Kanu des Manitu and Co: How important are blockbusters for the survival of cinemas?
Quelle: ALLGÄU.TV (Glomex)
Currently, cinemas are full again. "Das Kanu des Manitu" is already the most successful German film of the year according to the film-specialized website "Moviepilot." And it is already the fourth most successful film of 2025 just under 2 weeks after its release. But is that enough to ensure the survival of cinemas? Many movies are available on streaming services shortly after, for which payment is often already required. We asked a cinema in Kempten about the importance of films like "Das Kanu des Manitu" for the industry.