‘Glass Onion’ Gets One-Week Theatrical Release, Netflix to Screen Film in 600 U.S. Theaters
variety.comAngelique Jackson Rian Johnson’s highly-anticipated “Knives Out” sequel will first debut in theaters after all. While Netflix previously teased that “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” would play “in select theaters on a to-be-announced date,” the streamer has announced that the movie will hit theaters for a “special sneak peek preview” a full month before it launches on the platform.
Following the highly-anticipated film’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it launched to rave reviews, Netflix has announced that “Glass Onion” will get a one-week only theatrical release over Thanksgiving with the film playing exclusively in theaters from Nov.
23-29. “We’re excited to offer fans an exclusive sneak preview of Rian’s incredible film,” stated Scott Stuber, Netflix’s Head of Global Film, announcing the news. “Given the excitement surrounding the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, we hope fans will enjoy this special theatrical event in celebration of the film’s global debut on Netflix in December.” The sneak preview will play in approximately 600 theaters domestically, with “Glass Onion” as the first Netflix film to debut across all three major U.S.
theatrical chains (AMC, Regal and Cinemark). It will also play in select theaters in the U.S. and internationally. Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct.
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