19 Netflix releases that should have made it to the big screens

Modified Jan 29, 2025 03:44 ET

13. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)

This stop-motion adaptation had craftsmanship that deserved a theater release. The animation was rich in texture, from the carved wooden detail of Pinocchio to the carefully designed sets that felt alive. The depth and lighting of each frame were carefully constructed, but home screens dulled the fine details. The film’s emotional weight, especially in its darker themes, would have resonated more with the scale and focus of a theater. It was too visually intricate for casual home viewing.