New York- Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday changed its plans for the premiere of the films, postponed some of the most important films and changed Marvel’s “Black Widow”, among other titles, into Disney + at the same time as they hit theaters.
“The Black Widow”, whose debut is scheduled for May 2020, will begin the summer film season on May 7, instead of its premiere on July 9 and will be made simultaneously on the platform of the streaming company, which will charges a $ 30 fee for early access.
For cinemas, which are beginning to reopen after being punished for months due to the pandemic, the announcement was a blow in the hope of an immediate recovery. Although the major films have decided to be streamed and have used the Premium on Demand strategy, a kind of pay-per-view, in recent months.
Marvel movies are the most profitable box office in Hollywood.
Disney will begin the summer with the premiere of “Cruella” on May 28. “The 101 Dalmatians” with Emma Stone will also premiere in both theaters and Disney + for a $ 30 fee — which is the same hybrid approach the studio has taken. with the recent release of “Raya y el Último Dragon”.
Pixar’s “Luca” will not be shown in theaters and will debut on June 18 exclusively on Disney +.
The studio also postponed the premiere of “Free Guy” from May 21 to August 13, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” from July 9 to August 3, “Deep Water” from August 13 to January 2022, ” The King’s Man ”from August 20 to December 22 and“ Death on the Nile ”from September 17 to February 2022.
About half of American theaters are open and many more will open in the coming weeks.