Gen Z’s newest fad is watching TV in movie theaters. Here’s why (opens original article in a new tab)

Gen Z is attending movie theater screenings of reality TV shows like 'Love Island USA' to create shared social experiences, driven by high loneliness levels in this age group according to surveys and a clinical therapist's analysis.

• Gen Z viewers are attending movie theater screenings of reality TV shows like 'Love Island USA' for shared social experiences
• Nielsen data shows over half of 'Love Island' viewers are under 35, with Gallup reporting high loneliness levels among 18-34-year-olds
• Clinical therapist Aliza Shapiro suggests reality TV watch parties can help alleviate loneliness by creating communal experiences