Warner Bros. announced Tuesday that, due to the closure of movie theaters because of the coronavirus pandemic, they are dropping plans to release their animated film Scoob! theatrically and will instead debut it on premium VOD and digital ownership in the U.S. and Canada on May 15, 2020.
Scoob! will be available for a 48-hour rental via Premium Video On Demand for $19.99 or premium digital ownership for $24.99 beginning on Friday, May 15 (prices listed U.S. SRP). The title will be available on participating digital platforms. (Scoob!’s original theatrical release date was May 15.)
Scoob! becomes the second major animated family film following Trolls World Tour to forego their theatrical release in favor of a VOD/digital debut.
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“While we’re all eager to be able to once again show our films in theaters, we’re navigating new, unprecedented times which call for creative thinking and adaptability in how we distribute our content,” said Ann Sarnoff, Chair and CEO, Warner Bros..
“We know fans are eager to see Scoob! and we’re delighted we can deliver this feel-good movie for families to enjoy while they’re home together.”
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Scoob! is directed by Tony Cervone and features a voice cast that includes Will Forte as Scooby-Doo’s best friend, Shaggy; Mark Wahlberg as Blue Falcon; Jason Isaacs as Dick Dastardly; Gina Rodriguez as Velma; Zac Efron as Fred; Amanda Seyfried as Daphne; Kiersey Clemons as Falcon Fury pilot Dee Dee Skyes; Ken Jeong as the Falcon Force’s Dynomutt; Tracy Morgan as Captain Caveman; and Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo.
For more on Scoob!, check out what the director recently told us about updating the classic characters for CG.
Source: IGN.com Scoob! Theatrical Release Scrapped in Favor of VOD Debut