
Kong’ which were being distributed by Warner Bros in 2021.ĭespite financing a large slab of the big-budget movies, Legendary was oblivious to the flabbergasting move by Warner Bros. The production company has co-financed ‘ Dune’ and ‘ Godzilla vs.

Reports have even stated that Legendary Entertainment may take legal action against Warner Bros for having a simultaneous release on HBO Max and theatres. Disney Plus has earlier charged viewers $30 for Mulan, on top of the existing subscription price. This move might also prompt other studios to follow suit with Warner Bros’ idea of a hybrid release. But one year might prove enough to change the way the film industry releases films. Warner Bros has indicated that the move will only be a one-year thing. In fact, HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones was the most pirated show of all time. Piracy has always been a big concern for the film industry but having a same-day release further aggravates the grim situation. Once the film is available for streaming, the best ‘copy’ of it is available for people to download on the internet. Something similar to what Disney Plus has done by tying up with Hotstar in India.Īnother subject matter that filmmakers are afraid of is piracy. If Warner Bros wants to actualize their intention of gaining more subscribers, they will need to tie-up with regional streaming services to increase their outreach. It’s also pivotal to note that HBO Max is currently only available in the United States.

However, the paltry revenue of the film downcast all expectations.

Many cinemas chains had hoped that the anticipated blockbuster would bring in scared moviegoers backs to theatres. The AT&T owned studio had earlier released the director’s Tenet in August, which made just $357.

Nolan has so far made nine motion pictures with Warner Bros.
