All 2021 WB movies getting simultaneous theatrical/HBO Max releasesAs the studio gears up for its highly-anticipated Christmas Day release of Wonder Woman 1984 for a simultaneous HBO Max and theatrical release, Warner Bros. has officially announced that every movie in its 2021 release slate will get the same release plans as the world continues to face concerns of the ongoing pandemic. The announcement video can be viewed in the player below! RELATED: Wonder Woman 1984 Advance Tickets Now Available!
The titles slated to get these specialty releases next year currently includes The Little Things, Judas and the Black Messiah, Tom & Jerry, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat, Those Who Wish Me Dead, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, In The Heights, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, Reminiscence, Malignant, Dune, The Many Saints of Newark, King Richard, Cry Macho and Matrix 4. “After considering all available options and the projected state of moviegoing throughout 2021, we came to the conclusion that this was the best way for WarnerMedia’s motion picture business to navigate the next 12 months,” Jason Kilar, CEO of WarnerMedia, said in a statement. “More importantly, we are planning to bring consumers 17 remarkable movies throughout the year, giving them the choice and the power to decide how they want to enjoy these films. Our content is extremely valuable, unless it’s sitting on a shelf not being seen by anyone. We believe this approach serves our fans, supports exhibitors and filmmakers, and enhances the HBO Max experience, creating value for all.” RELATED: Warner Bros. Considered an HBO Max Release for the Mortal Kombat Film All of the announced films will still receive theatrical releases worldwide alongside a one-month access period on WarnerMedia’s streaming service, leaving the platform after one month and continuing its theatrical release in the customary distribution windows for each title. “This hybrid exhibition model enables us to best support our films, creative partners and moviegoing in general throughout 2021,” Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, said in a statement. “We have a fantastic, wide ranging slate of titles from talented and visionary filmmakers next year, and we’re excited to be able get these movies in front of audiences around the world. And, as always, we’ll support all of our releases with innovative and robust marketing campaigns for their theatrical debuts, while highlighting this unique opportunity to see our films domestically via HBO Max as well.” ComingSoon.net recommends all readers comply with CDC guidelines and remain as isolated as possible during this urgent time. Show Comments |