Disney confirms exclusive theatrical release of Shang-Chi and Free Guy

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has introduced that the studio’s two upcoming titles — superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Ryan Reynolds’ Free Man — will likely be launched completely in theatres.

Throughout an earnings name on Thursday, Chapek mentioned each movies can have a 45-day unique run in cinemas after which they are going to grow to be out there on video-on-demand and streaming.

Free Man, which comes from Disney-owned twentieth Century Studios, will launch within the US on August 13, whereas the Simu Liu-starrer Shang-Chi will three weeks afterward September 3.

In keeping with Selection, Chapek mentioned the corporate has seen “recent signs of increased confidence” amongst audiences for the film going expertise.

The announcement got here hours after the studio introduced that Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt-starrer journey movie Jungle Cruise will debut in theatres and on streamer Disney Plus on the identical day.

The film joins Emma Stone-starrer Cruella and Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, that includes Scarlett Johansson, to have a day-and-date launch in theatres and on Disney Plus.