Disney Skips French Theatrical Release for ‘Strange World’ Due to Windowing Rules

Disney said it will forgo a planned French theatrical release of “Strange World.” A statement from Disney reads: “‘Strange World’ will be available to all Disney+ subscribers in France, forgoing a French cinematic release. While we support French cinema – and have for decades – the new, cumbersome media chronology is anti-consumer, ignoring how behaviour has evolved over the last several years and putting us at increased risk for piracy.

Source: Disney Skips French Theatrical Release for ‘Strange World’ Due to Windowing Rules, Sparking Outcry By French Exhibitors

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