Disney moves 'Mulan' release straight to streaming. You can watch in September.
Disney moves 'Mulan' release straight to streaming. You can watch in September.
After months of delays due to coronavirus, Disney has decided to release the highly anticipated live-action Mulan on streaming in September, per THR.
Unlike other Disney+ titles,
which are available to users who pay for a monthly or annual
subscription, Mulan will
need to be purchased for $29.99. The "premiere access" price is
higher than any single movie ticket in the U.S. but a bargain for families who
would have needed several tickets.
The news was shared on a Disney earnings call Tuesday afternoon
and described as a "pandemic anomaly" that will not serve as
precedent for future theatrical releases. Mulan will still release theatrically
where it can, but streaming will be available in areas where it is not yet safe
to open movie theaters. Mulan was
originally scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, but movie theater closures to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 pushed it back.
“Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we’ve continued
to build on the incredible success of Disney+ as we grow our global
direct-to-consumer businesses,” Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek said
in a statement. “The global reach of our full portfolio of
direct-to-consumer services now exceeds an astounding 100 million paid
subscriptions — a significant milestone and a reaffirmation of our DTC
strategy, which we view as key to the future growth of our company.”
Mulan hits Disney+ on Sept. 24.
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ReplyDeleteI’m gonna watch it the same way I watched Hamilton... NOT!
ReplyDeleteWow. I thought I was the only one not interested in either.
DeleteNope Hamilton was included in Disney+ this will cost and extra 30$/€ to watch
DeleteThe wait is over. Now wait till September.
ReplyDeleteFor an ADDITIONAL $30.00 for people who already pay for a subscription fee.
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$30? No thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe wait is over.
ReplyDeleteLet's see - first, it's a remake of a movie, 2nd, you can wait for a while until it comes out on Blu-Ray that would be cheaper. It may be a worthy movie to watch, but for $30 it doesn't make sense on top of the monthly Disney+ charges. Nor is there any mention of "owning" the movie thereafter. If Disney+ elects to make it a free movie thereafter, you've essentially paid $30 for a rental. At least with a theater you know you're paying for the movie, the staff, the property rent. $30 for services you're already paying for - nope, not happening. I'm not liking this digital ownership garbage - locks you into paying for services in order to access it. Apple started it and others are getting onboard. I'd rather buy music and movies and know I'll be able to listen or watch it as I like. Unfortunately, I fear that these companies are working towards the elimination of media so that you'll be locked into digital rental only.
ReplyDeleteNonsense. Millions of people's lives destroyed and Disney still trying to make billions.
ReplyDeleteRidiculous. $30 for fora movie. I'll wait for the rerun.
ReplyDelete$30 and you only get to keep it as long as you keep paying for Disney+? Nope. I was going to watch it in the theater, but now I'll wait for the Blu Ray release and buy a digital code online for $5.
ReplyDeleteI could see someone biting the bullet for a gathering of friends and families with kids one night and then ending the subscription shortly thereafter. They could charge for popcorn and soda. :-)
ReplyDeleteWas wondering what they were going to do. Well, there’s zero chance I’d ever pay something like that for a rental, but the film looks good and I’d watch it eventually for free or as part of a cheap subscription.
ReplyDeleteNope Nope Nope $10 maybe
ReplyDeleteI like Disney but that is just outrageous. I already do not watch CBS shows that are only on their All Access stream. A house hold cannot pay $10-$20 a month for multiple services just to watch a few scattered shows. That is worse than trying to pay for cable. The well only has so much water.
ReplyDeleteI mean it’s replacing a theatrical release...it’s not comparable to what you’re describing regarding cbs all access. There’s zero chance I’d ever pay $30 for a rental, or even $5 for a rental, but I get why they’re doing it and don’t really think it’s outrageous even though I also don’t think people should pay it, and I certainly can’t.
DeleteThey should have all shows included on Disney+, and create a separate service, such as Disney+ First Run for paid shows.
ReplyDeleteThis makes D+ like Amazon Video. I watch Netflix, and keep paying their occasional increases, because no matter what anyone watches, there's no extra fee. I lock out Amazon Video when others are here so I don't get hit with extra fees. And that's why I rarely watch AV, you spend all that time searching for something to watch, then see a fee attached. That's when I close the app and go back to Netflix. I have and watch D+. I like the shows on there, mainly the nature and educational shows. I wouldn't watch this movie if it were free, but if this is the way they are going with this service, I'll be canceling it and just sticking with Netflix.
And $30!?! For one movie? With a PPV show, people would invite their friends and fill up the house to watch it, make it a party. But with 35% of US one person households, and this beer virus keeping us from having parties, or even friends over, that's a lot of money for those stuck at home without a job, which, according to the latest statistics is also 35%. But not the same 35% I'm sure.
This is the kind of greed horse hockey that will make me drop my Disney plus sub. I already pay for the service why should I have to pay for a "rental" as well. This is a definite no go for me and will make me reevaluate having the service. Imagine if Netflix did this people would lose it.
