Onward, Birds of Prey, and All the Major 2020 Movies Streaming Early Because of Coronavirus – Vanity Fair
For a handful of recent 2020 movies, many of which had planned to bring customers to movie theaters throughout the spring, the theatrical window is closed.
It was only Monday that NBCUniversal announced plans to make its recent theatrical releases and the upcoming Trolls World Tour available to consumers at home via on-demand providers, a break from the tradition of allowing a spread of between 70 and 90 days before a new movie is given a second life. “Given the rapidly evolving and unprecedented changes to consumers’ daily lives during this difficult time, the company felt that now was the right time to provide this option in the home as well as in theaters,” NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said in a statement.
That decision was made just before movie theaters around the country were forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic—and it didn’t take long for other studios, including Warner Bros. and Sony, to follow a similar business plan. On Friday, even Disney joined the movement, announcing that the Pixar film Onward will be made available for purchase starting Friday before arriving on the Disney+ streaming service on April 3.
Ahead, a full list of the major 2020 movies that will stream early.
The Gentlemen
Original Release Date: Jan. 24
Streaming Plans: Guy Ritchie‘s star-studded crime thriller will arrive via digital download on Tuesday, March 24.
Birds of Prey
Original Release Date: Feb. 7
Streaming Plans: Warner Bros. will make Margot Robbie‘s R-rated superhero movie available for digital purchase beginning Tuesday, March 24; the film is expected to opened up for rental in early April.
Emma
Original Release Date: Feb. 21
Streaming Plans: Universal has made the Jane Austen adaptation available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous providers.
The Invisible Man
Original Release Date: Feb. 28
Streaming Plans: Universal has made the Elisabeth Moss thriller available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous providers.
Onward
Original Release Date: March 6
Streaming Plans: Disney will release Onward for digital download beginning Friday (March 20) via numerous providers; the Pixar film will begin streaming on Disney+ starting April 3.
The Way Back
Original Release Date: March 6
Streaming Plans: The Ben Affleck comeback film is set to arrive via digital purchase download beginning Tuesday, March 24 courtesy of Warner Bros.
The Hunt
Original Release Date: March 13
Streaming Plans: Universal has made the Betty Gilpin thriller available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous providers.
Bloodshot
Original Release Date: March 13
Streaming Plans: Sony will drop the Vin Diesel superhero movie onto digital platforms beginning Tuesday, March 24.
I Still Believe
Original Release Date: March 13
Streaming Plans: The Christian rock biopic starring Riverdale‘s KJ Apa is set to become available via digital download on Friday, March 27.
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