How are modern movies sent to cinemas across the world ?

Question

I suppose that back in the day films were shipped in physical form, but how does that work nowadays?

Google Drive link to mp4 file seems unlikely

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Answer 1

Mostly Digital through a format known as DCP, or Digital Cinema Package. It’s like sending a really big, really secure Email. Although some older theaters still get them shipped on hard drives inthe DCP format. Their might still be a few “film theaters” left, but I don’t know of any off hand.