Studios are releasing movies early for audiences in self-isolation to watch at home As cinemas continue to close worldwide due to the coronavirus outbreak, some studios are releasing movies early as a digital rental or on streaming sites for audiences to watch at home.
Universal Pictures was the first to announce that it would break the traditional theatrical release blueprint by making a selection of its movies available on video-on-demand on Friday (March 20).
These titles include Blumhouse horror flick The Invisible Man (March 20), period drama/comedy Emma (March 20) and Trolls World Tour (April 10).
Disney announced on Friday that Onward would be available for digital purchase on the same day and that it will stream on Disney+ on April