 There's no Barbie or Oppenheimer to generate ticket sales. Most of the upcoming big-budget movies have no-name stars and are repeats of films made in the 80s or 90s, and any films with a known celebrity has their critics yawning. So why spend money on overpriced movie seats and stale popcorn when a home theater is so affordable? No longer do you need a dedicated room, a large screen projector, or seven-point surround sound.