In a brief on‑stage interview in Paris, Jacopo D'Alesio asks Steven Spielberg about what keeps cinema special amid the rise of new technologies, social media, the internet, and AI, and what the future holds for the medium. Spielberg responds that despite the myriad ways to watch content, the communal experience of seeing a film together in a dark theater with great sound and a large screen remains uniquely valuable. He argues that as society becomes increasingly fragmented, cinema (along with concerts and theater) offers a rare opportunity for community, bringing together strangers who may disagree on many topics yet share a collective immersion in a story. He cautions against watching movies on small personal devices, especially for significant works, and encourages audiences to seek the best entertainment value by attending theaters, thereby fostering a sense of togetherness that he believes will continue to be essential for the future of motion‑picture experiences.
