If that pivot sent shockwaves through the industry, Thursday’s announcement was likely to rattle Hollywood to the core. The move follows Warner Bros.’ decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max next December, in addition to in theaters. After one month, they will stop streaming and continue to play only in theaters. Films will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S. will turn to a hybrid distribution model. But after disappointing domestic ticket sales for “Tenet,” and with the majority of U.S. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” - will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters.Īmong the myriad release plan changes wrought by the pandemic, no studio has so fully embraced streaming as a lifeline. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate - including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. NEW YORK (AP) - In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros.

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