The latest movies to head to on-demand early come courtesy of Disney, with February releases The Invisible Man among them.
Disney itself has supplied several new films for those stuck at home to watch. Last week, its March release Mulan, because of the pandemic.
The two latest films headed to on-demand are ones Disney acquired through Fox. Starting this Friday, March 27, both The Call of the Wild and Downhill will be available to purchase digitally and on Movies Everywhere. The Call of the Wild, the latest adaptation of the classic Jack London novel, will cost $14.99, while Downhill will be available for $9.99.
Both films stumbled at the box office upon their release. While The Call of the Wild performed a bit above expectations, its hefty budget of $125 million seemed to assure the film opposite poor reviews. The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell as a couple whose marriage begins to crumble following an avalanche at the ski lodge they're staying at.
Releasing the films on-demand during this time could help minimize any losses the films were facing, though it might be too late for The Call of the Wild. Still, this is a time when most people are staying home and looking for new forms of entertainment, so any batch of new movies will be appreciated. Expect more films to The Call of the Wild and Downhill in the following weeks.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
