AdvertisementBut with the pandemic still ongoing, Disney decided to release “Black Widow” both in theaters and on Disney+ for $30 for subscribers. Disney is using movies and TV shows from its biggest brands, including Marvel and Star Wars, to boost subscriber counts for Disney+. “Black Widow” opened respectably with $80 million in domestic box office grosses during its first weekend in theaters, but fell off quickly in later weeks. Movie theater owners blamed the same day release for spurring piracy and cannibalizing box office sales. The film was a box office hit despite the shorter window.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 29, 2021 19:16 UTC