will start off cheaper than Netflix ($6.99 per month), and feature all the Disney-owned titles currently available on its biggest streaming competitor. It will also include a whole lot of lesser-known older films and series, as Disney announced this week.
Like every other streaming service in the works or already up and running, Disney+ will further offer exclusive content to entice people to sign up. That's an especially big deal since Disney owns the rights to The Mandalorian, which will premiere on Disney+'s launch day). However, if those g up for the service are hoping they'll get to watch the studio's latest theatrical releases at home before anyone else, well, think again.
In a recent Toy Story 4, which opened back in June, won't become available for streaming until early 2020.
Again, this news is pretty far from surprising. Disney is once again Noelle, on Disney+'s launch day next month).
This approach makes sense for other reasons too. Netflix has ruffled a lot of feathers in the past by releasing their movies in theaters on the same day they become available for streaming. The company has started to mend fences by giving more of their Originals an Dolemite Is My Name) before they hit the service, but many of the largest theater chains in the U.S. still refuse to carry their movies at all. By going the opposite route with Disney+ and not shortening the theater-to-home window, the Mouse House should be able to avoid stepping on theater owners' toes as they too becoming a competitor in the continuing streaming wars.
Disney+ launches next month on Tuesday, November 12.
Source: THR
