--- title: Rated G for Getting Out description: Rated G for Getting Out image: https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Interno_di_un_sala_da_cinema.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/rated-g-for-getting-out#main-content) [![Olson Zaltman logo](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/hubfs/OZ%20yellow.svg)Homepage](https://olsonzaltman.com) - [Industry Gap](https://olsonzaltman.com/industry-gap/) - [Capabilities](https://olsonzaltman.com/capabilities/) - [Our Work](https://olsonzaltman.com/our-work/) - [News And Resources](https://olsonzaltman.com/news-and-resources/) - [News](https://olsonzaltman.com/news/) - [Blog](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/) - [Articles And Books](https://olsonzaltman.com/articles-and-books/) - [In The Press](https://olsonzaltman.com/in-the-press/) - [Work With Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) - [Contact Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) - [Careers and Internships](https://olsonzaltman.com/careers-and-internships/) - [The Team](https://olsonzaltman.com/the-team/) [Contact Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) - [Industry Gap](https://olsonzaltman.com/industry-gap/) - [Capabilities](https://olsonzaltman.com/capabilities/) - [Our Work](https://olsonzaltman.com/our-work/) - [News And Resources](https://olsonzaltman.com/news-and-resources/) - [News](https://olsonzaltman.com/news/) - [Blog](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/) - [Articles And Books](https://olsonzaltman.com/articles-and-books/) - [In The Press](https://olsonzaltman.com/in-the-press/) - [Work With Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) - [Contact Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) - [Careers and Internships](https://olsonzaltman.com/careers-and-internships/) - [The Team](https://olsonzaltman.com/the-team/) [Contact Us](https://olsonzaltman.com/work-with-us/) ![](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Interno_di_un_sala_da_cinema.jpg?width=1600&height=1200&name=Interno_di_un_sala_da_cinema.jpg) Z-Files # Rated G for Getting Out ![James Forr](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) James Forr April 9, 2026 ![](https://blog.olsonzaltman.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Interno_di_un_sala_da_cinema.jpg) Gen Z consumers, who spent a good bit of their formative years locked down by COVID, are apparently yearning to break free. (Maybe.) On one hand, some stories portray Gen Z as an ascetic, nihilistic generation that never goes to bars, doesn't have sex, and [is generally antisocial](https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/08/19/alcohol-decline-drinking-gen-z-social/85667717007/). On the other hand, they love going to the movies. Not just streaming movies—attending movies. According to [a new study by Fandango](https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/gen-z-driving-box-office-1236703551/), Gen Z attends movies more than any other generational cohort and spends more per visit on concessions and upgraded experiences like IMAX. A large part of the appeal is the opportunity to get out of the house and socialize. Millennials go to the movies too, although their motivations are different; for them it is more about breaking from the routine. They obviously dig the tried-and-true sequels and franchises, given that movies like *Scary Movie 6,* *Toy Story 5,* and the eight millionth Spider-Man reboot are among the summer's most anticipated films. But specialized studios like Neon and Searchlight are also seeing an uptick, thanks to interest in slightly more highbrow fare. Letterboxd, of course, [is playing a significant role](https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/features/letterboxd-app-movies-celebrities-users-b2775948.html), offering an online community and [engaging content](https://nogood.io/blog/letterboxd-marketing/). As Fatima Djoumer, CEO of Europa Cinemas, [puts it](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-movie-theaters-1236526243/): "Gen Z consumers return to cinemas when seeing that a specific film is not only an event, but also means participating in a wider cultural conversation.” I struggle with the paradox of a generation perceived as socially isolated yet one that loves going to the movie theater with family and friends and participating in a larger cultural conversation. 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