I wonder if they worked out a deal with AMC or Regal like Universal did and have to share some of the DTC profits with the theater companies or if they get to pocket all $29.99. If they can get most, if not all, of that money, they may release every new movie this way going forward.
Whilst also increasing the base product price significantly at least once a year
Which would mean we won't see in major reductions in what we have at the parks now. They won't go to a five day schedule.
I like the news. I’d be happy to never have to set foot in a theater again. If I could purchase a rental of new releases at home, I’d do it every time.
I think it has to do with the markets as well. This tells me they have no faith whatsoever in the US market coming back anytime soon, but possibly so for those overseas. If they can release Mulan in Europe and Asia, it would likely make more money there than Black Widow would.
I think you would use the film you have lesser hope in as your test subject in case it doesn't work.
To me I think this is Disney trying to get what money they can. If this is successful it may continue too. If theaters don't bounce back I wouldn't be surprised to see something like Soul go this route too. Disney has a packed calendar too. They can't keep pushing back without cannabilizing themselves.
I'm not sure breaking even is the goal.
Exactly, this is make as much as we can and move on.
On the flip side they haven't really filmed anything in 5 months so there's a lot that's falling behind schedule naturally as well.
True but I think they are willing to just do what they have to with Mulan and move on.
