Shang-Chi’s success would mean Eternals will launch exclusively in theaters

Marvel’s Eternals apparently wouldn’t get a simultaneous release in theaters and on Disney + Premier Access following the success of Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.

Hollywood insider Matthew Belloni shared the latest news from his What I’m Hearing newsletter, which covers recent events in the entertainment industry. This week, he broke the news of Marvel’s Eternals release plans, revealing that Disney Powers have decided to give the film an exclusive theatrical release following Shang-Chi’s recent release.

“After Disney CEO Bob Chapek essentially dared Shang-Chi to perform in theaters over Labor Day weekend, and it grossed $ 94 million nationally, he couldn’t put Eternals on Disney + day and date, right? ” Belloni polled in the most recent edition of his newsletter sharing his insider perspective.

“I have been told that Chapek and head of distribution Kareem Daniels have made their decision on the fate of the November film and that it will indeed receive exclusive theatrical release,” he added, noting that Disney had declined to comment on the news. “Marvel’s Kevin Feige and Angelina Jolie’s agents may expire now.”

Chapek previously called Shang-Chi’s release an “interesting experience,” noting that the film’s performance would “still serve as a data point to inform our actions going forward on our titles,” although the studio initially planned the release of the film. in a “much healthier theatrical environment”.

Unlike Marvel’s Black Widow, which received a day-and-date Disney + release, Shang-Chi hit theaters exclusively on September 3 and is expected to arrive on Disney + 45 days later for all subscribers. The film grossed around $ 71.4 million in US theaters between Friday and Sunday.

The superhero action-adventure, starring Simu Liu in the lead role, ended up wrapping up the extended Labor Day weekend with estimated ticket sales of $ 94.4 million in the United States. United, Monday further increasing its count. Shang-Chi also crushed Halloween in 2007, which previously held the record for best Labor Day opening weekend at $ 30.6 million.

Marvel’s Eternals is the next Phase 4 film on the bridge after Shang-Chi. The film, from Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, is due for release on November 5, although there has been no official announcement as to whether it will follow Shang-Chi and play exclusively in theaters before moving on to the platforms of. streaming or replicating the day of Black Widow. -and-release date.

Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.