Disney Pixar‘s Soul is officially going straight to streaming. The anticipated film is no longer getting a theatrical release, and will instead debut exclusively on Disney+ on Christmas Day (December 25) at no extra charge, THR reported on Thursday (October 8). “The animated tentpole had been set to croon its way into theaters on Nov.
20. The decision to send the movie to Disney+ both underscores the precarious nature of moviegoing amid the ongoing pandemic, and the importance of Disney+, which has amassed more than 60 million subscribers,” THR reported.
The movie’s arrival to Disney+ also differs from the launch of Mulan, which came at a premium price. “In markets where Disney+ isn’t available, the movie will be released theatrically.
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