I think there's a contractual obligation to release it to theaters that Disney needs to renegotiate or find a work around for.Just release it to a streaming platform already. This is turning into another Amityville: The Awakening scenario where it's constantly pushed back and then silently gets released...somewhere.
Maybe, although there could be some legal work around. the deal Fox signed with HBO made them the home all their movies when to after their theatrical run (although they did go for purchase on Blu-ray and digital too, so i'm unsure).Does that preclude a PVOD option?
Their panel isn't until later today at 5PM ET.Did anything come from The New Mutants Comic-Con @ Home panel?
Did anything come from The New Mutants Comic-Con @ Home panel?
The New Mutant's will still release on August 28th, and they made humor about the fact of the continual delay's.
They also showed the first few minutes of the film.
Disney Reportedly Tells Exhibitors New Mutants Will Still Open This Month - IGN
The New Mutants is still set for its August 28 theatrical release as Disney tells exhibitors to prepare for its arrival.www.ign.com
Pretty much spot on. I expect they barely break even with theaters (if even doing that) and then make quite a bit on VOD.New Mutants may be the best kind of movie to open in this climate. I can't imagine the budget is super high; probably around the $60 million it took to make the first Deadpool. It doesn't need to do gangbusters to turn a profit. Low risk, potentially high reward as people are starving for anything new. A good way to test the waters for the movies opening after that.
This is the important part.Also, the sooner they can claim they've released it theatrically, the sooner it can hit VOD.