ReplyDeleteJust to be clear, for comments about a "$30 rental" below, the article states:
ReplyDelete"Typically, that means a high-priced rental, but Disney will give customers access to watch Mulan indefinitely as long as they keep their Disney Plus subscription active. You're essentially buying the brand-new movie, rather than unlocking a one-time rental."
By my read, it's more akin to purchasing a lifetime right-to-view license from VUDU or Fandango.
Disclaimer: I am a Disney Plus subscriber, but will not be buying the movie.
I am about to cancel Disney plus because my kids just not into watching it. So NO, I won't be a customer.
DeleteThe latest news is that Trump is demanding a kickback to the US Treasury on every view because China, y'know.
ReplyDeleteNo offense! But you sound retart!
DeleteI splurged $19.99 to see "Aladdin".......but $30? No.
ReplyDeleteNo starter for Me a close to $40 and you don't own it. Go to a Theater or wait for the DVD for less and you own it. Wait till the price lowers on Disney+ in time.
ReplyDeleteI'd apparently be paying for your wife, as there are only 2 of us. No dice. They wouldn't extend resident passes past Sept and now this? I used to love Disney, but hope this decision bites them in the butt.
DeleteI was only kidding about spending the $30 on the film. I subscribed to Disney+ hoping my kids would enjoy the classics like I once did but they end up watching more stuffs on Netflix now. I do enjoy shows from Net Geo but not worth renewing.
Delete$30 to be bored & fall asleep? I can watch the news & be better entertained.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of Disney's last (to fail) attempts to make it's executives a bit more money before the "company" starts selling off assets &/or filling bankruptcy.
selling off assets and filing for bankruptcy? What dream world do you live in? Disney is sitting on more cash than you can imagine, and Disney+ has been a surprise success. The parks have been cash cows and have slowly been reopening. This movie could fail completely and it will barely matter as Disney can afford any losses. What a silly comment.
DeleteMany people just think of Disney as the parks, and with the beer virus going around, they think if they won't go no one will, and then Disney bites the dust. But although many companies sadly are closing up for good, Disney has far too many irons in the fire to fail. Not saying they couldn't, many companies are gone now that I couldn't have imagined.
DeleteBut certainly, I am among the many that will be canceling D+ if they continue this practice. Just like Amazon Video, I don't watch it, but instead Netflix, because everything is included. I have AV, we just don't watch it due to it's business model. Which it appears that D+ is copying.
& wake me up when it's over
DeleteMake it free with ads. :)
ReplyDeleteLot of babies on here crying about $30, which is nothing. Frankly, that's less than I'd pay to see it at the theater when you factor in taking the family and buying food. Instead, I can watch it on my nice home theater with even better snacks, and no idiots checking cell phones during the movie. Sign me up.
ReplyDelete35% of working Americans are out of work right now, have a little compassion. To the average American it is a lot of money. You apparently are blessed, be thankful, not proud. Generally the proud fall hard. Just sayin'
DeleteSo, its either an "experiment", or it's not a good movie. Sounds to me like, Disney is trying to cut some losses. I won't spend 30.00 to sit at home and watch a new movie.
ReplyDelete$30 makes sense when you look at the numbers. It's not 30 vs the cost of a cinema ticket as it first appears, as hardly anyone would watch it alone. It's 30 vs the cost of 2-5 tickets assuming it's going to be a few friends or a family watching. Plus considering there is a limited number of people with Disney + vs the number of people who could see it at cinemas, the potential recouping of revenue is much lower.
ReplyDelete$30 seems at first a high price. Indeed it's too high for me. But from Disney's point of view, it's likely hardly making any money at all.
LOL! $30 to rent a movie from garbage CCP actress who openly support police brutality in Hong Kong! No thanks. If I really want to watch this, I will make sure I get this illegally like through free download! I will never give this CCP garbage a penny!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about her supporting police brutality, but I guess stealing movies is okay, right? Nice sense of justice.
DeleteStealing is wrong no matter how one tries to justify it. Whether it's movies or TV's.
DeleteHowever; in our society today, they call rioting, blocking streets, destroying property, and stealing, peaceful protesting.
So I guess that's where our society is heading now. 100% of those killed by police were resisting, 70% of them were white. I was taught obey the man with the gun, your turn is in the courtroom.
I don't like to steal movie! I paid/rent most movie I watched! But for this one, I will make an exception if my kids really want to watch it! Otherwise, I will just skip it!
DeleteOf course, upholding the almighty dollar and the blood it was made on above all. Nice sense of justice.
ReplyDeleteHere is her support: https://www.slashfilm.com/boycott-mulan-explained-liu-yifei-hong-kong/
To be clear, I'm with you on this issue, and completely against China and their tactics in dealing with Hong Kong. But I think this boycott is a waste of time and will solve nothing. This actress is just one person who holds no political power whatsoever, and if people want to spend their time and energy up in arms about every silly comment made by a celebrity, feel free. It won't have a single bit of impact on China's policies.
Deleteman! are you kidding? celebrities hold a lot of power over politic... What country do you live in? If people don't stand up against tyranny, what good are we?
Deleteman! are you kidding? celebrities hold a lot of power over politic... What country do you live in? If people don't stand up against tyranny, what good are we?
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