Disney is bringing two huge summer releases into your home. Even as the vaccine is rolled out across America and the world, Disney seems to be losing faith in the summer movie season. It announced today that it will open both Cruella and Marvel’s Black Widow simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access ($30 for subscribers) in most Disney+ markets on Friday, May 28, and Friday, July 9. While the $30 is not set in stone, it's what Disney charged for both Mulan and Raya on their services. This decision was not made lightly, but with U.S. theaters at capacity limits and most international theatrical markets outside of Asia closed down, they're looking to make money without shelving the projects again. Those are big titles to move online, but with Raya struggling at the box office, pulling in only $23.4 million in the first three weekends, they have no choice. They want to grow Disney+, and consumers have been very eager to rent and watch releases at home. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 March, 2021