The coronavirus pandemic has taken a major toll on Hollywood, as social distancing and shelter-in-place orders across the U.S.
have led to release date delays, production shutdowns, theater closures, and, as a result, record-low movie ticket sales. In response to the crisis and theatrical closings, several film studios have been taking proactive measures to ensure their newest movie releases are still seen by as many people as possible.
Universal/Dreamworks, for example, took Trolls World Tour straight to an on-demand premiere on April 10 and became the studio's biggest debut for a digital release.
Disney+ will also continue its new tradition of adding movies to its library early, with the Hamilton movie arriving to the streaming service