LOS ANGELES – Fans of Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels” have received an update on the film’s online release date. The highly-anticipated sequel, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5 slate, hit theaters on November 10th but failed to meet expectations at the box office. With a disappointing B audience score and underwhelming global earnings, many are now wondering when they’ll be able to stream the film on Disney+.
According to recent reports, “The Marvels” will be available for online purchase on Tuesday, January 16. Digital platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon, and Google Play will offer the film for fans to buy. However, there is currently no official announcement regarding its availability for streaming on Disney+.
To gain a better understanding of when the film may debut on Disney’s streaming service, we can refer to previous MCU movies’ releases. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” set the record for the longest gap between theatrical and streaming debuts with 82 days. It made sense considering the film’s box office success, grossing nearly $860 million. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” followed suit with a Disney+ release 89 days after hitting theaters, accumulating around $845 million in total earnings.
For a closer estimate of “The Marvels'” Disney+ debut, we can examine the release timeline of “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.” It had a 90-day gap between its theatrical and Disney+ releases. It’s worth noting that the film also faced legal issues involving Jonathan Majors, who was dealing with domestic abuse charges during that time.
Considering these patterns and the film’s criticism and poor box office performance, “The Marvels” could potentially arrive on Disney+ sometime between January 30 and February 13. However, Marvel may choose to release it earlier to salvage the film’s reception.
In conclusion, “The Marvels” is set to be available for online purchase on January 16. Fans eagerly await its arrival on Disney+ and hope for a different outcome in the world of streaming.