Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, New Film Gets Early Release
While movie theaters across the country are closed following CDC recommendations to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many movie studios, including Universal, Warner Bros. and Disney, are releasing movies early for digital streaming. From new thrillers (open in new tab) to rom-coms (open in new tab), action (open in new tab) to drama (open in new tab), your all-day quarantine binge just got a little more exciting.
If you put on real pants today (unlikely), it's time to change into sweats, open the popcorn, and turn out the lights. We've picked out the must-see movies you can stream from your couch, bed, or bathtub (we won't judge).
Starring Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen Synopsis An ex-lover commits suicide and Cecilia begins to be threatened by an invisible entity (which she knows is her ex-lover). Cecilia must fight to prove that it is not her imagination, but also for her life.
Rent it for $20 on Amazon (opens in new tab), Apple (opens in new tab), Fandango Now (opens in new tab), Google Play (opens in new tab), Vudu (opens in new tab), YouTube (opens in new tab).
Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Connor, Bill Nighy What the movie is about: "In the mood for a lush period piece" Based on Jane Austen's iconic novel of the same name, Anya Taylor-Joy plays matchmaker Emma Woodhouse. The film opens in theaters on February 21, but much to the delight of us Austen fans, it will be available for streaming as soon as possible.
You can rent it for $20 on Amazon (opens in new tab), Apple (opens in new tab), Fandango Now (opens in new tab), Google Play (opens in new tab), Vudu (opens in new tab) and YouTube (opens in new tab).
Starring my favorite sisters, Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) What's the film about? Disney released this magical film three months early. Elsa and Anna must unravel the mysteries of the past and save the kingdom of Arendelle. Sometimes you need a comforting Disney movie.
Watch it on Disney+ or rent it on Amazon (opens in new tab) and iTunes (opens in new tab).
Starring Betty Gilpin, Emma Roberts, Hilary Swank What's it about? In this satirical political thriller, a wealthy, liberal-leaning American puts "scandalous people" to death. Originally scheduled for release in September, the film was canceled in the wake of two shootings.
Rent it for $20 on Amazon (opens in new tab), Apple (opens in new tab), Fandango Now (opens in new tab), Google Play (opens in new tab), Vudu (opens in new tab), and YouTube (opens in new tab).
Starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill What it's about: In the final chapter of the latest Star Wars series, Rey (Ridley) and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo (a dreamy Adam Driver) are once again at odds as they struggle for balance in the galaxy and to defeat their common enemy.
Watch on Disney+ or rent on Prime Video (opens in new tab), Vudu (opens in new tab), Google Play (opens in new tab), FandangoNow (opens in new tab) or iTunes (opens in new tab).
Starring Issa Rai and Kumail Nanjiani What is the film about? Skipping theatrical release due to the pandemic and instead going straight to Netflix, this comedy is exactly what we need right now. A couple (Rai and Nanjiani) try to solve a murder they inadvertently got caught up in. But in a hilarious way.
Available on Netflix starting April 3.
Starring Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell (opens in new tab) What this movie is about Harley Quinn (Robbie), who broke up with the Joker to protect Gotham from a vengeful crime lord. and recruits an all-female anti-hero group with bad taste. Watch it with your friends on Skype.
Available digitally on March 24.
Starring Tom Holland and Chris Pratt Tom Holland and Chris Pratt What's the film about? In this new film from Pixar, "needing an escape from reality," Holland and Pratt voice two sibling fairies who go on a journey to bring their father back to life for one day.
Available on-demand March 20; streaming on Disney+ April 3 (opens in new tab).
Starring Vin Diesel, Eiza González Synopsis Murdered U.S. Marine Ray Garrison (Diesel) is brought back to life by a team of scientists. With super powers. Revealed. Insert the greatest comeback of all time here. Based on the Valiant Comics series, Bloodshot is an action-packed way to spend a boring day indoors.
Available on demand starting March 24.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant What's it like? This is a Matthew McConaughey we've never seen before. In this crime drama he plays a kingpin trying to sell his marijuana business.
Buy it on Amazon Prime Video. (Open in new tab)
Starring Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michael Watkins Description In this moving sports drama, a man suffering from alcoholism (Affleck) coaches his high school basketball team. I'm not crying, you're crying.
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video (opens in new tab), iTunes (opens in new tab), and Google Play (opens in new tab).
Starring Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, and James Marsden What's it about? A must-see for "anyone who feels a lack of energy at home. The main character is a power-charged action hero packaged in a super cute hedgehog cartoon. James Marsden also stars.
Available on iTunes (opens in new tab), Google Play, (opens in new tab), or Amazon Prime Video starting March 31. (opens in new tab)
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