The Brief

U.S. moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters.

The cost of movie theater tickets is a factor.

Streaming is seen as a more convenient way to watch a movie

WASHINGTON - U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.

About three-quarters of U.S. adults said they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year.

The backstory:

According to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research , three quarters of U.S. adults said they watched a new movie on streaming rather than heading to the theater and about 3 in 10 who watched new movies on streaming at least once a month.

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