I actually really love this current trend of releasing older movies to theaters. There are some that I've always felt I missed out on. I recently got to see Alien in a theater and the experience is so much more vibrant it's hard to describe
Why do I see so many news about re-releasing movies? Do people seriously want this? Especially with how expensive movie theaters are? This seems more like the last breaths of a dying branch of entertainment, milking people one last time.
It can be fun to go see a classic movie in theaters with the hindsight of the cultural impact it's had since release. Like I can't go back in time and watch SOTD in theatres on opening day, but I could go participate in this and it might give a similar sense of being part of the fandom for this movie. Maybe even moreso since the fandom wouldn't have existed in the same form 20 years ago.
Id like to see some of my favorite movies in a theater setting sometimes. I'd be more likely to buy a ticket to this than gamble on another new generic superhero release.
It’s a play on nostalgia and FOMO as an advertising / service offering to get people back into theaters. Their decline due to digital / streaming has been exacerbated by the pandemic, so that’s why you see / hear about this a lot more now.
Personally, I think it’s the right call because I’ve been loving seeing or re-seeing classics in the theater. The experience is nice and like the other poster mentioned, helps me feel more connected to the fanbase. Definitely going to see this!