Disney CEO Hints
at Permanent Move to Shortened
Theatrical Release Window.
Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek spoke about
the future of the company’s theatrical release
format during a Q&A on Monday. .
Chapek said that consumers are
more "impatient" than ever. .
It’s because of this that Chapek is
“not sure there’s going back” to the
traditional pre-pandemic format. .
The consumer is probably more
impatient than they’ve ever been
before … particularly since now
they’ve had the luxury of an entire
year of getting titles at home
pretty much when they want them.
So, I’m not sure there’s going back. , Bob Chapek, via 'Complex'.
Chapek stressed that shifting to a shortened
release window did not mean “cut[ting] the legs
off” of theatrical exhibition runs entirely.
Obviously, theaters aren’t going
to be 100% back. But it’s nice to
know that we’ve got the ability for
people who do want to enjoy it in their
home — because they don’t quite feel
confident in going to a movie theater
— that they’ve got that choice, Bob Chapek, via 'Complex'.
In September 2020, Disney released
‘Mulan’ to Disney+ subscribers for
a one-time fee of $29.99. .
In March 2021, Disney plans on
releasing its upcoming movie ‘Raya
and the Last Dragon’ on Disney+ for
the additional fee and in theaters