Disney and Pixar’s Onward will be released On Demand tonight, March 20, and on Disney+ on April 3, 2020, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Pixar’s Onward will be available On Demand tonight at 5pm PT/8pm ET for $19.99 USD in the US and on Disney+ just two weeks later on April 3, 2020, as previously mentioned.
The decision to put Onward On Demand and on Disney+ was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused our society to practice social distancing, meaning theaters around the world have either closed or have limited capacity in an effort to help stop the spread of the virus.
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“While we’re looking forward to audiences enjoying our films on the big screen again soon, given the current circumstances, we are pleased to release this fun, adventurous film to digital platforms early for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes,” said Dan Scanlon (Director, “Onward”) and Kori Rae (Producer, “Onward”).
Onward was released in theaters on March 6, 2020, and in our review, we said “Pixar’s Onward is enchanting, a sweet, heartwarming and fun-filled fantasy adventure tale featuring a solid voice cast.”
Onward, in its opening weekend, earned $55.3 million USD globally and topped the lowest box office in 20 years.
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Onward will join Frozen 2, which released on Disney+ three months early last week, as films that are available on Disney’s new streaming platform well before originally scheduled.
Other films, such as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Bloodshot and Universal’s The Hunt, The Invisible Man, and Emma have also been made available On Demand earlier that anticipated due to COVID-19.
If you want to watch Onward on Disney+ on April 3, don’t forget you can get a free trial before subscribing month-to-month for $6.99 USD.
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Source: IGN.com Onward to Be Released On Demand Tonight and Disney+ on April 3