For a time it seemed streaming might kill theaters. But I'm glad they held on, and remain plentiful .
Netflix, Amazon, etc, are convenient and possibly cheaper alternatives to a theater.
But getting ready, and meeting friends to attend a movie elevates the experience to a night on the town.
It's a night out of doors, with possibly dinner afterwards.
While the solitude of your livingroom is nice; there's something about sharing the emotional rollercoaster with 60 other human beings.
That shared social experience imparts a sense of solidarity; and amplifies stimulation as your senses take their cues from the audience around.
I do still go, for these very reasons.
The nostalgia for my theater experience is positive, and spans years.
With the first movie I ever saw was 'The Fugitive'. My friend and I snuck in because it was age restricted.
We followed that up, with 'Alive' (front row seats), then 'A Few Good Men'.