After its big screen premiere on June 17, ‘Lightyear’ Coming to Disney + this summer. After the studio’s usual distribution window, users of the Disney + streaming service will be able to see the space ranger movie “Toy Story” only 45 days after its theatrical release.
So, the new Pixar already has an official streaming release date. The chosen day is Wednesday 3 Augustfrom which the film will become part of the catalog of the platform at no additional cost.
The passage of ‘Lightyear’ in theaters was not without obstacles and controversies. The film sparked an intense debate over the inclusion of a kiss between two characters of the same sex, which led to it being censored in some countries. Its spin-off nature has also caused a stir, with criticism coming from the actor voicing Buzz in the original series, Tim Allen. Additionally, the animated film didn’t perform well at the box office where it failed to soar with fierce competitors like ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ or ‘Minions: The Origin of Gru’.
It remains to be seen whether ‘Lightyear’ will have a second life on Disney + and be able to replicate the streaming success of the studio’s most recent films. “Luca” and “Red”, which debuted directly on the platform without going through the cinemas.
now from home
With the summer season and high temperatures, one of the best options is to take refuge indoors and enjoy the catalogs of films and series offered by the platforms. Anyone who wants to review ‘Lightyear’ or who hasn’t seen it yet can do so with Disney +.
The director of the film, Angus MacLane, pointed out in a statement that: “Obviously seeing ‘Lightyear’ on the big screen is a blast, but it is also a blast we are delighted that viewers can enjoy it on Disney +”. He’s also excited about the film’s premiere on the platform: “We have dedicated years of our lives to this film and we are very proud of it. So we want to share it with as many people as possible. Disney + not only gives fans the opportunity to see “Lightyear”, but gives us all the means to enjoy it again and again.”.
Source: E Cartelera
