Pixar's next movie 'Soul' is now skipping theaters to debut on Disney Plus
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Kirsten Acuna
Oct 9, 2020, 23:36 IST
Pixar's "Soul" is skipping a theatrical release.Pixar
Pixar's next movie "Soul" will no longer be released in theaters.
Disney announced Thursday the movie will premiere exclusively on its streaming service, Disney Plus, on December 25.
A Disney representative confirmed to Insider "Soul" will be available to subscribers at no extra cost.
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Pixar's next movie, "Soul," starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey, will no longer head to theaters November 20.
The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday it will instead debut December 25 exclusively on Disney Plus. A Disney representative confirmed to Insider it will be available at no extra cost to subscribers.
"We are thrilled to share Pixar's spectacular and moving 'Soul' with audiences direct to Disney+ in December," said Disney CEO Bob Chapek in a press release. "A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and this truly heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one's place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season."
"We found out about it literally three hours ago," story artist Aphton Corbin said.
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"We're all still processing it," Corbin continued. "We're feeling quite a few emotions, but I think as a studio we really value the health of everyone and we want people to be able to see this movie in a safe way and so it seemed like the best option for everyone."
The film, from co-directors Pete Docter ("Inside Out") and Kemp Powers ("One Night in Miami"), follows a middle school band teacher Joe Gardner (Foxx), who aspires to be a jazz pianist.
"The world can be an exhausting and frustrating place, but it's also full of unexpected joys, even in seemingly mundane things," said Docter. "'Soul' investigates what's really important in our lives, a question we're all asking these days. I hope it will bring some humor and fun to people at a time when everyone can surely use that."
It appears the decision to move "Soul" to streaming was made in the past week. Just last Thursday a Disney representative told Insider the film was still set for its theatrical release.
According to Disney, the film will be released theatrically in international markets where Disney Plus isn't yet available. Release dates will be announced at a later time.
More recently, the company's next Marvel movie, "Black Widow," was delayed once again from November 6 to May 7, 2021.
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