I've been watching a lot of videos about these entertainment centers like Disney Quest that failed in the 90s.
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There were a few. Blockbuster piloted two "Block Party" adult fun centers, for instance. Despite all the videos I've watched, I can't quite put my finger on my the concept didn't succeed. We still have Dave & Busters but it's not like anyone talks about how successful Dave & Busters is.
Some new movie theaters moved in that direction back in the late 90s, with more food selections and arcade games. But you still went there to watch a movie.
With the collapse of theaters, I believe we're going to be seeing roads diverge.
Smaller, local theaters will focus more on repertory showings as they won't have enough material to maintain sustained attendance. Only blockbusters will be going to the theater, so they'll be showing old movies, event showings (opera, etc.), and so forth. This will likely kill small, local, multi-screen venues that don't find enough content for all their screens. Ironically, single-screen theaters in small towns will do better, like the "old time" majestic movie houses that everyone's always trying to save.
On the flip side will be the big metropolitan destination theaters that will probably turn into these aforementioned entertainment centers. Their time may have come. Some of the space previously used for screens will be turned into entertainment space (mini-golf, laser tag, arcade games, and restaurants) while some screens will be reserved for the blockbusters.
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