Judd Apatow's upcoming movieThe King of Staten Island will skip an early summer theatrical release and debut directly on premium VOD amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the filmmaker said Monday.
The Universal comedy was slated to open in cinemas June 19. It will instead be made available to rent beginning June 12 on a host of digital platforms.
The price for a 48-hour rental will be $19.99. The King of Staten Island stars Saturday Night Live breakout Pete Davidson in his first lead feature role alongside Marisa Tomei and Steve Buscemi.
The semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy incorporates elements from Davidson's own life. The vast majority theaters in the U.S.