Both Local and Federal governments are advising people to stay away from public spaces. The shutdown of cinemas across the country due to COVID-19 has forced the film industry to come up with alternative ways to reach the movie-going audience. NBCUniversal just announced on Monday their plans to make their theatrical releases available via rentals to consumers ahead of schedule. Some other major studios have followed in the same direction. See below the list of movies that are releasing early.
The Gentlemen
Original Release Date: Jan. 24
Available: Will arrive as a digital download on Tuesday, March 24.
Birds of Prey
Original Release Date: Feb. 7
Available: As a digital purchase on Tuesday, March 24. The film is expected to open up for rental in early April.
Emma
Original Release Date: Feb. 21
Available: Available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous on-demand providers.
The Invisible Man
Original Release Date: Feb. 28
Available: Available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous on-demand providers.
The Way Back
Original Release Date: March 6
Available: As a digital purchase beginning Tuesday, March 24.
The Hunt
Original Release Date: March 13
Available: As a 48-hour rental for $19.99 through numerous on-demand providers.
Bloodshot
Original Release Date: March 13
Available: On digital platforms beginning Tuesday, March 24.
I Still Believe
Original Release Date: March 13
Available: As a digital download on Friday, March 27.
Kid Friendly Movies
Onward
Original Release Date: March 6
Available: Disney will release Onward for digital download beginning Friday (March 20) via numerous providers; the Pixar film will begin streaming on Disney+ starting April 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Original Release Date: Feb. 14
Available: As a digital download beginning March 31.