Disney is taking a stance versus the recently revised French windowing system, opting to bypass theatrical on animated action adventure Strange World in the market and sending it directly to Disney Plus.In a strongly-worded statement provided to Deadline, a studio spokesperson said: “Strange World will be available to all Disney+ subscribers in France, foregoing a French cinematic release.
While we support French cinema — and have for decades — the new, cumbersome media chronology is anti-consumer, ignoring how behavior has evolved over the last several years and puts us at increased risk for piracy.
We will continue to make decisions on a film-by-film basis and according to each market’s unique conditions.” France updated its arcane windows back in January this year, shortening the span between theatrical and the market’s long-held 36-month SVOD waiting period, but Disney was not among the signatories of an agreement between TV channels, streamers and the film industry.As it stands, Disney’s theatrical releases in France are made available for purchase four months after their debut.
Under a long-standing output deal, they then move to Canal Plus after six months. At 17 months, films head to Disney Plus for five months.
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