Road House director slams streaming: 'Not a cent from 50M views'

In a recent interview, director Doug Liman expressed his dissatisfaction with Amazon's handling of the "Road House" remake release. Despite the film's success, garnering 50 million views on Prime Video, Liman, star Jake Gyllenhaal, and producer Joel Silver received no additional compensation. Liman criticized Amazon for not adhering to the original plan for a theatrical release and expressed concerns over the industry's future with such practices. While Amazon contends they were upfront about the streaming release, the discrepancy between plans and reality has left key filmmakers feeling robbed. Despite these issues, a sequel to "Road House" is confirmed, with Gyllenhaal returning.

Doug Liman and the cast did not receive additional compensation because the original payment agreement was based on a theatrical release, and the movie's transition to streaming did not include new compensation terms.

"Road House" is a remake of the 1989 classic action film of the same name, originally starring Patrick Swayze. The new version aims to revive the story for a modern audience, with Jake Gyllenhaal taking on the leading role. The film explores the life of a tough bouncer who faces various challenges while trying to clean up a notoriously rowdy bar. This adaptation not only honors the legacy of the original but also seeks to appeal to contemporary viewers through updated action scenes and storytelling.