so they can make the money|||The more audience attraction, the longer they stay|||Because the movies that make a lot of money stay in theaters, the ones that don't are dropped because they are stupid and made no money.|||Because they draw in big bucks. Did you ever notice how some go straight to DVD within a few months. Those were the boxoffice bombs that are not worth even airing on HBO.|||Because they do better at the box office|||$$$$$$$$$$$$$$|||they are better than other movies|||Because they have proven to be money makers...|||Simple, cus some suck and some don't!|||HARRY POTTER SUCKS, THATS WHY!|||Cuz it's a good movie|||Theatres buy the Films they play and only have so many theatres to play them in..So if they had to choose from alot they choose the one that they think will sell better to the people that come to those theatres|||It's all about money.|||Popularity of the movie, and many movie goers are still paying to see it. Harry Potter is still at theaters where I live.|||it depends on how popular the movie is and it it is really popular they put it on longer cause they want money but if it isnt that popular they change the movie hp did good but it is only in a couple of theathers cause it costs more to air it and so then that theater gets more money since hp is very popular it gets more expensive and then many theathers cant buy the movie|||popular movie stay in theatre longer, unpopular go to dvd within 2-3 months.|||they are more popular then othersw ie harry potters been in for like evr...|||I would imagine the length of time a theatre can show a given movie is governed by largely by contract. More specifically, a limited license agreement.

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Why do some movies stay in theaters longer than others?

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