Walt Disney Co.’s “Mulan” could serve as a test case for the future of movie distribution. It also might test the entertainment giant’s abilities to strike a delicate balance in a highly politicized global market. With a large portion of U.S. theaters still closed by the coronavirus pandemic, Disney released the movie to U.S. audiences on its Disney+ service last Friday for a purchase price of $30. The $200 million live-action remake of the company’s animated classic is by far the largest movie to launch first over a digital...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 11, 2020 11:01 UTC