Washington, Feb. 15 -- In a strong endorsement of the big-screen experience, actor Timothee Chalamet has said that films released in theatres create "more of a moment" compared to direct-to-streaming premieres.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 30-year-old star made the remarks during a Valentine's Eve screening of 'Call Me by Your Name' at the Los Angeles Theatre on Friday.

Reflecting on his experience with streaming releases such as 'The King' and 'Don't Look Up', both distributed by Netflix, Chalamet said theatrical releases feel "more ceremonial" and come with a sense of anticipation that is harder to replicate online.

"It sounds like cheesy marketing talk, but it's more drumroll," he said, adding that it can be difficult to...