The remainder of Disney’s 2021 film releases will debut exclusively in cinemas, the entertainment giant has said. Movies including Marvel’s Eternals, Sir Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake will all arrive in theatres for a 45-day window before being made available on digital platforms. The movie’s success appears to have influenced the studio’s theatrical strategy for the rest of the year. Disney had been experimenting with simultaneous theatre and streaming releases for some of its biggest films during the pandemic, notably Marvel’s Black Widow and origins story Cruella. The Black Widow strategy prompted a lawsuit from star Scarlett Johansson, who alleged the move cost her earnings from decreased box office receipts.

Source: Irish Examiner September 11, 2021 02:15 UTC