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Why MoviePass imploded and what that means for movie subscriptions

MoviePass promised to change moviegoing forever. When it began, the subscription service cost $10 a month and allowed you to see a movie a day. The deal changed a number of times, and now the fee is $15 a month. Subscribers are upset.

By Madeleine Brand • Jul 31, 2018 • 1 min read

MoviePass promised to change moviegoing forever. When it began, the subscription service cost $10 a month and allowed you to see a movie a day. The deal changed a number of times, and now the fee is $15 a month. Subscribers are upset. The company is scrambling. The stock price fell below $1 today.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why MoviePass imploded and what that means for movie subscriptions

MoviePass promised to change moviegoing forever. When it began, the subscription service cost $10 a month and allowed you to see a movie a day. The deal changed a number of times, and now the fee is $15 a month. Subscribers are upset.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why MoviePass imploded and what that means for movie subscriptions

MoviePass promised to change moviegoing forever. When it began, the subscription service cost $10 a month and allowed you to see a movie a day. The deal changed a number of times, and now the fee is $15 a month. Subscribers are upset.

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