United Kingdom, March 26 -- Ryan Gosling has insisted it is Hollywood's "job" to keep cinemas afloat.

The Project Hail Mary actor made a surprise appearance at a New York movie theatre for the opening night of the new blockbuster, and he told the audience it isn't their responsibility to save the cinema-going experience amid concerns over the rise of streaming services and falling box office figures.

Instead, Ryan argued it is up to moviemakers themselves to ensure they are creating content that people want to see on the big screen.

According to Variety, he said: "Six years ago, I got the manuscript. [It's] the most ambitious thing I'll ever make; it seemed impossible. It was too good not to give it a shot. Six years later, we did it....