NARRATOR: In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,
several studios have pushed back their films theatrical release
dates, often indefinitely.
But some companies have decided to go another route
and release their films on demand.
Tina, I'm home.
NARRATOR: On this IMDbrief, we take a look
at some of the new theatrical films
that will be available to stream from the comfort
of your own home and what movies we'd like to see
join that list.
Let's kick things off with three brand new Universal titles
already available on VOD, which are the stylish Jane Austen
adaptation Emma, the terrifyingly and critically
acclaimed horror remake, The Invisible Man, starring
Elisabeth Moss, and the controversial film
The Hunt, which was written by Watchmen
show creator, Damon Lindelof.
What kind of sick people would even
think of something like that?
NARRATOR: We already told you.
But anyway, this next, more family-friendly Universal film,
Trolls World Tour, won't be available on demand
until April 10, and stars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.
[ROCK MUSIC PLAYING]
Wait for it.
Yes!
Wait for it!
NARRATOR: Actually, you don't have to wait,
because Pixar's newest animated film,
Onward, is available on demand right
now and on Disney+ April 3.
The movie, which was originally released in theaters on March
6, features two Avengers alums, Chris Pratt and Tom Holland,
who go on a magical quest to see their dad one last time.
We're going on a quest.
NARRATOR: A quest to watch the mostly
live-action video game adaptation
of Sonic the Hedgehog.
It has a great cast.
It's perfect to watch with the entire family,
and will be available on demand March 31.
Oh!
Give me a big, fat break!
NARRATOR: Settle down, buddy, and get
ready for some comic book movie mayhem
because the hyperkinetic Birds of Prey starring the one
and only Margot Robbie and Vin Diesel's
action-packed Bloodshot, which was released in theaters
on March 13, are ready to stream and would make
for the perfect double feature.
You are so cool.
NARRATOR: Aw, thanks.
But what's really cool is the new action comedy
The Lovebirds, starring the hilarious duo of Kumail
Nanjiani and Issa Rae as a couple framed for murder,
and one who also likes to wear weird masks.
The film was picked up by Netflix,
but does not have a release date yet.
Hey man, it's been a minute.
Who the [BLEEP] are you?
[YELLING]
NARRATOR: OK, stop asking questions
and take a look at these next three movies,
which haven't been announced for early release on demand,
but we are hoping they will be soon.
Run!
NARRATOR: Two films we would love to watch cuddled up
on our couches are the action-horror hybrids, A Quiet
Place Part II, which was set to hit theaters on March 20,
and The New Mutants, which originally was supposed to come
out on April 12, 2018, and has been pushed back three times
for various reasons.
It would be a shame to see it delayed anymore.
This isn't a hospital.
It's a cage.
NARRATOR: Well, that's creepy.
So let's hope this comedy becomes available on demand
soon to make us laugh.
The over-the-top hidden camera movie Bad Trip,
which comes from the wild mind of Eric André and stars Lil
Rel and Tiffany Haddish, was supposed
to hit theaters on April 17.
No, no, no way.
I'll kill every single one of you.
[GASPING]
Snitches get stitches!
NARRATOR: Upcoming theatrical films
that we would love to see on demand
but aren't likely to make their way there
since two of them already have new release dates
and previous entries in these franchises
have made over a billion dollars at the box office
are Mulan, No Time to Die, F9, and Black Widow.
How many others are there?
NARRATOR: That's it.
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