Windowing
businessThe sequential release of content across different distribution channels.
Explanation
Windowing refers to the practice of sequentially releasing content across different distribution platforms over time. For films, the traditional window is: theatrical release → PVOD → DVD/Blu-ray → SVOD/AVOD. Each "window" has a different price point and audience. Streaming disrupted traditional windowing significantly.
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Last updated: March 2026