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DISNEY MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO SUMMER FILM RELEASE SCHEDULE
Disney's Live-Action Cruella and Marvel Studios' Black Widow Both to Release Day and Date in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on May 28 and July 9, respectively
Disney and Pixar's Luca to Release Exclusively on Disney+ on June 18
BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2021) - Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution today announced new release details for a number of titles on Walt Disney Studios' upcoming slate of films. The announcement updates rollout details for the forthcoming Disney live-action Cruella, Marvel Studios' Black Widow, and Disney and Pixar's Luca, and also includes revised premiere dates for several other titles.
"Today's announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving the evolving preferences of audiences. By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company's unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world," said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.
Following the successful release of Raya and The Last Dragon, the highly anticipated live-action film Cruella and Marvel Studios' long-awaited Black Widow will launch simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access in most Disney+ markets on Friday, May 28 and on Friday, July 9, respectively.
Similar to the launch of Disney and Pixar's Academy Award-nominated Soul that delighted Disney+ subscribers during the holidays, Disney and Pixar's Luca will stream directly in homes worldwide exclusively on Disney+ beginning Friday, June 18, as a special offering to kick-off the summer season. In international markets where Disney+ is not yet available, the film will be released theatrically, with premiere dates to be announced.
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