Gen Z Is Going Back to the Movies — and Leaving Their Phones Alone While They’re There

For years, the story about Gen Z has been the same: they’re glued to their phones, chronically online and increasingly disconnected.But movie theaters are telling a surprising, different story.According to Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob, young adults are returning to theaters in a big way. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter after the company’s latest earnings report, Jacob said Gen Z is fueling the industry’s comeback.“The big change is Gen Z are coming back to the movies in a big way,” Jacob said.