 In April 2019, Steven Spielberg similarly stated that "everyone should have access to great stories", and that they should be able to "find their entertainment in any form or fashion that suits them".Film industry figures have argued that simultaneous releases can dilute box office revenue, and detract from the communal experience of movie-going.Following the announcement of "Bubble"s simultaneous release, M. Night Shyamalan stated that the distributor's plans were "heartless and soulless and disrespectful", and argued that cable and internet companies needed to "wait their turn".